Begin your second day at Crombie Country Park, where surfaced woodland trails wind through the peaceful landscape surrounding the reservoir.

The Discovery Trail offers an enjoyable circuit for walkers and cyclists, with plenty of opportunities to look out for woodland wildlife. Other options include the Peddieston and Birchwood Trails, allowing you to choose a route that suits the time available, your ability and the conditions.

Check current route information before travelling, as forestry work, storms or seasonal conditions may affect access. Paths can be wet, muddy or icy in autumn and winter, so wear suitable footwear and take care underfoot.

Continue to Monikie Country Park, around five minutes by car from Crombie.

Explore walking and cycling trails around the reservoirs and through the woodland. You can also spend some quiet time wildlife watching from the bird hides or try a self-led activity using simple navigation and map-reading skills.

The park’s activities can include kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding and raft building. Availability varies by season and weather conditions, so check the ANGUSalive website before your visit and book activities in advance where required.

Pause for lunch at Café Byzantium, situated at Monikie Country Park.

Its reservoir-side setting makes it a convenient place to rest and refuel between the day’s activities.

Check the café’s Facebook page for current seasonal opening times before travelling. If it is closed, you can bring a packed lunch and use one of the park’s picnic areas. Alternatively, continue to nearby Carnoustie or Monifieth, where you will find a choice of local cafés and restaurants.

Spend the afternoon at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, where you can choose an activity to suit your interests and energy level.

Enjoy a round on Kingennie Golf Course, a nine-hole, par-34 course designed by Scottish golf course architect Graeme Webster. Set within the resort, the course offers views towards the Tay estuary and Fife.

Fishing can be arranged at the resort, subject to availability and seasonal conditions. Contact the team before visiting to discuss the type of fishing offered, equipment, permits and any experience requirements.

For a slower-paced experience, book a session in the resort’s waterside sauna. It offers a peaceful place to relax after a morning of walking, cycling or golf.

If you would prefer a gentler afternoon, explore the resort’s grounds and waterside setting on foot. Ask the resort team about suitable routes before setting out.

Stay at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort for dinner after your afternoon activities.

Relax in the countryside setting and enjoy a warming meal overlooking the fishing ponds. The menu offers hearty dishes, with choices available for different dietary preferences.

You can also stay overnight in one of the resort’s self-catering lodges before travelling north to Glen Clova the following morning.

Book dinner and accommodation in advance.

Travel north from Kirriemuir through Glen Clova, one of the best-known of the Angus Glens.

The narrow road follows a dramatic glacial valley towards the hamlet of Clova and the forests of Glen Doll. Along the way, enjoy changing views of the River South Esk, steep hillsides, open moorland and mountain scenery.

Glen Clova was once part of an important route across the Grampians towards Aberdeenshire. Today, it provides access to Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve, Loch Brandy and a variety of woodland and mountain routes.

Autumn and winter conditions can change quickly in the glen. Check the weather, road conditions and daylight hours before setting out. Allow extra time, drive carefully on narrow sections and be prepared to change your plans if snow, ice, flooding or fallen trees affect access.

Phone coverage can be limited, so save any essential information before travelling and carry the details you need offline.

Begin your walk from Glen Doll car park, choosing one of the shorter waymarked forest routes.

The woodland offers a more sheltered introduction to the landscape than the higher mountain paths. Enjoy the river, forest and views towards the surrounding hills without committing to a full-day expedition.

If you are looking for a longer forest walk, consider the South Esk or White Water Trail. Both begin in the Glen Doll area and offer opportunities to explore riverside and woodland scenery.

Choose a route that suits your ability, available daylight and the conditions underfoot. Paths can be wet, muddy or icy, while river levels may rise after prolonged rain or snowmelt.

Route availability can change because of forestry operations, storms or fallen trees. Check current access information before travelling.

Carry a current map and know how to use it rather than relying entirely on your phone. Mobile coverage can be limited within the glens.

Experienced and properly equipped walkers can continue to Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve when conditions are suitable.

Corrie Fee is a vast natural amphitheatre shaped by glaciers and the continuing movement of ice and water. Its landscape includes towering cliffs, glacial moraines and a winding river. Its mountain habitat also supports rare plants and birds, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons.

Follow the trail to the edge of the forest for your first views into the corrie. Experienced walkers can continue farther into the uplands if the weather, visibility and ground conditions allow.

Autumn and winter conditions can include snow, ice, poor visibility and rapidly changing mountain weather. Continuing into the uplands requires appropriate navigation skills, winter equipment and mountain experience.

If you do not have this experience, remain on a suitable lower-level forest trail or arrange an outing with a qualified mountain guide. Be prepared to turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Bring your three-day active adventure to a close with dinner at Glen Clova Hotel, set among the hills near the head of the glen.

After a day outdoors, settle in with a drink and enjoy a freshly prepared meal featuring locally sourced ingredients.

If you would like more time in this peaceful part of Angus, overnight accommodation is available at the hotel and in its lodges.

Book dinner and accommodation in advance.