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Angus Biking Route – Glen Markie, Glen Isla and The Cateran Trail

Route Description

From Freuchies car park, cycle up Glen Markie following the road to Glen Markie Lodge – a big white building. Continue past the Lodge in a NW direction to a gate on the main track. Continue downhill in a NW direction for around 1.5km and then uphill for another 1km to the ‘4 ways’ junction. Take the SW track which is almost level in elevation west of the ‘Crock’.

After the next small climb it’s downhill all the way from there but beware of a gate across the track near Tulloch. Continue downhill with Loch Shandra on your right hand side until you come to a gate which is level with the end of the Loch. Go through the gates and cycle past the southern edge of the loch and over a small bridge until you reach a boat shed.

From there follow the ‘Cateran Trail’ markers up and down hill before a steep pull up and then cycle SE for a distance before a 90 Degree right hand bend. Continue downhill in a SE direction emerging at the farm. Go through the farm for a short distance and turn left regaining the Glen Markie road to your starting place.

Route Specific Information:

  • Ground nesting birds – please stick to the promoted trail.
  • This is a working forest. Please check before riding route.
  • Please take care to avoid disturbing livestock and be vigilant and courteous while proceeding through farms and near buildings.

Category
Mountain Bike

Starting Point
Freuchies car park, Kirkton of Glenisla, PH11 8PG

Grade
Intermediate (Blue)

Length
24km

Height
466m

Time
1.5 hrs

Route Map

Glen Markie, Glen Isla and The Cateran Trail

Mountain Biking Tips

When mountain biking in Angus, please follow this advice:

  • Let path users know you are coming as early as possible
  • Slow down for other path users
  • Take care and watch your speed on blind corners/dips
  • Respect wildlife and environment – leave it as you find it
  • If the route looks wet and fragile, please go slowly (or walk) and stick to the line of the track
  • Follow ‘Route Specific” instructions highlighted
  • Route descriptions may change so be flexible with your plans and be ready to use alternative routes
  • We recommend you use an Ordnance Survey map to help if you make a wrong turn
  • Check the weather – take appropriate equipment