Ben Gulabin Route Information

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Ben Gulabin

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

447 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

2 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

5.40 km

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

A short and easy ascent on path to the col 200m below the summit

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Spittal of Glenshee

From Spittal of Glenshee travel N on A93 1700m to start of path

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 447 metres. Allow 2 hours to complete this 5.40 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from A93 road 1700m N of Spittal of Glenshee
		NO11447142	Distance	Altitude 363 m

1	Follow path N under the crags of Carn Dubh
		No11297237	Distance 1.04 km	Altitude 535 m

2	Continue NW on path towards col
		NO10827264	Distance 0.61 km	Altitude 532 m

3	Follow bulldozed path and ascend SW to summit plateau
		NO10397218	Distance 0.68 km	Altitude 760 m

4	Bear W to summit of Gulabin
		NO10047221	Distance 0.36 km	Altitude 806 m

5	Return via same route
		NO11447142	Distance 2.70 km	Altitude 363 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck

Images of Ben Gulabin

Ben Gulabin from The Spittal of Glenshee

Image by Alistair Craig

The bulldozed path (not shown on the map) which ascends from the col at NO108727 and climbs to the summit plateau just E of the summit.

Image by David McSporran

Ben Gulabin from the start of the track at the Spittal of Glenshee leading into Glean Taitneach - 12/12/09

Image by Alistair Craig

Spittal of Glenshee from summit of Ben Gulabin 17/07/09

Image by Eileen Stark

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Written by Brenda Dunnett on 29 Oct 2007:

There is a muddy path directly west from just beyond the highest point of the col all the way to the summit. This hill is best climbed in conjunction with Carn Binnean and the three Cairnwell munros to make a full day out - just drop your companions at the start, take the car to the ski resort, and cycle back downhill (mostly!) to the start point. Then off you go!

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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