www.angus.gov.uk • www.angusahead.com
E-mail: [email protected] or visit www.angus.uk
Please contact the Council’s ACCESSLine on
03452 777 778 for further information
Leaflets are also available for path networks in other parts of Angus.
The content of this publication can be made available in alternative
formats or translated into other community languages.
www.travelinescotland.com
Traveline (Public Transport Information)
www.visitangus.com
www.angus.gov.uk
Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
01241 435329
Arbroath Library
01241 435605
Arbroath Tourist Information Centre
01241 872609
Useful Information
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A9
A91
St Andrews
Perth
A9
Dundee
Coupar
Angus
Blairgowrie
Dunkeld
A90
A92
Forfar
Arbroath
A92
Kirriemuir
Montrose
Brechin
ANGUS
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A92
Arbroath Path
Network
Angus Path Networks
We have suggested a few routes in this leaflet for you to explore the coast and countryside around Arbroath, or you
can link the other paths to create your own route.
Auchmithie
Clifftop Walk
Arbroath Harbour
to Arbirlot
The clifftop path to Auchmithie takes you through some
of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Angus. At the
halfway point you descend to a sandy beach in
Carlingheugh Bay, with interesting rock formations and
caves. Auchmithie has its own shingle beach and a
ruined harbour, nestling between tall cliffs.
This route takes you along the coast from the historic
harbour to West Links with its expansive sand beach,
and through farmland along the wooded valley of the
Elliot Water to Arbirlot village. Distance:
5 miles (8km) return trip to
Carlingheugh Bay. 5 miles (8km) one
way to Auchmithie.
Approx time: 2½ hours return trip to
(walking)
Carlingheugh Bay. 2½ hours one way
to Auchmithie.
Start:
Hill Road or Auchmithie. There is a bus
service between Arbroath Bus Station
and Auchmithie.
Terrain and accessibility: Most of the path is relatively
level with a firm even surface. Towards Carlingheugh
Bay the path is narrow and in places and it is close to
the cliff edge – take care! There are steep steps at
either end of Carlingheugh Bay and there is no path
along the beach.
N.B. Please be aware that the cliff edges can be prone
to erosion. Keep well away from the edge and take
extra care if you have children with you.
Distance:
6 miles (10km) return trip.
Approx time: 3 hours return trip.
(walking)
Start:
Arbroath Harbour or Auchmithie.
Terrain and accessibility: The coastal path to West Links
is flat with a firm even surface. Bridge with flights of
steps over the railway at Elliot (alternative pedestrian
level crossing ½ mile south). The path from Elliot to
Arbirlot is unsurfaced, partly through fields, with some
flights of steps (not suitable for cyclists or horseriders).
N.B. There may be cattle on the path between Elliot
and Arbirlot. Do not take your dog if there are cows
with calves.
Wherever possible, barriers such as stiles and
steps have been avoided, to make paths as
accessible as possible for everybody, including
disabled people, cyclists and horseriders. Path
surfaces vary from firm purpose build paths to
farm tracks and earth paths. Further details are
included in the walk descriptions.
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Carnoustie
Monifieth
Arbroath is midway along the Angus coast, surrounded by sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, fertile farmland and wooded
dens. The town grew up around Arbroath Abbey in medieval times and expanded as a flax weaving town when the
harbour was built. It went on to become a thriving fishing community and more recently a popular seaside holiday
destination.
Some of the paths are on working farms and
other privately owned land. Please respect
land management operations, take your litter
home and keep you dog under proper control.
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Welcome to Arbroath Path Network
Coastal Path
to East Haven
From West Links the coastal cycle path carries on
through the dunes to the old fishing village at East Haven,
and onwards to Carnoustie and eventually Dundee.
Distance:
East Haven 4½ miles (7 km),
Carnoustie 7 miles (11km).
Approx time: East Haven 2 hours 15 minutes each
(walking)
way, Carnoustie 3½ hours each way.
Approx time: East Haven 45 minutes each way,
(cycling)
Carnoustie 1 hour each way.
Start:
Arbroath Harbour
Terrain and accessibility: Purpose built path with a firm
even suface. Mostly flat with one or two gentle slopes.
Short sections of road or pavement in East Haven and
Carnoustie.
N.B. There is a separate leaflet for the coastal path to
Monifieth. There is a regular bus service between
Arbroath, East Haven and Carnoustie.
St Vigeans and
Waulkmills
This route takes you through the Brothock Valley to
historic St Vigeans with its picturesque church. From St
Vigeans the path follows a tree lined former railway line
alongside the Brothock Water towards Letham Grange.
Distance:
St Vigeans 2 miles (3¼ km) return,
Letham Grange 6½ miles (10½ km)
return.
Approx time: St Vigeans 1 hour return trip, Letham
(walking)
Grange 3 hours 15 minutes return.
Approx time: St Vigeans 20 minutes return,
(cycling)
Letham Grange 1 hour return trip.
Start:
Guthrie Port
Terrain and accessibility: Level tarred paths to St
Vigeans. Firm path to Letham Grange with some
localised muddy areas. The section immediately north
of St Vigeans is not accessible to horseriders due to a
narrow bridge.
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A91
Dundee
Blairgowrie
Dunkeld
Coupar
Angus
A90
St Andrews
A92
Arbroath
Forfar
A92
Montrose
Brechin
ANGUS
A92
A90
Arbroath Path
Network
Angus Path Networks
Welcome to Arbroath Path Network
Arbroath is midway along the Angus coast, surrounded by sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, fertile farmland and wooded
dens. The town grew up around Arbroath Abbey in medieval times and expanded as a flax weaving town when the
harbour was built. It went on to become a thriving fishing community and more recently a popular seaside holiday
destination.
Coastal Path
to East Haven
From West Links the coastal cycle path carries on
through the dunes to the old fishing village at East Haven,
and onwards to Carnoustie and eventually Dundee.
Distance:
We have suggested a few routes in this leaflet for you to explore the coast and countryside around Arbroath, or you
can link the other paths to create your own route.
Approx time:
(walking)
Approx time:
(cycling)
Start:
Arbroath Harbour
to Arbirlot
Auchmithie
Clifftop Walk
The clifftop path to Auchmithie takes you through some
of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Angus. At the
halfway point you descend to a sandy beach in
Carlingheugh Bay, with interesting rock formations and
caves. Auchmithie has its own shingle beach and a
ruined harbour, nestling between tall cliffs.
Distance:
5 miles (8km) return trip to
Carlingheugh Bay. 5 miles (8km) one
way to Auchmithie.
Approx time: 2½ hours return trip to
(walking)
Carlingheugh Bay. 2½ hours one way
to Auchmithie.
Start:
Hill Road or Auchmithie. There is a bus
service between Arbroath Bus Station
and Auchmithie.
Terrain and accessibility: Most of the path is relatively
level with a firm even surface. Towards Carlingheugh
Bay the path is narrow and in places and it is close to
the cliff edge – take care! There are steep steps at
either end of Carlingheugh Bay and there is no path
along the beach.
E-mail: [email protected] or visit www.angus.gov.uk Please contact the Council’s ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778 for further information
Leaflets are also available for path networks in other parts of Angus.
The content of this publication can be made available in alternative
formats or translated into other community languages.
www.travelinescotland.com
Traveline (Public Transport Information)
www.visitangus.com
www.angus.gov.uk
Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
01241 435329
Arbroath Library
01241 435605
Arbroath Tourist Information Centre
01241 872609
Useful Information
M90
A92
A9
Perth
Carnoustie
Monifieth
A90
A9
Some of the paths are on working farms and
other privately owned land. Please respect
land management operations, take your litter
home and keep you dog under proper control.
Kirriemuir
Wherever possible, barriers such as stiles and
steps have been avoided, to make paths as
accessible as possible for everybody, including
disabled people, cyclists and horseriders. Path
surfaces vary from firm purpose build paths to
farm tracks and earth paths. Further details are
included in the walk descriptions.
This route takes you along the coast from the historic
harbour to West Links with its expansive sand beach,
and through farmland along the wooded valley of the
Elliot Water to Arbirlot village.
Distance:
6 miles (10km) return trip.
Approx time: 3 hours return trip.
(walking)
Start:
Arbroath Harbour or Auchmithie.
East Haven 4½ miles (7 km),
Carnoustie 7 miles (11km).
East Haven 2 hours 15 minutes each
way, Carnoustie 3½ hours each way.
East Haven 45 minutes each way,
Carnoustie 1 hour each way.
Arbroath Harbour
Terrain and accessibility: Purpose built path with a firm
even suface. Mostly flat with one or two gentle slopes.
Short sections of road or pavement in East Haven and
Carnoustie.
N.B. There is a separate leaflet for the coastal path to
Monifieth. There is a regular bus service between
Arbroath, East Haven and Carnoustie.
Terrain and accessibility: The coastal path to West Links
is flat with a firm even surface. Bridge with flights of
steps over the railway at Elliot (alternative pedestrian
level crossing ½ mile south). The path from Elliot to
Arbirlot is unsurfaced, partly through fields, with some
flights of steps (not suitable for cyclists or horseriders).
N.B. There may be cattle on the path between Elliot
and Arbirlot. Do not take your dog if there are cows
with calves.
N.B. Please be aware that the cliff edges can be prone
to erosion. Keep well away from the edge and take
extra care if you have children with you.
St Vigeans and
Waulkmills
This route takes you through the Brothock Valley to
historic St Vigeans with its picturesque church. From St
Vigeans the path follows a tree lined former railway line
alongside the Brothock Water towards Letham Grange.
Distance:
St Vigeans 2 miles (3¼ km) return,
Letham Grange 6½ miles (10½ km)
return.
Approx time: St Vigeans 1 hour return trip, Letham
(walking)
Grange 3 hours 15 minutes return.
Approx time: St Vigeans 20 minutes return,
(cycling)
Letham Grange 1 hour return trip.
Start:
Guthrie Port
Terrain and accessibility: Level tarred paths to St
Vigeans. Firm path to Letham Grange with some
localised muddy areas. The section immediately north
of St Vigeans is not accessible to horseriders due to a
narrow bridge.
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