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Countryside Out & back

Forfar to Lunanhead: East Road and the Ditches Walk

Tayside

Distance
4.3 mi
Est. time
2h 15m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start in East Greens long-stay car park, reached from Canmore Street in central Forfar. Walk out through the car park access to Canmore Street, then use the town pavements along Castle Street, the short section of Brechin Road, Market Street and Station Road. Turn into St Margaret’s Park to reach the signposted East Road path at Whitehills.

Follow East Road north through the trees and between fields. At the northern junction keep to the maintained path towards Lunanhead, using the eastward link known as the Ditches. Join Carseview Terrace in the village and turn back at its junction with Old Brechin Road. Retrace the same route to East Greens. This walk uses the northern part of the council’s Lunanhead route and does not enter Restenneth Moss.

Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes for the 6.9 km return walk. Town pavements give way to gravel and earth paths with gentle slopes; wet weather can leave muddy or uneven patches. Wear suitable footwear, share the path considerately with cyclists and keep dogs under close control near farmland. Take care at the town road crossings. Shops and places to eat are available in Forfar; check current car park payment and parking signs before leaving your vehicle.

Route information: Angus Council, Forfar Path Network.

Walk details

County
Tayside
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
4.3 mi (6.9 km)
Est. time
2h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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