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Two Monuments and a Castle

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Overview

The walk soon joins the River South Esk and follows that upstream before commencing a circuitous and steady ascent to reach the Airlie Monument on Tulloch Hill. On the downhill stretch we pass the Scott Monument and continue down from there to wander through the grounds of Cortachy Castle. 

Saturday, 2 May 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 39320 59672
Nearest postcode:
DD8 4LY
what3words:
replays.brotherly.mooring
Start time:
10:30 am

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