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Balintore Castle – Quiet Glen Road loop from Kirriemuir

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Balintore Castle – Quiet Glen Road loop from Kirriemuir

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Balintore Castle – Quiet Glen Road loop from Kirriemuir

03:01

37.6km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

24.8 km

Balintore Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was originally built by David Lyon, a wealthy conservative MP for use as a sporting lodge. It was left abandoned for many years after its previous owner had …

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2

27.5 km

Quiet Glen Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Don't run over any road side bunnies

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3

27.6 km

Glenshee Road

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet road with great views.

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4

36.0 km

Kinnordy House and Jo Gifford Art Studio

Highlight • Structure

There's an art gallery attached to Kinnordy House here - Jo Gifford (art studio)

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B

37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

14.4 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

17.8 km

14.4 km

3.28 km

2.12 km

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 18 October

10°C

-1°C

48 %

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