Firmounth Road
Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13 mi (21 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,290 ft (698 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 2,352 ft (717 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Fir Mounth 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Glen Tanar Visitor Centre 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Knockie Viewpoint 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Peak: Craigmahandle 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Peak: Tampie 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Firmounth Road
How long is Firmounth Road?
Firmounth Road is 13 mi (21 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,290 ft (698 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,352 ft (717 m).
How hard is Firmounth Road?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Firmounth Road?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Firmounth Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 1.3 mi (2 km), 13 mi (21 km).
Is Firmounth Road shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on Firmounth Road?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Firmounth Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- The Spikey Hedgehog Aberdeenshire · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap