Glen Doll, Bachnagairn, Jock's Road Circuit

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Overview

Walk along forestry track alongside River South Esk . Track up to Bachnagairn then ascend up to Loch Esk. Join Jock's Road to return via Davie's Bourach.

The shorter walk option is to walk up to Bachnagairn and then return.

Saturday, 27 September 2025

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:: 800m / 2625ft
Type:: circular

OS Map 44

Walking on forestry tracks, stony, board walkway and a boggy section along Loch Esk plateau, for approximately 1km.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 60069 59693
Nearest postcode:: DD9 7EU
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Inch car park off River St at foot of Wichden Rd

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 28341 76133
Nearest postcode:: DD8 4RD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Glen Doll Car Park. Bring £1 coins for parking meter - parking charge at time of planning is £3.00.

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