3 Woods Walk - Templeton, Backmuir & Dronley Woods

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Overview

Route follows mainly good forest and farmland tracks, the old Newtyle Railway line and some minor road walking on quiet roads. Good views north towards the Sidlaw Hills and south over River Tay. Mainly flat with uphill stretch very near the end of walk

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 215m / 705ft
Type:: circular

Due to some road walking I am limiting this walk to 18 participants.

Local grade C+ RADO

Please book with walk leader at least 2 days before walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 35846 33982
Nearest postcode:: DD2 5QA
what3words:: central.reported.discloses

Start time:: 10:00 am

Templeton Woods car park is approximately 300 metres on right, north east of Birkhill Cemetery Entrance.

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