Ben Tirran [The Goet]

About Ben Tirran [The Goet]

Rising above the head of Glen Clova, this expansive Corbett is characterized by its high, rolling plateau and the dramatic corries of Loch Brandy and Loch Wharral. Reached most easily from the south or via the long tracks from Ballater, the summit—known locally as The Goet—offers a vast, wild sense of space.

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• •The name Ben Tirran is thought to derive from the Gaelic Beinn Tioram, meaning 'dry mountain,' a somewhat ironic title given the expansive peat bogs and proximity to the deep, water-filled corries of the Angus Glens.
• •While the mountain is officially Ben Tirran, the summit itself is marked on maps as 'The Goet.' This is a Scots word likely referring to a 'gait' or 'gate,' signifying a path or pass through the high hills.
• •From the summit cairn, there are clear, unobstructed views north across the deep glacial trough of Loch Muick toward the sprawling granite mass of Lochnagar and the high Munros of the White Mounth.
• •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a classic circuit from the south, taking in the steep-sided glacial cirques that hold the hanging waters of Loch Brandy, a popular spot for fly fishing and local folklore.
• •Despite the name translating to 'dry mountain,' walkers crossing the surrounding plateau after a spell of rain will find the title to be more of a historical aspiration than a description of the current ground conditions.