Welcome to
Montrose Path Network
North Water Viaduct, Kinnaber Links
and Montrose Beach
Montrose was founded by King David I in 1140 as a burgh and a port serving Angus and the Mearns. The High Street is
built on a shingle ridge between the North Sea and Montrose Basin, the tidal estuary of the South Esk river. Montrose
Steeple is the focal point of the town’s skyline. Montrose Harbour has traditionally been a source of trade and fishing,
and Scurdie Ness lighthouse was built in 1870 to help prevent shipwrecks on the surrounding coast.
A purpose built cycle path links Montrose to an
impressive viaduct over the North Esk river, after
which you can follow a minor road to St Cyrus beach.
An alternative return route from the viaduct takes you
along the riverside, and back to Montrose via Kinnaber
Links or the beach.
The paths in this leaflet are an excellent way to explore the varied coastal landscape around Montrose.
Distance:
8 ½ miles (13½ km) round trip from
town centre. 4 miles (6½ km) round
trip from Broomfield.
Ferryden to Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
and Mains of Usan
Approx time: 4 hours from town centre,
2 hours from Broomfield.
A rewarding walk with views over Montrose Harbour
and the mouth of the South Esk. Keep an eye out for
dolphins, seals and eider ducks.
Start:
Terrain & accessibility: Surfaced path on the main cycle
route. Mostly level, with one steeper slope to the
viaduct. Unsurfaced paths and tracks through Kinnaber
Links, with some kissing gates. Uneven ground, narrow
steep sections and steps on the riverside path.
Distance:
2 miles (3½ km) return to lighthouse
from Ferryden. 3½ miles (6km) return
to Mains of Usan
Approx time: 1 hour return to lighthouse.
2 hours return to Mains of Usan.
Start:
Ferryden
N.B. The beach route is impassable and unsafe at high
tide and storm conditions. Please check the tide times
at www.easytide.ukho.gov.uk
Hillside
Terrain & accessibility: Good surfaced private road
until lighthouse. Moderate climb through Ferryden,
then fairly level. Grass fields towards Mains of Usan,
with gates.
A track through open farmland, leading to Dubton
and Hillside. In Hillside you can take a detour to
Rosemount estate, the grounds of a former mansion
house. Return the same way or via the roadside
cycleway to Borrowfield.
N.B. Cattle may be grazing in the fields beyond the
lighthouse. Do not take your dog if calves are present.
Keep it on a lead or at heel at other times.
Distance:
2½ miles (4 km) round trip from
Borrowfield, 7 miles (11 km) from
town centre.
Approx time: 1 hour 15 minutes from Borrowfield.
Start:
Newhame Road or Montrose High
Street.
Terrain & accessibility: Farm track and roadside
pavements. Fairly level. Short metal walkway and
uneven muddy ground at south end of track.
Wherever possible, barriers such as stiles and
steps have been avoided, to make paths as
accessible as possible to all users, including
disabled people, cyclists and horseriders.
Path surfaces vary from firm purpose built
paths to farm tracks and earth paths. Further
details are included in the walk descriptions.
Many of the paths are on working farms and
estates. Please respect land management
operations, take your litter home and keep
you dog under proper control.
ANGUS
A90
A92
Brechin
Montrose
Kirriemuir
Forfar
Blairgowrie
Dunkeld
Coupar
Angus
A90
Dundee
A94
A92
A92
Arbroath
Carnoustie
Monifieth
A90
Perth
A9
A92
A91
St Andrews
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Useful Information
Arbroath Tourist Information Centre
01241 872609
Montrose Museum & Tourist Information Point
01674 673232
Montrose Library
01674 673256
www.angus.gov.uk
www.angusahead.com
Traveline (Public Transport Information)
www.travelinescotland.com
0871 200 22 33
Leaflets are also available for path networks in other
parts of Angus.
Please contact the Council’s ACCESSLine on
08452 777 778 for further information
Craig Braes
A short walk, with elevated views over the tidal
expanses of Montrose Basin to the Angus Hills in
the distance.
Distance:
1½ miles (2 km) return from Rossie
Island.
Approx time: 45 minutes return.
Start:
Rossie Island roundabout.
Terrain & accessibility: Unsurfaced track, may be muddy
in places. Fairly steep. One gate.
Angus Path Networks
A9
The content of this publication can be made available
in alternative formats or translated into other
community languages.
Montrose High Street, or Broomfield
playing fields.
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