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Brechin Group

We are the Brechin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This is an out-and-back route on estate tracks and paths. Following river upstream; gentle ascents for 1½ miles, then leave track to ascend 170 m on narrow path, to rejoin track above valley step. (Longer option - stay on track for ascent). Continue on fairly level track along valley side, as far as Sheiling of Sauchs if desired - approx 5 miles each way. ( What3Words hears.user.sprinter ; NO 396757). Can be shortened at any point - note that the quoted ten miles and total ascent is only if we manage to get all the way to the Shieling.

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
330m / 1083ft
Type:
circular

Can be muddy. Some shallow fords along hillside track. This walk, more suitable for slower members, is planned to accompany a higher level walk over surrounding hilltops, with another leader. As this is just before the opening of the grouse shooting season, any dogs MUST be kept on very short leads. On wild, empty, open heather moorland, with few discreet toileting opportunities.

Local Grade C+

OS Maps: Landranger 44; Explorer 389

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 60067 59694
Nearest postcode:
DD9 7EU
what3words:
flamed.saves.dignify
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Inch Car Park, off River Street at foot of Witchden Road, Brechin

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 46555 71647
Nearest postcode:
DD9 7UR
what3words:
lies.dwarves.blacken
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking area at end of public road in Glen Lethnot, half a mile beyond Hunthill Lodge. (Take care on narrow glen road - few passing places)

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