Walking in the Angus Glens

30 routes to explore the region

By James Carron

ISBN

9781852846985

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Published

11 Jun 2013

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First

Pages

192

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm

Weight

220g

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A guidebook to 30 walks in the Angus Glens; north of Dundee and south of the Cairngorms. Covering the five Glens of Isla, Prosen, Clova, Lethnot and Esk with routes for competent walkers to explore remote upland areas. From 6 to 25km, the walks visit Munro peaks, glacial valleys, craggy corries, forests and lochs, and treat you to fabulous views.

Seasons

routes and timings are based on summer conditions but many of the routes offer good winter hikes if properly equipped and experienced

Centres

Forfar, Kirriemuir, Edzell and Brechin are gateways to the glens while the city of Dundee is within easy reach

Difficulty

a range of moderate to challenging hill and mountain walks, most circular, suitable for competent hillwalkers all graded according to difficulty and the majority following established paths and tracks; no special equipment is needed

Must See

Glen Isla, Glen Prosen, Glen Clova (including Glen Doll), Glen Lethnot and Glen Esk; Munros: Glas Maol, Creag Leacach, Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Tolmount, Tom Buidhe, Driesh, Mayar and Mount Keen; famous rights of way including Jock's Road, Capel Mounth and Monega Road

ISBN

9781852846985

Availability

Published

11 Jun 2013

Edition

First

Pages

192

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm

Weight

220g

Overview

A guidebook to 30 walks in five beautiful glens located south of the Cairngorms National Park in north-east Scotland. The routes described comprise of 26 circular walks arranged by glen - Isla, Prosen, Clova, Lethnot and Esk - and a final, sixth section describing 4 linear walks along the historic Mounth Roads that cross between the glens.

The detailed routes climb Munros including Mount Keen and give lesser-known ascents such as Badandun Hill. From the forested Glen Doll to the rugged bowl of Loch Wharral and the remote reaches of Glen Lethnot, the Angus Glens offer a wide range of walking. Accessible from Dundee and the nearby Angus towns of Brechin and Forfar, the combination of Glens makes a rich, remote landscape.

Walks range from 6 to 25km in length, illustrated with OS 1:50,000 mapping and colour photographs. A wealth of background history, geography and wildlife information are included. Contact details are also given for each area so that readers can check on the access situation before they set out.

Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
Landscape
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
Weather
Heritage paths and history
Deciphering place names
Hill tables
Planning and preparation
Essential equipment
First aid
Getting there and where to stay
Public transport
Access: Rights and responsibilities
Using this guide
Glen Isla
Walk 1 Monega Hill, Glas Maol, Creag Leacach and Monamenach
Walk 2 Badandun Hill
Walk 3 Mount Blair
Walk 4 Mealna Letter
Walk 5 Craigie Thieves
Walk 6 Corwharn and Milldewan Hill
Walk 7 Craigie Law and Crock
Glen Prosen
Walk 8 Tulloch Hill, The Goal and Hill of Couternach
Walk 9 Cat Law and Long Goat
Walk 10 Knachly and Hill of Spott
Walk 11 Hill of Strone and Driesh
Glen Clova
Walk 12 Broad Cairn and Cairn Bannoch
Walk 13 Tolmount and Tom Buidhe
Walk 14 Driesh and Mayar
Walk 15 Cairn Broadlands and Craig Mellon
Walk 16 Ferrowie and Lair of Aldararie
Walk 17 Ben Tirran
Walk 18 Green Hill, Boustie Ley and Ben Reid
Walk 19 Dog Hillock, Finbracks and Manywee
Glen Lethnot
Walk 20 Hill of Glansie
Walk 21 Tamhilt and Hill of Mondurran
Walk 22 Hill of Wirren and East Wirren
Glen Esk
Walk 23 Mount Battock and Mount Een
Walk 24 Hill of Cat and Hill of Gairney
Walk 25 Mount Keen
Walk 26 Craig Maskeldie and Hunt Hill
Mounth Roads
Walk 27 Capel Mounth
Walk 28 Tolmounth
Walk 29 Firmounth
Walk 30 Mounth

Appendix A Walk summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts

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November 2014

Walk 10 Knachly and Hill of Spott

It is not possible to complete this walk as the gate referred to on page 80 just below the summit of Hill of Spott is padlocked. The gate is too tall to climb and is part of a deer fence that also cannot be climbed.

with thanks to Mick Flinn

April 2014

Page 72 - A new deer fence has been erected in Glen Cally preventing walkers crossing the stream joining a grassy track. Turn right to follow the fence line on the east side of the stream about 250 m northwards to reach the end of the deer fence where a left turn up a short climb provides access to a gate in the fence and enables the original route to be re-gained without difficulty.
with thanks to Gill Pell

March 2014

p40
Scotways has renewed the signs at the start of the walk and the forest road followed at the outset is now signed for 'Forter'.

p63
While not affecting the integrity of the walk, the Forestry Commission has felled a large portion of its plantation on the western side of Crock, altering the outlook at points along the route. The work is scheduled for completion in spring 2014.

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James Carron

Based in Dundee, James Carron holds an enduring love for the Angus Glens. He also makes regular forays overseas and adores hiking in Eastern Europe. A freelance writer specialising in outdoor pursuits, he has written several walking guidebooks and is a regular contributor to outdoor magazines.

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