Angus Glens Self-guided walk
The walk: A three-day, three-night self-guided walk in Scotland in the famous and fabulously scenic Angus Glens.
Distance: 48km/30miles.
Start: Glenisla.
Finish: Dykehead, followed by transport back to Dundee.
Grade 2 to 3:
Accommodation: Good quality and highly recommended B&B and country hotels, usually with en-suite facilities.
The Angus Glens Trek takes walkers on a journey of discovery, revealing en route a wealth of historical interest, wildlife and fabulous scenery.
Forming the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, the Angus Glens comprises five separate glens (or valleys), which are described as resembling the fingers of a giant's hand.
Scoured by huge glaciers during the Ice Age these glens, including Clova, Isla, Prosen, Lethnot and Esk, stretch from the flatter lowlands - known as the Straths - gently upwards like outspread fingers towards the summit tops of rounded hill tops and mountain summits.
The Glens are home to 14 Munros, some of which are claimed to be the easiest to summit of all the 283 Munros.
Suggested three-day, self-guided Angus Glens Trek itinerary
The holiday begins with an overnight stay in beautiful Glenisla
Day 1: Kirkton of Glenisla to Glen Prosen, 17km/11 miles, grade 2/3.
Day 2: Glen Prosen to Glen Clova via the Minister's Path, 11km/6.5 miles, grade 2.
Day 3: Glen Clova to Dykehead via Airlie Ridge, 20km/12miles, grade 2/3. (This section of the Angus Glens Trek was much enjoyed by Independent on Sunday travel writer Mark Rowe.)
Price: £290
Price includes:
- Detailed itinerary to ensure your holiday is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
- Hotel or quality B&B based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room, with ensuite.
- Baggage transfers between accommodations.
- Emergency back-up service.
- Maps and directions.
- Transport from Dundee to beginning of walk and return at the finish if required.
Walking itinerary to suit you
As with all our walks and cycles, Glentrek will do their best to change the itinerary to suit you. You may want to add days on at the end of your holiday or stop for longer in one of the overnight locations. Just let us know exactly what you are looking for and we will arrange it subject to availability. Simply contact Glentrek for details.