8 Mountain Peaks to Explore in Angus Council

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Angus Council

Angus is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland, a registration county and a lieutenancy area. The council area borders Aberdeenshire, Dundee City and Perth and Kinross. Main industries include agriculture and fishing. Global pharmaceuticals company GSK has a significant presence in Montrose in the north of the county.

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Mountain Peaks to Explore in Angus Council

Broad Cairn

Broad Cairn is a rocky Munro summit above Loch Muick in Royal Deeside. Sitting above undulating grassy plains and amongst other Munro peaks, the descent down Broad Cairn's boulderfield will test tired legs.The summit can be reached from many starting points which will be described later but the route I have chosen is from car park at the end of Glen Muick from Ballater.

Driesh

Driesh is a mountain located in the Grampians of Scotland. Apart from Mount Keen, it is the most easterly of the Munro peaks. Located several miles north of the town of Kirriemuir in Angus, the closeness of Driesh to the city of Dundee makes it a popular Munro with locals; in many ways making it the Dundonian equivalent to Ben Lomond near Glasgow. perfect location for a shrto trek and also it offers astonishing views too.

Glas Maol

Glas Maol is a massive sprawling mountain east of Glenshee overlooking the ski-centre. Several grass covered spurs lead from its summit to lower Munros and minor peaks. The western slopes of Glas Maol form part of the Glenshee Ski Centre ski area. The most common route of ascent goes through the slopes, starting from the highest point of the A93 road, the Cairnwell pass. This is the highest public road in Scotland; hence only around 400m of ascent is involved.

Hill of Wirren

Hill of Wirren is the high point of a vast massif of rounded ridges between Glen Esk and the West Water. Tracks and paths climb up to the plateau from several directions. An adventure destination and also you can have a beautiful time here.

Lundie Craigs

Lundie Craigs/Westerkeith Hill is one of the hills of the Sidlaw range in South East Perthshire. This hill was famous among the trekkers and walkers. It is also a nice place where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the nice views from here.

Mayar

Mayar is a mountain in the Grampians, in Angus, Scotland. It is usually climbed together with its near neighbour, Driesh. At an elevation of 928m, it is the 564th highest peak in the British Isles and the 534th tallest in Scotland. A good trekking destination and also it offers you nice views too.

Mount Blair

Mount Blair is a prominent landmark around Glen Shee and Glen Isla, its gradual dome topped by a transmitter mast. It provides a short and straightfoward hillwalk, with superb summit views. It lies between the valleys of Glen Shee and Glen Isla, north of the town of Blairgowrie. The peak provides a fairly straightforward hillwalking route, with extensive views at the top. Its summit is topped by a transmitter mast.

Mount Keen

Mount Keen is a 939 m high mountain in Scotland and the most easterly Munro. It can be accessed from several directions, South from Glen Mark, North from Glen Tanar, and East to Braid Cairn. It is a moderate walk which is most popularly started by mountain bike, riding through the native Caledonian pine forest of Glen Tanar from Aboyne. On a good day, the Cairngorms, especially Lochnagar, can be seen. The summit is marked by a trig point.

Map of Mountain Peaks to explore in Angus Council