Glen Feshie and Strathconon - 1 March 2026
Glen Feshie
This was an alternative day due to a poor forecast for the planned Munros, however on parking up the wind was quite strong even in the Glen. Stela, Greg and Martyn knew that a day out in the hills was the tonic needed even if the weather persuaded them not to attempt some peaks.
Glen Feshie is “a jewel in the crown of the Cairngorms” with Scots Pine, Juniper and Birch woodland, the River Feshie with its braided water course and the surrounding hills is a magnificent place. The regeneration of the natural habitat is paying dividends under the owner, Anders Povlsen. One of the so called “Green Lairds”.The out and back route on the east side of the river crossed several burns, some more challenging than others and afforded a superb experience of the glen.
A stop was made at the Ruig Aiteachain (“Shieling of the Juniper Bush”) Bothy which has been extensively refurbished and is quite luxurious. We talked about whether this was a good thing or not. Should bothies be just very basic shelters? We also talked about some of them becoming “party houses”.
Lunch was had at the end of the woodland under a mature Scots Pine. The path can be followed all the way to the Linn of Dee, another day for that. The weather was quite good considering the forecast with little or no rain and shelter from the winds in the woods.
On the return some navigation practise was undertaken with timings and pacing.
Even though no Munros were “bagged” it was another superb day in the Highlands.
Words: Martyn. Pictures: Greg and Martyn
Strathconon - Inverchoran to Glen Orrin and Luipmaldrig bothy
The forecast was showery and windy but the weather was OK when ten of us set off from Inverchoran in Glen Strathconon. We followed a good track to where a stalkers path left for the summit of Beinn Mheadhoin. There was some discussion at this point and everyone decided to try the walk up the hill - it wasn't too windy and we soon made the summit and were rewarded with good views.
We returned to the track and descended into Glen Orrin, then followed a rough path eastwards to Luipmaldrig Bothy. It was an impressive bothy and a good place for a well deserved late lunch stop. We then returned by the path following the Allt Glenna Mall-luirge and descended on tracks through the woods to Inverchoran. The weather had been much better than we expected and it was an enjoyable day in good company.
Taking part: Members: Catherine, Erik, Helen, Richard, Sharan, with Prospective members: Ali, Euan, Janette, Judy, Paul
Words and Photos: Helen
