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Kirriemuir Landward West

Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch & Forter Castle loop from Kirkton — Glen Isla

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Kirriemuir Landward West

Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch & Forter Castle loop from Kirkton — Glen Isla

Moderate

4.5

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Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch & Forter Castle loop from Kirkton — Glen Isla

04:46

17.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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2.93 km

Loch Shandra

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This man-made loch, created by damming the burn flowing down the glen, is a peaceful spot renowned for its excellent fly fishing opportunities, where anglers can catch wild brown and …

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6.43 km

Auchintaple Loch

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Auchintaple Loch, a popular spot for walkers on the Cateran Trail, features a boat house on its far side. Although man-made, the area is rich in history, with nearby remnants …

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10.7 km

View of Forter Castle

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Forter Castle is a striking fortified mansion that was built in 1560 by the Ogilvy family of Airlie. The castle was ravaged by fire in the mid-17th century and was …

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

4.60 km

4.49 km

Surfaces

8.43 km

5.38 km

3.10 km

666 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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