Tom Buidhe Summit

Kirriemuir Landward West

Tom Buidhe Summit

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Tom Buidhe Summit

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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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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

Hiking

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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Elevation 940 m

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

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