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Climbing in Scotland
Beyond the Glen Clova Hotel the glen closes in more. The highest points above the glen are Driesh (947m) on the west and The Goet on Ben Tirran (896m) on the east. The hotel itself is at an altitude of about 220m (700ft).
If you would like to find out more about the area, a visit to the Gateway to the Glens' Museum in Kirriemuir is recommended. The museum contains fascinating displays and information, and books of local interest are on sale. You can also find more information about Angus here.
Maps For Climbing in Scotland
The area described on this site is covered by OS Landranger sheet 44 (Ballater & Glen Clova) and Explorer sheet 388 (Lochnagar, Glen Muick and Glen Clova), and one of these maps should be taken with you on all but the lowlevel walks. These maps are usually available at the hotel. The map in this leaflet shows the general line of the routes described, but is not detailed enough to be a safety aid on its own for the medium or higher level walks.
Climbing Safely
The weather in Scotland can change quite suddenly - not for nothing is it sometimes said that you can experience four seasons in a day! On all but the shortest walks, therefore, you should take with you a rucksack with waterproofs, a fleece or sweater, hat and gloves, and some food and a drink. You should also wear good walking boots or strong shoes. Carry a map as listed above, and also a compass, and know how to use them, as mist can descend rapidly in the hills. Leave word at the hotel as to your route and when you expect to be back, and your mobile phone number if you are carrying one. These notes are not meant to alarm you, but are sensible safety precautions aimed at giving you that little bit of security you may need.
Public Transport
There is at present only limited public transport in the area covered by this leaflet, though it is hoped that better services may be offered in the near future. At the moment, there is a bus on schooldays only running up the glen from the hotel at 07.55 as far as Braedownie. In the afternoon it returns from Braedownie at 16.28. This service is primarily for schoolchildren and does not run at weekends or in the holidays. There is also a postbus in the morning leaving Kirriemuir at 8.30am arriving at the hotel at 10. 1 0am, Braedownie at 10.30am and back at 15.30.
The Ranger Service
Angus Council have a ranger base, with two rangers, at Braedownie. You will also find information on walks etc here and at the Forestry Commission carpark at the foot of Glen Doll. The rangers regularly lead guided walks and their programme is available from the base. Going out with them is recommended, as you will learn a great deal about the area, its landscape and wildlife.
Contact Numbers
Angus Council Ranger Service, Glen Doll: 01575 550233
Glen Clova Hotel: 01575 550350,
Museum of the Glens, Kirriemuir: 01575 575479
Tourist Information Centre, Kirriernuir: 01575 574097