Glamis to Ark Hill & Castle walks

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Overview

COACH OUTING - 3 walks available with various pick up points in Aberdeen, Portlethen and Stonehaven

Main Walk - Initially walking through forest paths with a section on a minor road. Land Rover track to the top of Ark Hill. Downhill over moor to Barry Hillock with forest paths back to Glamis

Intermediate walk - approx. 8kms around Glamis Castle grounds

Short Walk - around Glamis village and castle grounds

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:10 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 354m / 1161ft
Type:: circular

All walks subject to change pending recces. More details will be available at least 1 month before the walk date

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 38419 46611
Nearest postcode:: DD8 1RJ
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Start time:: 9:00 am

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