Glen Doll to Bachnagairn (and return)

Dundee & District Group

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Overview

Park at Glen Doll visitors centre (£3 parking fee). Easy track through former forest, passing track to Loch Muick via Capel Mounth. After bridge over the South Esk water, track bends and adds gradual but significant height to trees at junction of path to Loch Esk. Please bring a packed lunch. Please note this walk can be done in any conditions as there is no significant risk if weather conditions are adverse. Plenty car parking spaces with toilet facilities on site.

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 238m / 781ft
Type:: circular

OS Map: 43 Local Grade: B

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Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 43289 32338
Nearest postcode:: DD4 8JX
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Odeon Cinema Car Park, Douglas Road, Dundee.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 28389 76059
Nearest postcode:: DD8 4RD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Gen Doll visitors centre

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