Angus - for some of the best hillwalking in Scotland

Some of the finest hillwalking in Scotland can be found in Angus.

The area has 14 Munros, which can be climbed alone or linked together to give days on the hills that rival anywhere in the country, as well as low and mid-level walks which are suitable for all abilities.

To walk on the hills and in the Glens of Angus is to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience that brings visitors back time and time again.

There are steep-sided glens leading to extensive areas of high plateau where nothing has changed over many thousands of years - bar the distant scenery.

Up there, you can find large herds of red deer, golden eagles, an abundance of wildlife and rare alpine plants which are not found anywhere else in Britain.

Hillwalkers will also benefit from dramatic scenery, spectacular views and - because the area is so large - an absence of people.

And the Angus Glens remain popular with walkers through the colder months, as they are well-known for their excellent winter hillwalking routes.

Experience some of the biggest hillwalking challenges in Scotland

For those who love the great outdoors, Angus is an adventure playground and where there are walks suitable for all ability levels - from low-level strolls to multiple 'Munro-bagging'.

Muriel Gray, the well known broadcaster, journalist and hillwalker, visited Glen Doll recently and, after her visit said: "The Angus hills are stunning, absolutely stunning. They rock!"

This is also an area full of history with monuments to those who have died in battle and to those who have shaped the history of Scotland and beyond.

Listed below is some further information on the Angus hills:

Hill Paths/Through Routes

• Monega Path in the west of the area runs from Tulchan Lodge in Glen Isla, over the shoulder of Glas Maol (a Munro) by Sron na Gaoithe to Glenshee.
• Jock's Road - one of the most famous hillwalking tracks in Scotland - starts in Glen Doll and runs over Crow Craigies to Glen Callater then on to Braemar.
• Capel Mounth path runs from Glen Doll to Ballater via Loch Muick.
• Mounth Road runs from Invermark in Glen Esk, over the shoulder of Mount Keen (the most easterly Munro in Scotland) to Glen Tanar then Aboyne.
• Fungle Road runs from Tarfside in Glenesk over to Deeside.
• Part of the Cateran Trail lies in Glenisla and runs through Perthshire.

Many of these paths are also popular with mountain bike riders, with Angus offering a wide range of cycling routes suitable for all levels.

Find out more about the Fauna and Flora of the Angus Glens