Angus Glens Walking Festival

ANGUS GLENS WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location:  Angus, North East Scotland, UK

Time of the year:  June

Duration: 4 days

Number of Walks:  28 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2003

2010 edition: 3rd  - 6th June 2010 
2010 edition programme:

2011 edition: 2nd - 5th June 2011 
2011 edition programme:
http://www.angusahead.com/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=13507&sID=25890

http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/VisitEvents/WalkingFestival/Angus-Glens-Walk-Programme-2011.asp

2012 edition: 31st May - 3rd June 2012 
2012 edition programme: http://www.angusahead.com/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=15699&sID=25575

http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/VisitEvents/WalkingFestival/Angus-Glens-Walk-Programme.asp

Thursday 31 May
1 - Kilbo Path, Driesh, Mayar and Corrie Fee - Very strenuous    
2 - Glen Esk to Glen Clova - Very strenuous    
3 - Airlie Ridge - Strenuous
4 - Gallow Hill, Craigowl & Auchterhouse Hill - Moderate
5 - Glen Doll Forest & Corrie Fee NNR - Moderate    
6 - Forfar Loch Country Park - All abilities    
               
Friday 1 June
7 - Glen Tanar to Glen Esk via Mt Keen - Extremely strenuous
8 - Falls of Damff - Very Strenuous
9 - Burnt Hill, Glen Esk - Strenuous
10 - 3 Glens Walk - Strenuous
11  - Stonyford, Glen Lethnot to Tarfside & Invermark Glen Esk - Moderate
12  - Minister's Path, River South Esk - Moderate
13 - Dunninald Castle to Scurdie Ness & SWT Centre - Moderate
14 - Monikie Country Park - All abilities    
                 
Saturday 2 June
15 - Jock's Road, Braemar to Glen Doll - Extremely strenuous    
16 - Glen Lethnot to Glen Clova - Very strenuous    
17 - Crock - Strenuous
18 - Waterhead Glen Lethnot to Glentrusta and Afflochie - Moderate    
19 - Meams Hill to Kirriemuir - Moderate    
20 - Upper Glen Clova Eagle Watch - Easy    
21 - Arbroath, Celebration of the Bell Rock Lighthouse  - All abilities
   
Sunday 3 June
22 - Capel Mounth to Spittal of Loch Muick - Extremely strenuous    
23 - Loch Brandy and Loch Wharral - Very strenuous    
24 - Davies Burrach, Loch Esk, Bachnagairn - Strenuous
25  - Glen Quiech, Auld Darkney - Moderate    
26 - Glen Uig & Glen Quharity - Moderate    
27 - The Rocks of Solitude and Gannochy Gorge - Easy    
28 - Crombie Country Park, Discovery Trail - All abilities

Number of participants (average): about 5 hundred

Notable walks: Glen Prosen to Glen Isla, Glen Esk to Glen Clova and Jock’s Road from Braemar to Glen Doll

Walks for disabled persons?

Price:  Paid

Notes: 
Thursday's Evening Event: 
Informative talk on the Galapagos Islands by Graham Christer
This year's Walkers' Welcome event comprised an opportunity to both socialise and listen to the interesting wildlife of the Galapogos Islands by Angus Countyside Ranger, Graham Christer.

Friday's Evening Event:
A Taste of Angus - a celebration of Angus food, drink & culture
In addition to experiencing the hills, glens and coastline of Angus, this evening allowes walkers to immerse themselves further into Angus culture with samples of food & drink while being entertained by local Angus talent.

Saturday's Evening Event:
Ceilidh and BBQ
"If it aint broke, don't fix it", which is exactly why the popular Saturday night Ceilidh Supper is still on the list of evening events. With music by the Rosely Ceilidh Band, this evening is one not to be missed!
http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/VisitEvents/WalkingFestival/Angus-Glens-Walking-Festival-Evening-Events-2011.asp

Dogs not allowed  on the walks


Sponsoring:

Organization:  Mick Pawley (manager)


Contact:
walkingfestival@angusahead.com

VisitScotland Information Centre
Phone 01382 527527.

Website:
http://www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival/

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