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Over the Sidlaws and Back

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Overview

A circular walk which traverses the hills via Shanry and Dalreichmoor and returns via Franklyden and Fingask.

Saturday, 25 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
360m / 1181ft
Type:
circular

There is some quite steep climbing in the first part of the walk, but on good ground.

The views on the return are the reward.  

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 22583 26817
Nearest postcode:
PH2 7RT
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Start time:
10:00 am

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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