Mona Gowan

Mona Gowan - rolling heather clad hill above the River Don

Mona Gowan is a heather-covered hill nestled between the Rivers Don and Gairn, part of the rolling landscape surrounding Morven.

Mona Gowan

Height	749m
Prominence	194m
Meaning	from 'monadh gobhann' : hill-mass of the smith
Lists	Fionas, 14
Location	River Don to River Gairn, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NJ335058
Lat/Lon	57.13855, -3.09885

Rising between the River Don and the River Gairn, Mona Gowan is a heather-clad hill set among grassy glens. One of the many undulating hills spreading out from Morven, it is crossed by fences with several estate tracks leading toward its summit.

Mona Gowan can be reached via several estate tracks, with a particularly fine route starting from Glen Fenzie. This approach leads to the remote Morven Lodge and allows for a scenic circular walk that can also include the higher summit of Morven. As elevation is gained, paths become fainter amid heather, but navigation is made easier by following fence lines. Along the way, small rocky cols are crossed along the crest and old ruins scattered in the glens, adding interest to the journey.

Routes up Mona Gowan

Mona Gowan and Morven
	A varied hillwalk on estate tracks, faint paths, and open heather terrain to visit the summits of Mona Gowan and Morven. Along the way, some unusual rocky features and old ruins add interest. Peaks : 1 Corbett, 1 Fiona/Graham Ascent : 1000m (3280ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 6:40hr