Mount Keen
Mount Keen, a distinctive dome east of Royal Deeside, is the highest point above rolling heather hills. Estate tracks below make bike access recommended.
Mount Keen
| Height | 939m |
| Prominence | 314m |
| Meaning | gentle mountain |
| Lists | Munros (M234) |
| Location | Glen Callater to Glenmuick, Glenshee to Cairn o' Mount |
| Grid Ref | NO409869 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.96961, -2.97311 |
With gentle slopes, good access on fine estate tracks and well defined paths, navigation up Mount Keen is straightforward and therefore this mountain is one of the easiest Munros to bag !.
There are two main approaches up Mount Keen - from Glen Mark to the south and Glen Tanar to the north - your choice will most likely be based on where you are located. Both approaches have fine estate tracks to reach the foot of Mount Keen, from where well-maintained paths are followed to the summit.
The approach through Glen Tanar is more picturesque but longer than the approach through Glen Mark. If heading in from Glen Mark to the south, there are a couple of burns to ford and these could potentially be troublesome if in spate.
Routes up Mount Keen
Mount Keen from Glen Mark | |
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Biking and hiking route up Mount Keen from Glen Mark and Glen Esk. Estate tracks and good paths give a straightforward route to the summit. Peaks : 1 Munro
Ascent : 700m (2300ft) Distance : 16km (10m) Time : 2:30hr* | |
Mount Keen from Glen Tanar | |
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Biking and hiking route up Mount Keen from Glen Tanar. Cycle the fine drove road through pine forests to the Mounth Road and summit. Peaks : 1 Munro
Ascent : 810m (2660ft) Distance : 31km (19m) Time : 3:30hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
