Tarfside to Shinfur

Brechin Group

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Overview

On hill tracks north to Glentennet. Around Cairny Hill and return via Shinfur. Moderate walk with one short incline. One easy crossing of a narrow burn using a stepping stone - support will be provided if necessary.

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 170m / 558ft
Type:: circular

OS maps: Landranger 44; Explorer 395

Local grade C+

No dogs please.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 60067 59694
Nearest postcode:: DD9 7EU
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Inch Car Park, off River Street at foot of Witchden Road, Brechin

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 49296 79661
Nearest postcode:: DD9 7YU
what3words:: cuddled.mixer.senior

Start time:: 10:30 am

Tarfside car park, Glenesk

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