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ANGUS GLENS WALKING FESTIVAL, 29th May- 1st June 2008

Walk information for Sunday 1st June

Walks 17,18,19,20,21,22,23, and 24


Walk 17: Mount Keen, Glen Esk Grade: Very Strenuous
Leader: Ian Pert & Ben Robertson, Mountain Leaders, Alan Brennan, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 17km/11 miles circular. Ascent: 750m.
Start: Glen Esk car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.15). Grid Ref: 447 803
Finish: Glen Esk car park, 16.00. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.00.)
Grade: Very strenuous. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30
About the walk:

This is a chance to climb Scotland’s most easterly Munro. The walk starts through the beautiful upper part of Glen Esk, passing the Queen’s Well. The ascent then starts, firstly by a steep zigzagging path and then by a long steady ascent with the target always in sight. From the summit there is a very extensive view across Deeside. The return is by the same route.

   
Cost £15.00


Walk 18: The Capel Mounth to Spittal of Loch Muick Grade: Very Strenuous
Leader: Glyn Jones, Balmoral Estate Ranger, Brian Crowe & Colin Sinclair, Mountain Leaders.
Length: 23km/14miles, circular. Ascent: 949m.
Start: Glen Doll car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 283 761
Finish: Glen Doll car park, 16.00. Refreshments will be available at the Glen Clova Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.00.)
Grade: Very strenuous. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30
About the walk:

An interesting route with good views into Glen Muick and across the Cairngorms, all on good tracks. An old right of Way is taken from Glen Doll to the Spittal of Lock Muick. Returning via the banks of Loch Muick, Alan’s Hut and Bachnagairn. From here, the route follows the impressive steep sided glen back to Glen Doll car park.

   
Cost £15.00

Walk 19: Airlie Ridge Grade: Strenuous
Leader: Norman Greig, Angus Council Ranger, Jim Donaldson & Mike McLaggan Mountain Leaders.
Length: 17km/11 miles circular. Ascent: 507m.
Start: Scott monument, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 371 605
Finish: Glen Clova,15.30. Refreshments will be available at the Glen Clova Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.30.)
Grade: Strenuous. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30
About the walk:

We follow the path from near the Scott monument (erected in memory of Captain Scott who stayed in the glen before going off to the Antarctic) to the Airlie Monument (erected in memory of the 9th Earl of Airlie) and, while admiring the extensive views in all directions, follow the ridge northwards by The Goal and Cairn Leith to pick up the Minister's Path to Glen Clova and follow the River South Esk to the Glen Clova Hotel for refreshments. The path is generally good but with a few wet areas.

   
Cost £15.00

Walk 20: River North Esk, Dalbog Farm to The Retreat Grade: Moderate
Leader: Steve Page, Mountain Leader, Liz Pawley, Mountaineer, Ken Slater, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 14km/8.5 miles, linear.
Start: Dalbog Farm, 10.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 9.30). Grid Ref: 586 719
Finish: The Retreat, 15.00 where refreshments will be available. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.00.)
Grade: Moderate. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30.
About the walk:

This walk follows the River North Esk on good tracks and will be a countryside stroll. The ground is good underfoot and there is little climbing involved, however it is a fair distance. Hear about the ecosystem of the river and the wildlife it supports both under and above the water. There will also be a chance to visit The Retreat Folk Museum for a look round and for tea and buns.

   
Cost £15.00

Walk 21: Minister’s Path & Banks of River South Esk Grade: Moderate
Leader: Hector MacLean, Balnaboth Estate, Nick Cole, Mountain Leader, Lisa King, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 11km/6.5 miles, linear. Ascent: 200m.
Start: Glen Prosen village, 10.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.45). Grid Ref: 328 657
Finish: Milton of Clova, 14.30. Refreshments will be available at the Glen Clova Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.30.)
Grade: Moderate. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30.
About the walk:

This walk follows the route once taken by the minister between services in the two glens, and is thus very suitable for a Sunday. It climbs out of Glen Prosen to reach 400m on Drumwhern before descending into Glen Clova. The route then follows the bank of the River South Esk to the Milton of Clova.

   
Cost £15.00

Walk 22: Kirriemuir and Kinnordy Estate Grade: Moderate
Leader: Jamie Stormonth-Darling, Factor, Kinnordy Estate, Pete Lunnon, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 9km/5.5 miles circular.
Start: Event Centre, Kirriemuir, 10.00.
Finish: Event Centre, Kirriemuir, 15.00. Refreshments available in the town.
Grade: Moderate. Boots recommended. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30.
About the walk:

An attractive and varied clockwise circuit from Kirriemuir taking in Loch of Kinnordy wetlands (bird reserve), fine mature woodland, and a stretch of Roman Road. The history of the area will be explained.

   
Cost £10.00

Walk 23:

The Rocks of Solitude and The Burn House

Grade: Easy
Leader: Kevin Bickerstaffe, Mountain Leader, Craig Borland, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 8km/5 miles circular.
Start: Edzell Petrol Stn., 11.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 10.45). Grid Ref: 600 689
Finish: The Burn House, 14.30 where refreshments will be available. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.00.)
Grade: Easy. Some slippery sections. Boots recommended. Please bring a packed lunch.
Limit: 30.
About the walk:

This is a favourite local walk. A wooded trail follows the River North Esk upstream, across the Highland Boundary Fault to the Rocks of Solitude with their unusual geology. The return is mainly by the same route. The walk includes a visit to The Burn House for a tour of the Mansion House and Gardens, including teas. (Costs for Admission and Tea included.)

   
Cost £12.00

Walk 24:

Crombie Country Park, Discovery Trail

Grade: All Abilities
Leader: Duncan Gordon, Angus Council Ranger.
Length: 5km/3 miles circular.
Start: Crombie Country Park, disabled car park, 14.00 (own transport required).
Finish: Crombie Country Park, Garden Marquee at 16.00, for Afternoon Tea.
Grade: All Abilities. Frequent Stops
Limit: 20.
About the walk:

Crombie Country Park is situated five miles north west of Carnoustie. The Park is signposted from the A92 Dundee to Arbroath trunk road. Set in 100 hectares of mixed woodland there is a good surfaced trail around the picturesque reservoir. Good opportunities to observe the wildlife, which may include Little & Great Crested grebes, woodpecker and other water and woodland birds. In the woodland glades, green-veined butterflies, tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies may be flying. Giant Sequoias and Chilean Pine are a feature in the formal areas. Transport is not provided for this walk, the charge is £5 and includes Afternoon Tea.

   
Cost £5.00

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