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Dundee & District Group

We are the Dundee & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Steady accent up to Catlaw across fields to trig point. Return by Glen Quharity and around Balintore Castle. Steep decent at one point before crossing the stream. Lovely views from castle on a clear day.

Due to shortage of parking, only 12 people travelling in 3 cars can be accommodated. 

Booking your place:   If you would like to join this walk, you are required to book a place up to 24 HOURS BEFORE THE WALK STARTS by contacting Joan Ingram (by phone or text only) on 07866 535508  and giving your name and telephone number. Booking will be on a first come first served basis.  If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Please note: we’re unable to accept anyone who turns up without a booking

Saturday, 23 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
392m / 1286ft
Type:
circular

OS Map:  53    Local Grade:  B

Please ensure you have emergency contact details in your rucksack.

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Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 43280 32354
Nearest postcode:
DD4 8JX
what3words:
slang.towers.rigid
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Odeon Cinema Car Park, Douglas Road, Dundee.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 29599 58601
Nearest postcode:
DD8 5JS
what3words:
undivided.stowing.finest
Start time:
10:15 am

Old Gates of Balintore Castle near Auldallan

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking