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Kirriemuir Landward West

Loch Shandra – Auchintaple Loch loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Kirriemuir Landward West

Loch Shandra – Auchintaple Loch loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

Moderate

5.0

(2)

6

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Loch Shandra – Auchintaple Loch loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

03:39

13.2km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

20 m

Glenisla Kirk

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Glenisla Kirk, a small Gothic church built in 1821, is located at the west end of Kirkton of Glenisla on the B951. Originally part of a religious site dating back …

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73 m

Glenisla Hotel

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Kirkton of Glenisla, an ancient farming community with Bronze Age and Pictish remains, has a deep ecclesiastical heritage reflected in its name, meaning "church town." From the 14th to 16th …

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3

2.81 km

Loch Shandra

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This man-made loch, created by damming the burn flowing down the glen, is a peaceful spot renowned for its excellent fly fishing opportunities, where anglers can catch wild brown and …

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4

3.04 km

Great spot for a swim

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Leave the path near the solitary tree and head down for a swim.

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5

4.27 km

Heather Fields and Lake View

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6

6.34 km

Auchintaple Loch

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Auchintaple Loch, a popular spot for walkers on the Cateran Trail, features a boat house on its far side. Although man-made, the area is rich in history, with nearby remnants …

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7

6.61 km

View of Loch Auchintaple

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There's a nice dirt path around the south side of the Loch.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

5.78 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.44 km

2.58 km

943 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 12 October

14°C

3°C

69 %

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