Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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After 852 m for 1.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse – TGO Challenge Finish Point

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Lighthouse guarding entrance to Montrose harbour. Like all of its kind, it is now automatic but still retains atmosphere. A “Challenge Cairn” was erected here in May 2005 so it …

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5.89 km

Fishtown of Usan

Highlight • Monument

Poignant row of deserted fishermen’s cottages plus abandoned coastguard tower make this a place of much atmosphere. Easy lane walk to Montrose or follow the coast to Scurdie Ness.

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7.53 km

Elephant Rock Arch, Boddin Point

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A naturally formed, volcanic rock arch, just off Boddin Point.

The arch has been sculptured by the sea for thousands of year, and has taken up the shape of an elephant, standing, looking out over the North Sea.

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8.21 km

Boddin Point Limekiln Ruins

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Not as good as it looks on the map. The huge “castle” is in fact a former limekiln. Just north is the weirdly shaped Elephant Rock. Lane walk to Montrose.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

3.01 km

1.77 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

5.71 km

3.90 km

2.27 km

659 m

212 m

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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