Mount Battock

Mount Battock is the most easterly of the Corbetts, sitting on high moorland which extends toward Mount Keen, some 14km to the west.

Mount Battock

Height	778m
Prominence	286m
Lists	Corbetts (C193)
Location	Angus Glens, Glenshee to Cairn o'Mount
Grid Ref	NO549844
Lat/Lon	56.94926, -2.74196

Mount Battock is the most easterly of the Corbetts and is the highest point on the elevated moorland north of Glen Esk and east of the old drover's road, The Fungle Road. On this moorland to the east of Mount Battock is Clachnaben (meaning 'stone of the hill'), a distinctive granite tor rising above the heather.

The most direct route to this Corbett's summit heads in from Millden Lodge to the south in Glen Esk and follows estate tracks. An easy hike, but not the most picturesque, crossing farmland looking at the bulk Mount Battock all the way.

A much more enjoyable route begins from Bridge of Dye to the east, heading up Clachnaben first, then staying high while savouring vast views for the remainder of the way to Mount Battock.

Routes up Mount Battock

Clachnaben and Mount Battock
	Hillwalk from Glen Dye to the granite tor on Clachnaben then over a broad expanse to Mount Battock. Clachnaben hill race also detailed. Peaks : 1 Corbett Ascent : 1050m (3440ft) Distance : 25km (16m) Time : 8hr

Mount Battock from Glen Esk
	A circular hillwalking route from Glen Esk following estate tracks and fencelines leads fairly directly to the summit of Mount Battock. Peaks : 1 Corbett Ascent : 675m (2210ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 4:40hr