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Dundee & District Group

We are the Dundee & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

There is a steady climb for the first few killometres. From Abernethy Tower we walk towards the old quarry, onwards past Tarduff Hill, head into Pitmedden Forest and follow the trail to the top of Pitcairlie Hill with a fine view over theTay.  The return to Abernethy is via fields of Gattaway Farm.  Please let leader know if you don't want your photo to appear on our Facebook pages.

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
390m / 1280ft
Type:
circular

OS map: 58 . . . . Local grade: B . . . .

A circular walk on good forest tracks, paths, farm lanes and some pavement walking.Please bring packed lunch.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 42650 28731
Nearest postcode:
DD6 8AW
what3words:
tripped.shirt.engrossed
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Tay Road Bridge (South) Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 18900 16301
Nearest postcode:
PH2 9JQ
what3words:
plugs.botanists.importers
Start time:
10:00 am

Abernethy Tower in the Village centre. There is a small car park off the main street or on street parking with consideration.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking