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Cycle Route 8 – Carnoustie to Crombie Park

Route Description

A ride out from Carnoustie to visit two of the country parks in Angus.

Starting at the Aboukir Hotel, follow the Arbroath Road towards Easthaven and turn left at Westhaven Road. After 0.8km/0.5m, go straight on at the crossroads. Continue for 1.1km/0.7m and turn right at the T junction onto the A930 to Arbroath. After 0.8km/0.5m, turn left at the crossroads onto the cycle path. At Dobbies Garden Centre, cross the A92. Turn right at the mini roundabout to Kingennie. After 1.9km/1.2m, turn right at the T junction onto the B961 to Newbigging. Turn left at the T junction after 2km/1.3m onto the B962 to Friockheim. Continue for 7km/4.4m and then turn right at the B9128 followed by an immediate left turn onto the B961 to Friockheim.

After 2.6km/1.6m, turn right onto the B9127 to Arbroath. Continue for 6.7km/4.2m and turn right at the T junction to Arbirlot. After 0.8km/0.5m, turn right at the T junction to Arbirlot Primary School. Turn right at the T junction after 7.4km/4.3m, signposted for Dundee. After 0.8km/0.5m, turn left at the crossroads over the dual carriageway. Retrace the outward route back to Carnoustie for 4.5km/2.8m.

Points of interest on this route include Monikie Country Park, Crombie County Park and Dobbies Garden Centre.

OS Map

54 (Dundee & Montrose)

Starting Point
The Aboukir Hotel

Length
46.5km/28.4miles

Grade
Moderate

Approximate Time
4-5 hours

Route Map

Cycle Route 08 - Carnoustie to Crombie Park