The Angus Glens walking guide Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852846985

A guidebook to 30 walks in the Angus Glens; north of Dundee and south of the Cairngorms. Covering the five Glens of Isla, Prosen, Clova, Lethnot and Esk with routes for competent walkers to explore remote upland areas. From 6 to 25km, the walks visit Munro peaks, glacial valleys, craggy corries, forests and lochs, and treat you to fabulous views. Seasons: Routes and timings are based on summer conditions but many of the routes offer good winter hikes if properly equipped and experienced. Centres: Forfar, Kirriemuir, Edzell and Brechin are gateways to the glens while the city of Dundee is within easy reach. Difficulty: A range of moderate to challenging hill and mountain walks, most circular, suitable for competent hillwalkers all graded according to difficulty and the majority following established paths and tracks; no special equipment is needed. Must See: Glen Isla, Glen Prosen, Glen Clova (including Glen Doll), Glen Lethnot and Glen Esk; Munros: Glas Maol, Creag Leacach, Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Tolmount, Tom Buidhe, Driesh, Mayar and Mount Keen; famous rights of way including Jock's Road, Capel Mounth and Monega Road.