The best mountain hikes in Angus

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Want to explore more of the mountains In Aberdeenshire? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Angus to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Angus.

Mayar loop from Clova	Intermediate 04:16 12.1km
Sandy Beach at Loch Muick loop from Crathie	Expert 06:18 19.5km
Carn Aosda – The Cairnwell loop from Spittal of Glenshee	Expert 04:36 14.3km
Mount Keen loop from Tarfside	Expert 05:37 17.9km
Glas Tulaichean – Càrn an Rìgh loop from Spittal of Glenshee	Expert 08:11 25.7km
Carn an Tuirc – Cairn of Claise loop from Muckle Inverey	Intermediate 04:22 12.8km
Carn an Tuirc – Creag Leacach loop from Spittal of Glenshee	Expert 06:32 19.7km

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Mayar loop from Clova
04:16
12.1km
2.8km/h
660m
660m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sandy Beach at Loch Muick loop from Crathie
06:18
19.5km
3.1km/h
810m
810m
Expert
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Carn Aosda – The Cairnwell loop from Spittal of Glenshee
04:36
14.3km
3.1km/h
560m
560m
Expert
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Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Mount Keen loop from Tarfside
05:37
17.9km
3.2km/h
670m
670m
Expert
5.0
(4)
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Glas Tulaichean – Càrn an Rìgh loop from Spittal of Glenshee
08:11
25.7km
3.1km/h
1,000m
1,000m
Expert
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Carn an Tuirc – Cairn of Claise loop from Muckle Inverey
04:22
12.8km
2.9km/h
640m
640m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.