St. Drostan's Lodge and Church – Sinclair's Larder loop from Montrose

Royal Burgh Of Montrose

St. Drostan's Lodge and Church – Sinclair's Larder loop from Montrose

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St. Drostan's Lodge and Church – Sinclair's Larder loop from Montrose

04:16

99.6km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.08 km

Bruce Dam Wood

Forest

41.2 km

St. Drostan's Lodge and Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Drostan's in the remote town of Tarfside is a church and a lodge at the same time and offers low cost accommodation in the heart of Glenesk. You can …

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45.5 km

Tay Bridge (1893)

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely cycle up Glen Esk to Invermark Castle. Coffee available at the Glen Esk Retreat at certain times. Dead end (on a road bike).
Great pedal on a road bike, …

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47.9 km

Invermark Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a castle here since the 14th century, but the current Invermark Castle is from the 16th century. It's an oblong tower that stands at the end of …

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56.2 km

Glenesk Folk Museum & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Quaint local history museum and coffee shop. It is community owned by the Glenesk Trust and run by a lively team of staff and volunteers.
Open 10:00 - 16:30 every day.

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71.4 km

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

Highlight • River

The River North Esk can be viewed from the B966 bridge. It's worth stopping just east of the bridge and going through the blue door in the wall. From here …

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73.3 km

Sinclair's Larder

Highlight • Cafe

The lovely town of Edzell lies at the shore of River North Esk and is a popular stop for participants of The Great Outdoors Challenge. Sinclair's Larder is a cozy …

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86.4 km

Wilderness

Forest

98.4 km

Beach

98.6 km

South Esk Bridge and View of Montrose Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The South Esk bridge carries the A92 into Montrose. It crosses parallel to the railway bridge slightly inland giving great views past this and into the Montrose Basin. Looking the …

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98.7 km

South Esk Bridge and View of the Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The South Esk bridge carries the A92 into Montrose. It crosses parallel to the railway bridge slightly inland giving great views past this and into the Montrose Basin. Looking the …

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99.6 km

End point

Train Station

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