Carnoustie Links, Carnoustie

Summary

Follow the coast from Carnoustie and then skirt round the famous golf course to visit a wildlife pond and return on the shared cycleway passing golf clubs and the large Oxford Hotel on this almost level circuit. Care is needed to look out for golfers and not to disturb their play.

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Terrain

Surfaced path shared with cyclists, path and track at edge of golf course.

Getting there

Start

Carnoustie sea front.

Public Transport

Train and bus to Carnoustie.

Start Grid Ref

NO565344

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 6.5km / 4 miles
Time: 1- 1.5 hours
Ascent: 8m (Profile)

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Stage 1

The walk starts from the seafront - from the centre of Carnoustie follow the road under the railway line and there is a parking area immediately opposite. From here head west (to the right as you look out to sea) to pass a leisure centre and follow the surfaced shared path near the seawall.

Stage 2

Soon the famous Carnoustie Golf Links can be seen on the right, with the large white Oxford Hotel adjacent. The golf course attracts players from all over the world and regularly hosts important tournaments such as the Open. After a turning area there is a warning sign about the golf course. Follow the path over the bridge and then immediately take the path to the left, before the red dog bin. This keeps to the coast at the edge of the course.

Stage 3

When the path rejoins a golf course track keep left towards the edge of Barry Links firing range - a red flag signals any firing. Do not go through the gate into the range but turn right to follow the track along the edge of the golf course, keeping to the right of the firing range boundary fence. This track provides pleasant views over the golf course and the countryside beyond.

Stage 4

Keep following the track until it reaches a junction next to some young pine trees. Turn left here and continue on the wide track next to the range boundary fence. Soon the track turns right, to head away from the fence. Follow the track as it curves around two ponds, popular with wildfowl.

Stage 5

Further on the track follows the edge of the golf course and then the practice field. At the far end the cycle path from Broughty Ferry is reached - turn right along it.Follow the surfaced track (which is also used by cars) around the edge of the course. Opposite Golf Street railway station turn right and then left to follow the road past the Ladies Golf Club and the Oxford Hotel to reach the start of the walk.

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