Route Description
This route combines great off-road cycling with a fabulous quiet road with rewarding views, featuring parts of the Cateran Trail which loops around the Cateran Ecomuseum.
The route starts at the Glenisla Village Hall, which provides car parking and picnic benches. It follows the B951 towards Kirriemuir for about 1.5 km, then following the track to the right for Whitehills and East Cammock after the East Mill House Pond.
The route follows the Cateran Trail, one of Scotland’s great long distance paths, on a track to Loanhead Farm. The route turns right and climbs up Kilry Hill, where it flattens and passes a cattle grid, and peaks at the second cattle grid. It’s worth stopping here for a break as the views are spectacular.
Following the road down the Glenisla side of the hill, the route passes Auchenleish Farm and Brewlands. Turn right where it meets the B951 and back to the start in Kirkton of Glenisla, where the hotel is only 100m away from the finish for refreshments.
Category
Mountain Bike, Gravel Bike
Starting Point
Kirkton of Glenisla Village Hall, PH11 8PH
Grade
Easy (Green)
Length
18km
Height
290m
Time
2 to 3 hrs
Route Map
This route has been designed by the Cateran Ecomuseum. Find out more about the heritage sites it connects you to.
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