Drumtochty forest trails

This figure of eight route in Drumtochty Forest makes an enjoyable short outing. Part of the route follows an old mill race through a small gorge. No waymarking so the map is needed.

Terrain

Forest paths; includes steps and section through ravine - can be muddy.

Public Transport

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Start

Drumtochty Forestry car park. Map and directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 2.75km/1.5 miles
Time: 1 hour
Ascent: 93m (Profile)
Grid Ref: NO697798

Maps / GPS

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Accommodation

Walk Description

Stage 1

Drumtochty Glen marks where the agricultural land of the Mearns rises up into the foothills of the Mounth. The route starts from the forestry car park which is approximately a kilometre further up from the glen from the beautiful St Palladius' Church. The walk heads to the Mill pond and then loops up the glen.

Stage 2

Start up the track that climbs steeply uphill from the parking and picnic area. Ignore an early faint path up to the right and continue on on the track until it levels off and take a path off to the right. This leads down a series of steps to reach a mill race just short of the Dhulin Burn. Turn left and walk along the mill race, which leads through a small ravine to reach a footbridge and waterfall.

Stage 3

Cross the bridge and follow the path uphill until it reaches a larger track; turn left along this. Ignore a path to the right and continue to pass the dam and head round the back of the mill pond. Cross the bridge above this and then turn left to begin the walk back down the glen. It soon joins the track; continue ahead almost all the way back to the start. Just before reaching the parking area and before you cross the water, turn right alongside a small burn to begin the walk up the glen.

Stage 4

This loop continues up the glen by the burn for some distance before swinging right and climbing from a bench to make a return at a higher level through the trees. At a fork, keep to the lower, right hand route and follow it back to the start.

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Route Profile

Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walkers' responsibility to check it and navigate using a map and compass.