Estimated Time. Head in this direction - after another area of peat hags a decent path is picked up. Approached by road, these timber stakes arranged in clusters in the landscape will seem abstract, mysterious and curious. Source: The Ben Avon, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). No-one can truly claim to have climed Ben Avon until they have tackled it from the north-east, from Tomintoul or Corgarff, and thus experienced the full breadth of its huge summit plateau and the dozens of wierdly sculpted tors located there. Last week I cycled into Glen Avon in the eastern Cairngorms with my new bike (a Giant Revel 1) from the east, starting at Corgarff Castle. This site identified has latent potential to create a seminal sensory experience. An intricately sculpted tor positioned on the North side of Ben Avon on a ridge which drops into Glen Avon. Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. Tomintoul / Corgarff approach: This involves a fair bit of ascent and descent on the bike (both directions) before you set off on foot from the footbridge on the River Avon at NJ126059, particularly if you park at Corgarff. The path from the footbridge up Slochd Mor into Garbh Choire is indistinct, and easily lost. This is the northern half of a longer route from Glen Quoich, over Ben A'Bhuird and Ben Avon. Along the way, you pass a small shelter called the Ponyman’s Hut (NJ 126 059) and 2 bridges where tracks head up to Ben Avon and Beinn a Bhuird. It is at a high altitude compared to most other castles, being some 427m above sea level. Tap Click "Accept and Continue" or continue using our website to agree to the use of cookies and data processing technologies. Anson wreckage with Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird in the background. 4h 30min. Steve Dunlop, chief executive of Scottish Canals, said: "Laggan is a wonderful spot which overlooks a world-class canal and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Na Criochan creates a sensory threshold to the landscape. None. As I came over the rise, a warm wash of late sun lit the slopes to the east - the … Across Glen Avon, the impressive and massive Ben Avon dominates the skyline. The winning submission was The Watchers by John Kennedy, from Greenock. The proposal will be low maintenance, easy to construct and be cost effective. My own fault, I know! There is a sense of leaving the last green corner of Strathdon behind you as you climb away from the hill sheep grazing by the meandering River Don, not far from its source beneath Ben Avon. Mr Kennedy graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde in 2012 and works in the London office of an international architecture practice. It rises on the skirts of Ben Avon, 6-miles west of Corgarff, amongst the Mountains which bound Aberdeenshire on the South-west, at the Head of Strath-Don, and which divide it from the Head of Strath-Deveron in Banffshire. The former is as I have always heard it in the district. Distance/Ascent. There is a sense of leaving the last green corner of Strathdon behind you as you climb away from the hill sheep grazing by the meandering River Don, not far from its source beneath Ben Avon. Sign up for free alerts. map, Coutt's Stone — Clach a Choittsaich. "Excellent, sustainable design is something that we strive for here and I feel we have definitely found that in the winning design. Its Source is considerably lower than that of the Dee; the altitude is 1640-ft … Brown Cow Hill. The Lochy … The Couttse's Stone, or as in the O.S. Cookie notice . The … The cloudy, cool conditions made it pretty chilly; I didn't linger long before returning back down to Glen Avon to meet the group. ", He added: "The Cockbridge to Tomintoul Road is known throughout the country because it's the first to close due to snow and that's because it takes you through some high and wild land, which is exactly what makes it such a scenic route.". Nowadays much of the surrounding countryside is owned by the Glenlivet Estate, part of Crown Estate Scotland, who promote outdoor activities in the area, including walking. Reinforced with a metal roof and boulders, this small hut could and has been a sanctuary for weary walkers in inclement weather. However its principal role will enhance the longevity and be a stark contrast to a snow covered topography. On a downhill section I was ambushed by midges, a swarm flew into my face and bare arms. More Less Crag Info Approach notes. Cycling back to Cock Bridge from Inchrory, the watershed between the rivers Avon and the Don is crossed. Ben Avon (A’an). Ben Avon looked dark and mysterious under a thick blanket of cloud. Upon walking towards and through the timber stakes, the onomatopoeia and impressions of the surroundings will distort and skew as you move through the threshold. Glen Quoich approach: You should be able to cycle to the foot of the An Diollaid spur, although if the river … The plan was ride back to Aberdeen offroad as much as possible, with the added interest of trying a new route from Abernethy across to Glen Avon, which doesn’t follow the now traditional outer Cairngorm Loop route through Tomintoul. Other areas visited or viewed will be the stunning Lochs of Einich, Etchachan and Avon. It occupies a strategic position on a main mountain route from south to north, on an elevated site close to the headwaters of the River Don. Perched above Corgarff Castle, we find an aspect down the glen towards Ben Avon. Ben A’an and Beinn a Bhuird from Corgarff The mountains north of Braemar and the Linn of Dee (Carn a Mhaim, Derry Cairngorm, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn a Mheadhion etc.) This circular hill walk on the eastern edge of the Cairngorm Mountains feels remote. It would probably involve climbing over at least one fence, so I headed back to the A939 before turning right through the farm buildings and following the track up the side of the Cock Burn. The village sits on the … I set off from home nice and early to arrive at Cock Bridge, my starting point, … The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Walks, castles, gardens, waterfalls, beaches, museums, hidden gems... we've got it covered! As I emerged into the upper reaches of Glen Avon, the sun was beating down and I saw a tent or two pitched down by the river. The ground levels, becomes grass covered and then it's not too obvious as to what direction to aim, though in mist this can be navigationally testing ! Cycling back to Cock Bridge from Inchrory, the watershed between the rivers Avon and the Don is crossed. We will also pass by the world famous bothy of Corrour in the Lairig Ghru. The path from the footbridge up Slochd Mor into Garbh Choire is indistinct, and easily lost. Easy ford and a short climb before dropping me into into Glen Avon. Ben Avon (pronounced 'Aan') is most commonly ascended as an epilogue to a day on Beinn à Bhuird, simply ascending from the Sneck (the col between the two mountains),to briefly stand on the summit tor then descend again. Its source is considerably lower than that of the Dee; the altitude 1640 feet above sea-level. Inchrory … The competition was held as part of the Scottish government's Scenic Routes Initiative. (See tune ‘Glenavon Forest’) The river passes near to the west end of Sir Charles Forbes estate. Both graduated from Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in 2013 and now work in Edinburgh. However, that is a really big day out so for another day. Free fishing for Brown Trout on the Conglass Water is only a short walk from Benavon. Watch out for dotterel which can be plentiful in this area. Last week I cycled into Glen Avon in the eastern Cairngorms with my new bike (a Giant Revel 1) from the east, starting at Corgarff Castle.The first part of the route was rougher than I expected, but the bike made it in one piece to Inchrory Lodge in Glen Avon, which is a large Victorian hunting lodge which looks rather incongrous in the remote Glen Avon, 10km from the nearest public road. Its Source is considerably lower than that of the Dee; the altitude is 1640-ft above Sea-level. The cloudy, cool conditions made it pretty chilly; I didn't linger long before returning back down to Glen Avon to meet the group. Taken from the summit tor. In the distance are the east facing corries of Beinn A' Bhuird with Garbh Choire being the nearer corrie. Zooming in to Geal Charn - superb visibility! Delighted, I picked a walk that would benefit from tremendous views, since I haven’t really had any ALL YEAR in all the times I’ve been out in the hills. Designs were sought from young architects for sites at Corgarff in the Cairngorms National Park and at Laggan on the Caledonian Canal. Corbetts. Ben Avon (9.41mi) Inver (9.64mi) Invergelder (9.64mi) Ballater (9.81mi) Knockan (9.81mi) Migvie (9.99mi) Let's Get Social . The rolling landrover track gives you just a glimpse of the rows of grassy aretes running northwards from the Cairngorm massive. Head in this direction - after another area of peat hags a decent path is picked up. Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. The route takes you over the crags at Garbh Choire, it would be much safer to summit the next Munro Ben Avon (1,171m), from here you descend into Glen Builg finally passing the massive bulk of the Ben Avon massif. iPlayerCelebrities try their hand at teaching! Beautiful Ben Avon holiday cottages, choose from hundreds of great cottages and self-catering holiday accommodation in Ben Avon and the surrounding Aviemore and the Cairngorms area. Near the summit area, the best views are from the Shepherd’s Cairn, where there is a good perspective on the now distant Corgarff Castle, shining white beneath you. The Avon is a major tributary of the world famous river Spey and offers excellent opportunity for your fly fishing holiday. Na Criochan creates a sensory threshold to the landscape. Name: Corgarff, Aberdeenshire Place type: Other Settlement Location: Grid Ref: NJ 2792 0825 • X/Y co-ords: 327929, 808250 • Lat/Long: 57.15940094,-3.19315210 County/Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Height: 383.5m OS Explorer map: OL59: Aboyne, Alford & Strathdon. Watch out for dotterel which can be plentiful in this area. Live Email Traffic Alerts . Having ascended Ben Avon twice previously from the south, I liked the idea of again ascending Ben Avon but this time approaching from the north. I’m still of a mind to get a 450g-ish high loft down jacket for days like this where there’s no chance of moisture; the Berghaus being a synthetic fill (200g body, 170g arms and hood, for a total of ~850g) is heavier and less compactable but then is … As you climb higher, weather permitting, there are uninterrupted views west to the Cairngorms, with the tors of Ben Avon, and the peak of Beinn A’Bhuird most noticeable. As you climb higher, weather permitting, there are uninterrupted views west to the Cairngorms, with the tors of Ben Avon, and the peak of Beinn A'Bhuird most noticeable. I ended up having a minor fall on the bike trying to record footage for my vlog. BY SETO PN GORDON. From Glen Builg the end of the route is in sight with just over 8 kilometres to go to Cock Bridge taking you over more gentle rolling hills and down to Corgarff Castle, site of a 16th … Ben Avon (A’an). Tap Click "Accept and Continue" or continue using our website to agree to the use of cookies and data processing technologies. From Loch Avon, the river then continues east down Glen Avon to the north of Ben Avon, for 10 miles before turning north towards the village of Tomintoul and Strath Avon. I'm not sure if it is possible to head up to the castle and then cut across to the track out from Cockbridge Farm. “Cloch Chouttsach (Corgarff). Free fishing for Brown Trout on the Conglass Water is only a short walk from Benavon. In the Cairngorms National Park category, four entries were shortlisted for the viewpoint on the A939 Cock Bridge to Tomintoul Road. The Caledonian Canals' site at Laggan is at the northern tip of Loch Lochy in the Great Glen. The Avon is a major tributary of the world famous river Spey and offers excellent opportunity for your fly fishing holiday. There are good views down into Lochan nan Gabhar and across to the tors on the NE edges of the plateau. The Glenavon #2 of 5 Restaurants in Tomintoul 133 … Nowadays much of the surrounding countryside is owned by the Glenlivet Estate, part of Crown Estate Scotland, who promote outdoor activities in the area, including walking. It seemed a shame to be rushing through, but I had places to be. I initially went to park at Corgarff Castle but saw a car parked across the River Don on the old road to Loinherry, so I moved the car closer to the hill. The route takes you over the crags at Garbh Choire, it would be much safer to summit the next Munro Ben Avon (1,171m), from here you descend into Glen Builg finally passing the massive bulk of the Ben Avon massif. We will also pass by the world famous bothy of Corrour in the Lairig Ghru. A deep freeze facility is provided for the fish you wish to take back home. Use OS Maps to see more … I ... my heid’s like a big reid Ben Avon tor. Title: Banks of … The winning entry called Harbour Rest was designed by Sean Douglas and Gavin Murray, who are graduates of the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow. Bothies. Duncan Bryden, convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, said: "We want our visitors to have the best experience they can as they explore and travel round the UK's largest national park. LEGAL NOTICE. In the Cairngorms National Park category, four entries were shortlisted for the viewpoint on the A939 Cock Bridge to Tomintoul Road. The interest begins with Corgarff Castle. During the descent from the top there are many tantalising … The most distinctive hill in view, however, is Ben Avon to the west, topped by its dramatic granite tors. There … The ultimate online guide to the very best of Scotland. Read about our approach to external linking. Across Glen Avon, the impressive and massive Ben Avon dominates the skyline. The immediate area is proposed to be sculpted to create a 'disturbance' to continually flex the appearances, sight and desire lines and the placement of the palisades across the terrain. None. Along the way, you pass a small shelter called the Ponyman’s Hut (NJ 126 059) and 2 bridges where tracks head up to Ben Avon and Beinn a Bhuird. It occupies a strategic position on a main mountain route from south to north, on an elevated site close to the headwaters of the River Don. Ben Avon (9 miles) Black Water (12 miles) Braemar (13 miles) Bridge of Brown (11 miles) Bridge of Gairn (10 miles) Cabrach (13 miles) Chapletown (7 miles) Clashnoir (8 miles) Conglass Water (5 miles) Corgarff (2 miles) Coynach (12 miles) Crathie (10 miles) Dunandhu (2 miles) Easter Balmoral (10 miles) Feith Buidhe (11 miles) Forbestown (7 miles) Gairn (11 miles) Garbh Allt Shiel (13 miles) Glenkindie … The summit plateau is dominated by granite tors, one of which forms the summit, but it is an easy scramble. Carn Ealasaid. This gives a view of the castle from the other side. MTB from Cock Bridge to Inchrory, Linn of Avon and on to Faindouran bothy on excellent tracks. Return to Inchmore and cycled up Meoir Veannaich to 227057 at c750m. Left bike and walked to summit through peat hags: John Lee : 23/10/2020: From Corgarff Castle, following track S, forking right in the wood to ascend Carn Oighreag along a line of grouse … Permits are available through the Tomintoul Angling Association at Tomintoul Post Office on a first come first served basis. A couple of hours from Tomintoul or Corgarff using a bike to the bridge at 155068 and then walk up the ridge to the SW. More Less Approach Info Update this … Ben Avon and some scared sheep. Ben A’an and Beinn a Bhuird from Corgarff; The mountains north of Braemar and the Linn of Dee (Carn a Mhaim, Derry Cairngorm, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn a Mheadhion etc.) A New History of Aberdeenshire, Alexander Smith (Ed), 1875 Etymology Crathie, or Crathy, is derived from the' Gaelic, Cruidh-achadh or Craoibh-achadh, the former signifying "hard or stony fields," the latter, "ridges intersected with trees. 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