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Kirriemuir Landward East

View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

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Kirriemuir Landward East

View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

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View of Driesh (947 m) – Glen Clova Hotel loop from Acharn

01:54

32.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

192 m

View of Driesh (947 m)

Highlight • Summit

15.0 km

Braeminzion Plantation

Forest

3

15.6 km

Layby with View of Airlie Monument and River South Esk

Highlight • River

Watch the deer, rabbits, bats and oyster catchers opposite under the moonlight. Airlie monument on the hilltop to the south west, seen for miles. Next to River South Esk.

Tip by

17.9 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

5

26.5 km

Picnic Area and Car Park at Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Map with variations of the walk. Toilets are ok.

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6

26.5 km

Glen Clova Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop halfway round the Glen Clova loop

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B

32.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

349 m

127 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

10.8 km

349 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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4°C

33 %

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