Tom Buidhe might reach 3,140 feet (957 m) and be a Munro, but it’s more of a giant, sprawling dome. It lies in a fantastically remote setting east of the A93 and Glenshee ski Centre, which is also a decent starting point for an ascent. While you’re here, it’s easy to bag neighbouring Tolmount too, and you can add in even more Munros if you’re up for a long day.

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 5, 2020

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Tom Buidhe is a 3,140-foot (957 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's the smallest of the six Munros that make up a natural circuit, east of the Glenshee Ski Centre. It's also the furthest point set back from the road.

Inga

August 22, 2021

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From here, the hike back to Glenshee or the Old Military Road can take a good 2-3 hours, depending on conditions, so make sure you have enough daylight/stamina left to tackle this final Munro in the circuit.

Andrew

July 9, 2022

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Many hike here from Glenshee, however a good route also exists from Glen Doll, using Jock's Road. Following this to Tolmount before coming back around to Tom Buidhe and descending the heather to the track and retrace the outward route. Pleasant woodland and much shorter a day.

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1. Carn an Tuirc, Carn of Claise, Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop — Cairngorms National Park

21.1km

06:55

950m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop from Auchallater — Cairngorms National Park

29.1km

08:37

810m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Creag Leacach – Glas Maol summit loop from Meall Odhar

29.5km

10:04

1,400m

1,410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Carn an Tuirc, Carn of Claise, Tolmount & Tom Buidhe loop — Cairngorms National Park

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