• Hiking and Walking : Glen Isla, Glen Clova Glen Esk, Glen Prosen, Glen Lethnot and Glen Shee to the west provide The most fantastic walking routes both high and lower level as highlighted by the success of the annual Angus and the Glens Walking Festival

• Long Distance Walking: In this area of north east Scotland you will discover the only circular long distance walking route the Cateran Trail, a 64 mile route which follows the ancient cattle drovers trail. The Glens routes form a natural eastward progression from the Cateran trail which itself at Glenshee is only a days’ walk from the end of the national long distance route the ‘Rob Roy Way’ at Pitlochry.

• Munros: The area boasts 14 Munros (Scottish hills over 3000ft) with stunning views. This fact has special significance because the family estate of Sir High Munro (who originally tabulated all these peaks) is situated just outside Kirriemuir in Angus.

• History These glens are steeped in history, in fact Angus is known as ‘The Birthplace of Scotland’ There are many Scottish castles and you can take advantage of ancestral tourism in the area and find your Scottish roots using the genealogy centres. We offer historical hill walks.

• Outdoor Adventure Activities: You name it, this area can provide it! Having a wonderful coastline as well as hills and mountains means the Angus area offers a fantastic range of adventure activities; climbing, abseiling, gorge adventure, canyoning, surfing, mountain biking, coasteering, sea kayaking, to name a few. For winter sports visit our local Glenshee Ski Centre

• Wildlife The Angus Glens have a superb natural heritage; roe deer, red deer, ptarmigan, red squirrels, peregrines, sparrow hawks and buzzards are some of the local residents. You may catch sight of the golden eagle or the Scottish wild cat. Rare alpine plants can be found in Corrie Fee in Glen Doll.

 

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