Welcome to the Forfar and District group. We are ideally situated for access to the beautiful Angus countryside and coast, as well as forays into surrounding areas such as Perthshire and Fife.
We are a small friendly group who enjoy getting together for fresh air, exercise and socialising. Our walks are usually between 4 - 8 miles in length, on varying terrains. We walk every fortnight on Saturdays and have introduced midweek strolls, which can be up to 4 miles. When possible, we finish with a visit to a cafe.
Ramble - Saturday, 5th April - Fasque - Fettercairn Circular
MEET: MMCP at 9.30 a.m at Market Muir Car Park, Forfar or Fettercairn Square 10:15 a.m. This is a pleasant circular walk of 6.5 miles walking on minor roads and tracks, taking in Fettercairn Distillery, Fasque House and Fettercairn House.
About Fettercairn - this is a small village in Aberdeenshire 3 miles from Edzell. There is a beautiful memorial archway which was erected in 1864 to commemorate the 1861 visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert whilst they were staying at Balmoral Castle. We will also be taking in Fettercairn Distillery which was founded in 1824 by the owner of the Fasque Estate. In 1973 Whyte and MacKay acquired the distillery which is still part of the company. Fasque House / Castle was completed in 1809.
All are welcome to register for this walk please contact the walk leader, via walks manager with further information given below or on the walks app.
Strollers Walk - The Hides at Kinnordy Loch
MEET: MMCP at 09:30 a.m. at Market Muir Car Park, Forfar or Bon Scott Car Park at Bellies Brae, Kirriemuir at 10:00 a.m.
This walk will start at Bon Scott Car Park walking towards Kirriemuir Den to get to the path for Kinnordy Loch. Kirriemuir Den is a lovely park with good paths, there is steps which will take you to the start of the path to Kinnordy Loch. The walk to the loch is a lovely walk as well with good paths. The Loch is situated in a natural basin surrounded by farmland and woodlands, attracting all types of wildlife. In the summer months the ospreys visit but you may also see otters, red squirrels and deer, not to mention butterflies and dragonflies. There are three hides which provide view of different ares across the loch and there is a bird feeding station where many different types of woodland birds can be seen. Please wear sturdy shoes.
Walks planning meeting - Saturday 12th April - In the community meeting rooms at Asda Forfar @ 14:15.
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