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Angus Biking Route – Glenisla Forest

Route Description

This is a family-friendly itinerary that involves no public roads, offering various side options to extend the route.

The route starts at the Freuchies car park, close to Kirkton of Glenisla in the Cateran Ecomuseum.

From the car park the route follows the track to the left, passing Loch Shandra. The route follows the gravel track up the hill past the Tulloch cottage and flattens out, passing Craigie Hill on the right.

Here are various other tracks to explore as well, but the route continues straight over the crossroads down to Glenmarkie Lodge.

The track to the right takes you past the lodge and over the Glenmarkie track back to Freuchies.

Category
Gravel Bike

Starting Point
Freuchies car park, Kirkton of Glenisla

Grade
Easy (Green)

Length
12km

Height
180m

Time
1.5 to 2 hrs

Route Map

Glenisla Forest

This route has been designed by the Cateran Ecomuseum. Find out more about the heritage sites it connects you to.

Mountain Biking Tips

When mountain biking in Angus, please follow this advice:

  • Let path users know you are coming as early as possible
  • Slow down for other path users
  • Take care and watch your speed on blind corners/dips
  • Respect wildlife and environment – leave it as you find it
  • If the route looks wet and fragile, please go slowly (or walk) and stick to the line of the track
  • Follow ‘Route Specific” instructions highlighted
  • Route descriptions may change so be flexible with your plans and be ready to use alternative routes
  • We recommend you use an Ordnance Survey map to help if you make a wrong turn
  • Check the weather – take appropriate equipment