Posted by MikeK

Length of route:

17 km (10 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

Details:

An opportunity to capture the highest Corbett in southern Scotland. This is the classic horseshoe of Kirriereoch and the Merrick affording splendid panoramic views with closeups of the glaciated slopes of the Merrick itself.

Start and finish is the car park close to Kirriereoch farm NX358866 The route follows an easterly direction to the top of Kirriereoch initially following a forest road before fording the Cross Burn. A steep climb to Carnirock Stone is followed by an easy stroll to Kirriereoch then a descent to the bottom of Little Spear. Another steep climb to the Merrick and going westerly down the ridge leads to Kirriemore where a new forest road is found that leads back to the car park.

Maps OS Explorer 318