Rocks of Solitude Circuit, Edzell

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Overview

Follow the river North Esk upstream as it squeezes through an impressive gorge and enjoy woodland paths and a minor road through pleasant countryside to complete the circuit from picturesque Edzell. Please bring packed lunch. Please let leader know if you don't want your photo to appear on our Facebook pages.

Sunday, 11 August 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 75m / 246ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 44 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . .

Terrain - Clear woodland paths - steep drops to river. Minor road. Short section of rough path which can be avoided.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 43290 32331
Nearest postcode:: DD4 8JX
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Odeon Cinema Car Park, Douglasfield, Dundee

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 59900 69101
Nearest postcode:: DD9 7TD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Car park at North end of Edzell main street

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