Hill of Glansie

Reaching a height of 726 metres, this rounded Tump offers a characteristically rugged experience in the rolling terrain south of Ballater. Its heathery, peat-scarred slopes demand sturdy boots and attentive navigation, providing a quieter, more solitary alternative to the busier Munros found in the neighbouring eastern Highland ranges.

• •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'Glan-saighe', which translates as 'clean bitch' or 'pure stream'; in the context of the Mounth, it usually refers to the clarity of the burns cutting through the peat.
• •Positioned on the fringes of the Angus Glens, the hill is frequently approached from Glen Prosen, offering a wilder approach than the well-trodden paths of nearby Glen Clova.
• •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the dramatic glacial scoop of Corrie Fee to the west and the sprawling, high-level plateaus leading toward Lochnagar.
• •Navigating the summit plateau in a Highland 'smirr' provides an excellent opportunity to test both your waterproofs and your patience while negotiating the labyrinthine peat hags.