Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th June 2016
The Angus Glens Walking Festival
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spectacular guided walks over 4 days www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com info@angusglenswalkingfestival.com 01241 435804 (Box Office hours) 1
Why come to Angus? This popular event takes place in the beautiful location of Angus with its stunning scenery and excellent walking terrain. Angus is a fantastic location for a countryside adventure with its east border spanning beautiful coastline and its west, the Sidlaw hills. It attracts sports enthusiasts from around the world, from hill walkers, cyclists and rock climbers to sailing enthusiasts, surfers and kayakers. The beautiful countryside and coast is also home to some unique wildlife including dolphins, otters, wildcats and birds of prey. We have country parks at Monikie, Crombie and Forfar Loch. As well as a bird sanctuary at Montrose Basin and a visitor centre at Glen Doll, they form part of Countryside Adventure services for ANGUSalive, a new culture, sport and leisure trust for Angus. For news, events and courses Facebook Angus Country Parks.
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The Angus Glens Walking Festival is happening again! When? From Thursday 2nd Sunday 5th June 2016. Anyone can take part. The festival covers 18 walks, designed to appeal to all levels of ability, with a choice of striking scenic locations. The four day festival is a great event for meeting people from all over the country and visitors from other parts of the world. The walks are led by local mountain leaders and Countryside Rangers who have excellent knowledge of the beautiful Glens, including its wildlife and history. One of the most popular walks is Jock's Road, Scotland's oldest right of way. Or, do you want to try a Munro? We’ve got a few! The 2016 festival includes Glas Maol, Broad Cairn and Mount Keen. For a walk with all the family try Guzzle! Gargle! Goblins! at Forfar Loch.
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Information
Booking Online booking is available at www.angusglenswalking festival.com along with details of all the walks. Alternatively contact the Webster Theatre Box Office on 01241 435800 (Tuesday-Friday, 1-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm and until 7.30pm on performance nights). Charges There is a small charge per person for each guided walk. The charge includes return transport to the walk, from the Kirriemuir Base Camp. Prebooking for walks is essential. The ‘All Abilities’ walk is discounted and you will need your own transport to the start of the walk. Cancellation by organisers Walks may be altered or cancelled at short notice for reasons beyond the organisers control, including severe weather conditions. Every effort will be made to provide alternatives. Cancellation by you No refunds are able to be given for cancellations once a booking has been made.
Choosing Your Walks Walk Gradings Some walks are more strenuous than others. If you have any concerns about your fitness contact info@angusglenswalking festival.com Walks which are graded ‘Extremely Strenuous’ are very challenging, often with very steep sections. Experienced walkers only please! ‘Moderate’ and ‘Easy’ walks are best for occasional or newer walkers.
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The ‘All Abilities’ walk is suitable for everyone including wheelchair access. Walk numbers For safety and comfort reasons, walk numbers are limited. If your selected walk is full, you can request to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations.
What to Bring Equipment Walking boots, waterproof jacket and trousers are advisable for long walks, with a hat, gloves and a spare fleece. For wildlife spotters, taking binoculars with you will enhance your experience. Refreshments Where stated in the programme, bring your own packed lunch, snacks, warm drinks and water. It is advisable to take food and water with you on any walk. On the day Base Camp is at Kirriemuir Town Hall and is the starting point for most walks. It will be open from 07.0012.00 and 15.00-19.00 Thursday to Sunday. Daily registration All walkers must register in person at the Kirriemuir Base Camp at least 15 minutes prior to bus departure. If you do not register you will not be permitted to join the walk. Contact For general information contact info@angusglenswalking festival.com To contact the walk organisers please call 07771 976040. This number is only available during the four days of the festival.
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Accommodation The Glen Clova Hotel is the main sponsor of Angus Glens Walking Festival 2016 and has a variety of accommodation available. You can contact the hotel on 01575 550350 or at hotel@clova.com to book. Visit www.visitangus.com and www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com for more accommodation options.
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PROGRAMME OF WALKS 2016 Thursday 2nd June Walk 1
Jock’s Road, Braemar to Glen Doll
Leader:
Steve O’Kane, Ben Robertson & Brenda Clough, Mountain Leaders, Pete Lunnon, ANGUSalive Ranger. 20km/12.5 miles linear. Ascent: 771m Auchallater, Braemar, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 155 882 Glen Doll car park, 16.15. Refreshments will be available at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15). EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk! Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Extremely Strenuous
Jock’s Road is said to be the oldest Right of Way in Scotland. It links Glen Clova with Braemar and is an old drove road. The route starts at Auchallater by Braemar and follows good tracks alongside the River Callater. Good views and level ground by the side of Loch Callater until the climb out of the glen to the plateau and Crow Craigies. This section is very steep! A long descent into Glen Doll with good views to finish. Limit: 29 Cost: £20 Walk 2
Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Fafernie
Leader: Length: Start: Finish:
Nick Cole & Mick Pawley, Mountain Leaders, Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive Ranger 23km/14 miles circular. Ascent: 986m Glen Doll car park, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.15). Grid Ref: 283 761 Glen Doll car park, 16.30. Refreshments will be available at the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.30). VERY STRENUOUS - This is the longest trek in the festival programme and demands a high level of fitness. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Grade:
Very Strenuous
The rewards are a day in superb high mountain country with magnificent views across the ridge leading to the first Munro of the walk, Broad Cairn (998m). The ridge is followed to the second Munro, Cairn Bannoch (1012m, the day’s high point) and on over Fafernie (1000m) before the ancient track known as Jock’s Road is joined for a long and often rough descent back into Glen Doll. Limit: 30 Cost: £20 Walk 3
Glen Prosen Circular
Strenuous
Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Colin Gunn and Colin Sinclair, Mountain Leader, Ben Herschell, ANGUSalive Ranger. 14km/9 miles circular. Ascent: 500m Glen Prosen village, 09.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.00). Grid Ref: 328 658 Glen Prosen village. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 14.30). STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
From Glen Prosen village the walk follows a track to Glentairie then climbs to the ridge of Red Cairn and Cairn of Barns (651m), with wide views. The route then contours off track to Mount Bouie (585m) before descending alongside forestry and returning down the glen via Craigiemeg and Balnaboth policies. Limit: 30 Cost: £16
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Walk 4
Glen Doll Forest & Corrie Fee NNR
Leader:
Forestry Commission (Scotland) Officer & a member of Scottish National Heritage Corrie Fee Natural Nature Reserve Team. 10km/6 miles circular. Ascent: 250m Glen Doll car park, 10.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.45). Grid Ref: 283 761 Glen Doll car park, 14.30. Bus to GLEN CLOVA HOTEL for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.30). MODERATE - Boots and waterproofs required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Moderate
Good tracks and paths lead through Glendoll Forest into Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve, a spectacular amphitheatre noted for its alpine flora and glacial topography. The leaders will explain in detail what makes this site so very special. Limit: 30 Cost: ÂŁ16
LOOKING TO TRY SOME FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES? Angus Country Parks have it all! Watersports, high ropes, cycling, walking and orienteering are just a few of the adventure activities available for all ages. We have three country parks at Monikie, Crombie and Forfar Loch. There is a Ranger Base at Glen Doll and Montrose Basin. Contact us to find out what’s on offer.
Monikie Country Park is designated an RYA Sailing and Windsurfing Centre. Inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALA)
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Friday 3rd June Walk 5
Glen Tanar to Glen Esk via Mt Keen
Leader:
Kevin Bickerstaffe, Colin Gunn & Steve O’Kane, Mountain Leaders, Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive Ranger. 21km/13 miles, linear. Ascent: 770m Braeloine car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 472 956 Glen Esk car park. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15). EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Extremely Strenuous
This is a long walk and a high level of fitness is required. Start Braeloine car park, past Chapel of St Lesmo (remains of 17th C township), follow Water of Tanar through the ancient Caledonian Forest. Emerge from forest onto moorland. Cross the Water of Glen Tanar by Corriebruagh, site of 18th C. drovers inn. Make the long ascent of Mt Keen, skirting Corrie Corrach. The summit gives good views of Deeside, Lochnagar and the Angus hills. The route then drops steadily down along the broad south ridge of the mountain into picturesque Glen Esk. Look out for adders sunbathing on the rocks and path. Limit: 29 Cost: £20 Walk 6
Glen Esk to Glen Clova
Very Strenuous
Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Jim Donaldson, Rosie Mckenzie, Mountain Leaders, John McIntosh ANGUSalive Ranger. 16km/10 miles linear. Ascent: 600m Glen Esk car park, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 447 805 GLEN CLOVA HOTEL, 16.00 approx for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.45). VERY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
This walk uses an old right of way to link two beautiful glens. From the head of Glen Esk, tracks are followed alongside Loch Lee to Inchgrundle, from where a hill path climbs steeply over Wester Skuiley (736m) to Muckle Cairn (826m). Undulating and often rough ground is followed to Green Hill (870m) before a steep descent beside lovely Loch Brandy and on to GLEN CLOVA HOTEL for refreshments. Limit: 30 Cost: £20
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The Queen’s Well & Loch Lee Glen Esk
Leader: Length: Start: Finish:
Colin Sinclair, Eliot Palmer, Mountain Leaders, Kat Durkan, ANGUSalive Ranger. 10km/6 miles circular. Glen Esk car park, 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.00). Grid Ref: 447 803 Glen Esk car park 15.30. Bus to the Retreat for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.30). MODERATE - Boots and waterproofs required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Grade:
Moderate
This is a walk steeped in history. It follows good tracks through upper Glen Esk to the Queen’s Well, a stone monument marking a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, then returns by Loch Lee, with its ruined church and Invermark Castle. This is a low level walk, the views are excellent and the history is fascinating. Limit: 30 Cost: £16 Walk 8
Wildlife Walk in Eagle Territory, Upper Glen Clova
Leader: Length: Start: Finish:
Neil Lowther & Mhairi Kimmet, ANGUSalive Rangers. 10km/6 miles circular. Glen Doll car park, 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.15). Grid Ref: 283 761 Glen Doll car park, 14.00 for bus to refreshments at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.15). EASY - Boots required (good tracks all the way). Please bring a packed lunch.
Grade:
Easy
This walk may provide an opportunity to get excellent views of breeding Golden Eagles, (no guarantee you will see them) as they bring in prey for their young. The walk follows a forest track to the stalkers cottage at Moulzie and beyond into Upper Glen Clova to reach a vantage point above the river to observe the eagles. The return route follows the South Esk Loop path back to the Glen Doll car park. A telescope will be available for use but please bring binoculars if you have them. Limit: 30 Cost: £16
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Saturday 4th June Walk 9
Jock’s Road, Braemar to Glen Doll
Leader:
Nick Cole, Kevin Bickerstaffe & Brenda Clough, Mountain Leaders, John McIntosh, ANGUSalive Ranger. 20km/12.5 miles linear. Ascent: 771m Auchallater, Braemar, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 155 882 Glen Doll car park, 16.15. Refreshments will be available at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15). EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk! Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Extremely Strenuous
Jock’s Road is said to be the oldest Right of Way in Scotland. It links Glen Clova with Braemar and is an old drove road. The route starts at Auchallater by Braemar and follows good tracks alongside the River Callater. Good views and level ground by the side of Loch Callater until the climb out of the glen to the plateau and Crow Craigies. This section is very steep!! A long descent into Glen Doll with good views to finish. Limit: 29 Cost: £20 Walk 10 Capel Mounth to Spittal of Loch Muick Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Extremely Strenuous
Ben Robertson, Scott Martin, Mountain Leaders, & Andy Malcolm, Dalhousie Estate. 23km/14miles circular. Ascent: 949m Glen Doll car park, 08.45 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 283 761 Glen Doll car park, 16.30. Refreshments will be available at the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.30). EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
This is a long walk and a high level of fitness is required. The Route takes the old land rover track to Bachnagairn then climbs steeply on a good path across moorland to Alan’s Hut. The route then drops down to Loch Muick revealing dramatic views of the glen. The return route to Glen Doll follows the Capel Mounth Right of Way. Limit: 30 Cost: £20 Walk 11 Cairn Derg, Boustie Ley, Green Hill & Loch Brandy Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Very Strenuous
Mick Pawley, Eliot Palmer, Mountain Leaders, Elizabeth Pawley, Ecologist. 12km/7.5 miles linear. Ascent: 626m Glen Doll car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 283 761 GLEN CLOVA HOTEL, 15.45 approx for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.45). VERY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
The walk climbs out of Glen Doll following the marked viewpoint trail to the edge of the forest below Red Craig. The route continues to the summits of Cairn Derg, White Bents and Boustie Ley and on to Green Hill at 870m. From Green Hill the path descends past the southern shore of Loch Brandy to the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL. Limit: 30 Cost: £20
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Walk 12 The Three Glens Walk Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Strenuous
Jim Donaldson, Colin Gunn & Gavin Brebner, Mountain Leaders. 16km/9 miles linear. Ascent: 515m Redheugh, Glenogil, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.45). Grid Ref: 447 636 Gella Bridge, Glen Clova. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 14.45). STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
This walk starts in Glenogil and runs up the side of Glenogil reservoir before following the Toardy Burn to pass through the steep sided gully of Craig Mou. Now in Glen Moy the route crosses the East Burn of Glen Moy to the ruin of Shank before crossing the West Burn and contouring around Craigthran. There is a gentle downhill followed by a gentle uphill before crossing into Glen Clova, passing by Gella farm before arriving at our destination. This route is on very good tracks all the way, has very varied scenery and has the added attraction of passing through three very different glens. Limit: 30 Cost: £16 Walk 13 Coastal Crawl-Mains of Usan to Scurdie Ness & SWT Centre Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Moderate
Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive Ranger & Anna Cheshier, SWT Ranger. 6km/4 miles linear. Boddin Point Limekiln, 10.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.30). Grid Ref: 705539 Scottish Wildlife Trust Centre, 13.30. Sandwich lunch provided. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.00). MODERATE
This walk starts at the Mains of Usan. Boddin Point Limekiln built in the 18th Century overlooks the dramatic scenery around Lunan bay. It follows the dramatic coastline north to Stevenson’s lighthouse at Scurdie Ness and then turns inland to follow the River South Esk through Ferryden to the enclosed estuary of Montrose Basin. The walk ends with a visit to the Scottish Wildlife Trust Centre, sited on the south shore of the tidal basin, for great views of the birds that feed in the estuary. Telescopes provided at the Centre. Sandwich lunch included. Limit: 30 Cost: £16
10% OFF Hotel accommodation during the AGWF weekend 2-5 June 2016 with this voucher. To book quote WALKING2016. Bring your festival booking confirmation to check in. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Sunday 5th June Walk 14 Monega Hill, Little Glas Maol & Glas Maol Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Extremely Strenuous
Ian Pert, Colin Sinclair Mountain Leaders, Pete Lunnon, ANGUSalive Ranger. 16km/10 miles circular. Ascent: 770m Auchavan, Glen Isla, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 192 698 Auchavan, 15.30 for bus to refreshments at the Glenisla Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.15). EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk! Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
This walk takes in a Munro, starting at Auchavan in Glen Isla. It follows the track up the River Isla past Tulchan Lodge and up to the summits of Monega Hill, Litttle Glas Maol and Glas Maol, the highest point in Angus at 1068m. The return route retraces the path to Little Glas Maol and then follows the ridge to Shanovan Hill, Glen Brighty and back down to Tulchan Lodge and Auchavan. Limit: 30 Cost: £20 Walk 15 Backwater Reservoir to Glen Prosen and the Ministers Path Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Very Strenuous
Scott Martin, Mountain Leader, Jamie Stormonth-Darling, Lednathie Estate & Lisa King, ANGUSalive Ranger. 21km/13 miles linear. Ascent: 300m Backwater Reservoir, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 256 615 GLEN CLOVA HOTEL 16.15 for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15). VERY STRENUOUS - This is a long walk, full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
The walk starts at the picnic area at the north end of the Backwater reservoir. The route follows the minor road to Glenhead farm and then on rough tracks through Drumshade Plantation to the Hill of Strone and down to Cormuir in Glen Prosen. The minor road in Glen Prosen is followed to Glenprosen village to join the Ministers Path to Glen Clova and the Clova Hotel. Limit: 30 Cost: £20 Walk 16 Crock Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Strenuous
Steve O’Kane, Mel Henderson, Mountain Leaders, Kat Durkan, ANGUSalive Ranger. 17km/10.5 miles linear. Ascent: 450m Backwater Dam, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 251 250 Glenisla Hotel 15.30 for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.30). STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
This hill is a “Marilyn” (a hill of any height with a drop of 150 metres or more on all sides) and, on a clear day, there are outstanding views from the top. The walk starts at the west side of the Backwater Dam and then goes over open moorland to Glenmarkie Lodge. Shortly after passing the Lodge the route enters the forest and follows a drystane dyke to the summit then back through the forest before passing Loch Shandra and finishing at the Glenisla Hotel. This walk is mostly on good tracks. Limit: 30 Cost: £16
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Walk 17 Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch, Glen Isla Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Moderate
Rosie McKenzie, Mountain Leader, Janey Andrews, Aspiring Mountain Leader, Ben Herschell, ANGUSalive Ranger. 9km/5.5 miles linear. Ascent: 257m Glen Isla, East Mill 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.30). Little Forter, 14.00. Refreshment stop at the Glenisla Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.15). MODERATE - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.
An attractive low-level walk through woodlands, open moor and lochside. Mostly on tracks but can be wet underfoot depending on the weather. Picturesque views of the wooded lochs and across the glen. Limit: 30 Cost: £16 Walk 18 Forfar Loch: Guzzle! Gargle! Goblins! Leader: Length: Start: Finish: Grade:
Easy
Craig Borland, ANGUSalive Ranger with ANGUSalive colleagues. 5km/3 miles circular. Forfar Loch Country Park, Ranger Centre (own transport required). Grid Ref: 450 507 Two Sessions: 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Ranger Centre, for tea and biscuits (included). FAMILY/ALL ABILITIES
Plant tales, treatments and treats: Find out what plants are safe and good to eat, can make you better or scare the Goblin’s away from the bottom of your garden! Access to all public areas and facilities are wheelchair friendly. For Sat. Nav. users the postcode is DD8 1BT. Limit: 30 Cost: £4 or £12 family ticket
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Sorry but‌ Dogs In common with other similar events, dogs are not allowed on festival walks. Many walks go through livestock areas or places where ground-nesting birds breed, and June is a sensitive time of year. This rule is strictly applied (guide dogs excepted). Smoking Please do not smoke while on a guided walk, out of consideration for others and to avoid the risk of fire. Liability Participants in the Angus Glens Walking Festival take part at their own risk, and the organisers and sponsor bodies shall not be liable for any accident or injury, however caused. The event is covered by public liability insurance, but you are strongly advised to check that you have adequate personal accident insurance.
Acknowledgements The Angus Glens Walking Festival would not have been possible without the generous support of Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges, Forestry Commission Scotland and Peel Farm. Grateful thanks also to Scottish Natural Heritage and Cairngorms National Park Authority. The support of landowners, farmers and estates whose land we cross, and without whom the Festival could not take place, is also gratefully acknowledged.
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