Morven, Deeside
Morven is a distinctive hill sitting above the Cromar farmlands just north of Ballater in Deeside.
Morven, Deeside
| Height | 872m |
| Prominence | 387m |
| Meaning | big mountain |
| Lists | Corbetts (C61) |
| Location | River Don to River Gairn, Cairngorms and North East Grampians |
| Grid Ref | NJ377040 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.12263, -3.03088 |
North of Ballater, Morven is the highest point on the undulating and flowing ground overlooking Deeside. Being quite isolated, its conical shape is quite prominent when viewed from most directions.
The most direct and shortest route begins from the east of Morven above the forests and farmlands of Cromar. An obvious path leads through heather all the way to the summit.
Other routes are longer, most begin on tracks and trails and end with a pathless trudge through heather to Morven's summit.
Routes up Morven
Morven hillwalking (and race) route | |
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From near Logie Coldstone in Cromar, a steep route up heather-clad slope then over a wide crest gains Morven's summit - also the line of the Morven Hill Race. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 660m (2170ft) Distance : 9km (6m) Time : 3:20hr* | |
Mona Gowan and Morven | |
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Varied hillwalk on tracks, faint paths and moorland to 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* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
