モントローズベイシン地域自然保護区のおすすめランニングルート

Avoid high tide to enjoy the beach for as far as possible. Although the full walk is possible if the tide is falling from its high point.

A golden sand beach, stretching 3 miles to the confluence of the River Esk. The beach offers fantastic views over the North Sea and Scurdieness lighthouse, and the play around, pools and pitch and putt offer fun for all the family.

The active port is an important part of Montrose's industry and economy, as well as an integral part of their history.

Every year, the Park Hotel is the central meeting point for all the participants of the The Great Outdoors Challenge. You will receive your certificate of completion along with a shirt. In the evening, you can attend the dinner to celebrate your successful crossing of Scotland. Camping in the lawn is allowed during the event.

The Charleton Fruit Farm is a pick your own farm with a nice café that is famous for its strawberry desserts such as the strawberry tart, but also offers really good hearty food as well. It's a popular place for participants of the TGO challenge to stop here before ending the journey at the sea shore. The farm has also a small shop with unique goods and there is a great playground for the kids with picnic benches. Open every day 10 AM to 4 PM.

The path on the ‘harbour-facing side’ is a shared-use (pedestrians/cyclists) one. Feel free to use it, perhaps even for a short stop to enjoy a different view of the (sometimes big) ships 🚢 that anchor there.

The South Esk bridge carries the A92 into Montrose. It crosses parallel to the railway bridge slightly inland giving great views past this and into the Montrose Basin. Looking the other way out along the river towards the sea you can see the lifeboat station on the northern bank and the industrial fishing harbour. Riding across the bridge is fun and allows you to do a loop of the scenic Montrose Basin and the coast south and north of Montrose.

The lighthouse on Scurdie Ness was opened in 1870 after the local population requested one following several wrecks. It was automated in 1987. The headland makes a great ride on its own or as part of a longer loop. The road out along the northern coast is access to the lighthouse only so you're unlikely to see many cars but you might spot seals, dolphins and whales.