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Chris Ridley
wrote on September 10, 2010:
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This has to be the easiest Munro! The climb up is so straightforward even in low cloud - just follow the track up behind the cottage at Glenmark above Queen's Well and once on it, keep right up easy gradients to reach the summit. Quick progress in a lonely glen.
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Alan Cantwell
wrote on March 15, 2009:
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This is a nice comfortable Mountain to achieve during the shorter winter day. I, my brother dav, son Alan & Border Collies Tino & Ollie did it in 5 hours (including lunch at the summit)!
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M. Forbes
wrote on January 25, 2009:
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Climbed this on the 25/01/2009. The climb itself is really quick but the weather conditions were terrible with snow, blizzards and absolutely freezing temperatures. A worthwhile climb and a perfect opportunity to try out my new Scarpa Freney XT GTX Mountain boots.
First munro ive came back with dry feet :). Wooooooooooooooo
Anyway another munro bagged. . . finally. My last 2 attempts at Aonach Beag failed due to time constraints during winter so this worked out well.
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Rob Young
wrote on December 27, 2008:
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Started at invermark, found this really easy took about 4 hrs.
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Lewis Campbell
wrote on October 24, 2008:
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Started from Glen Tanar. Cycled in as far as newish bridge and then it was a case of straight climb up on fairly easy terrain. Journey took me 3hours 15 mins in total, and offered some awesome views in to the corries of Lochnagar. Not the most glamourous of hills but certainly not as bad as some people say it is.
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Alex Bryce
wrote on August 25, 2008:
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My 200th Munro. The climb from Invermark now is exceptionally easy on a gravel track which turns into a newly built path. No steep sections at all really. The walk through the glen was through possibly some of the best heather scenery amongst the Munros. August is a good time to do this hill, and no midges too!
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John Higgins
wrote on August 12, 2008:
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Biked up Glen Mark to the Queens Well then nice and easy ascent from there. Brilliant views all around on a clear day. If you've got time, take a detour on the descent and have a look for Balnamoon's cave which takes you through some beautiful scenery and a fantastic waterfall when in spate.
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Alastair Wilkinson
wrote on July 8, 2008:
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Easy walk in to Invermark where I nearly stood on an Adder, hadn't seen one in the wild before. Great path to summit, not very challenging but good day out all the same, too much low cloud
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Hetty Porter
wrote on June 4, 2008:
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Nice gentle walk to Invermark, then hard work began! but worth it though - nice view all the way to the top. We did not stay long as the mist came down fast! Managed to take picture of surrounding though!
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Stephen Oliver
wrote on April 27, 2008:
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It's a better hill than many people give it credit for. A lovely, relaxing walk in from Invermark and then an excellent path all the way to the summit. No great challenge but sometimes it's nice to enjoy an easier climb, especially when the views were great, as yesterday.
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Tim Hollis
wrote on August 27, 2007:
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Climbed on Sun 19-Aug-2007. Nice long intro walk along valley bottom, then straight on up to the summit. Low cloud meant we couldn't see a thing!
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Gary Webster
wrote on April 9, 2007:
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Climbed this hill on 08/04/07. Fine sunny day and enjoyable walk in from Invermark. Hill is a simple matter and great views over Lochnager etc. Wind on the summit made it virtually impossible to stand up and it was a "touch trig point and return back down" affair.
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Chris Bowles
wrote on September 23, 2006:
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Climbed 22/09/06 on a fine day, I would strongly reccommend the use of a bike, as the approach from Glen Tanar House is extremely flat, with only about 100m of ascent in 10km of walking. The track is one of the best i've walked on and is a very pleasant walk through the native Caledonian forest. The hill itself has little going for it except good views towards Lochnagar.
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Kevin Naylor
wrote on February 18, 2006:
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17 February 2006. Cycled in from the north up Glen Tanar. Fantastic ride on gentle gradients through native woodland. Left bikes at ford at foot of mountain and ascended on foot into arctic conditions. Incredible views of Lochnagar and Cairngorms. Can't understand why this route is not more widely publicised.
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Duncan Macleod
wrote on July 28, 2005:
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Went up this as my first Munro. Low cloud and rain on plateau. Still great. Saw red deer coming out of the cloud. Good couple of stone shelters on N-side of summit. No mobile phone reception (O2) down in valley. Watch for the speed-merchants on the c-road. Grand day out despite weather (that's what the waterproofs are for).
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Ronnie Mutch
wrote on July 21, 2005:
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Went to Mount Keen today (21/07/05), had a fab day. Great views of Lochnagar. Not my favourite hill but definitely worth doing. Spotted an adder on the way back down as well.
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Stephen Graham
wrote on June 18, 2005:
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I decided to tackle this hill by using my mountain bike. The spin to Queens Well is easy however the climb beside the ladder burn is a killer. Things level out on the plateau until the summit cone is reached and I parted company from the bike for the final climb. The light aircraft is still "parked" on the next hillside over.
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Thom Brown
wrote on May 30, 2005:
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Climbed this Bleak mountain on Saturday 14th May started off in short sleeves for the first 7miles heading south from the equestrian centre on the Taner estate, by the time I got to the summit wooly glove hat and waterproofs all in place (it was snowing). Found it to be really busy as they were parking aeroplanes on top! Back down into the glen, all the clobber off and sunned myself all the way back to the car. If you like flat walking this would be right up your street
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Donald Macaulay
wrote on July 11, 2004:
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Started at car park in Glen Esk, main problem was finding start, turn right before bridge and then left before House of Mark. Straight forward then, with path all the way to Queens Well and then up GlenTannar to summit. Working on path maintenance at present now a bright sandy path about 0.8 miles from summit.
V wet day and no view.
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Graeme Munro
wrote on April 26, 2004:
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Yesterday cycled up Glentannar to 406897 (1.5 hrs) with my neighbour Deek B. Walked the rest in glorious sunshine. The climb is relentless - no respite from boulder-strewn last 1/2km but Sore legs were forgotten because of the fantistic 360 deg views over Cairngorms, Lochnagar etc etc
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Geoff Banks
wrote on February 8, 2004:
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Took the Glen Tanar route with my son Josh (9) - long walk in through National Nature Reserve (9 miles). Driven back just before the summit because of sudden blizzard. Josh wants to try again!
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Ray Humphreys
wrote on November 28, 2003:
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Did it from north walking up and down Glen Tanar - very pleasant but quite long stroll through native woodland. Easy ascent and unremarkable views.
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William Robertson
wrote on September 2, 2003:
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Started at Glen esk and went in from the east past the queens well, the walk in was a good warm up before the ascent, although boring the remoteness and the fact its the most easterly made the day enjoyable.
Billy Robertson.
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Kevin Palmer
wrote on August 4, 2003:
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Climbed from the South. Not too boring although the most noteworthy feature of the approach was the appaling state of The Queens Well.
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Ian Stuart
wrote on June 29, 2003:
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Very boring climb up from the South .Walk ruined by the broad swathe of track up to summit from track split at Knowe of Cripley. What a mess.
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Phillip Baxter
wrote on December 19, 2001:
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For best results approach from the north on a bike (1.5 hours). The ride back is a real treat. By the way, the hill is rather dull - not worth a long walk.
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