Angus Glens Walking Festival Programme 2016

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18spectacular guided walks over 4 days

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Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th June 2016

This popular event takes place in thebeautiful location of Angus with its stunningscenery and excellent walking terrain.

Angus is a fantastic location for a countrysideadventure with its east border spanning beautifulcoastline and its west, the Sidlaw hills. It attractssports enthusiasts from around the world, from hillwalkers, cyclists and rock climbers to sailingenthusiasts, surfers and kayakers.

The beautiful countryside and coast is also hometo some unique wildlife including dolphins,otters, wildcats and birds of prey. We havecountry parks at Monikie, Crombie and ForfarLoch. As well as a bird sanctuary at MontroseBasin and a visitor centre at Glen Doll, theyform part of Countryside Adventure services forANGUSalive, a new culture, sport and leisuretrust for Angus.

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Why come to Angus?

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The Angus Glens WalkingFestival is happening again!When? From Thursday 2nd -Sunday 5th June 2016.Anyone can take part. The festival covers 18 walks,designed to appeal to all levels of ability, with a choice ofstriking scenic locations.

The four day festival is a great event for meeting peoplefrom all over the country and visitors from other parts ofthe world.

The walks are led by local mountain leaders andCountryside Rangers who have excellent knowledge ofthe beautiful Glens, including its wildlife and history.

One of the most popular walks is Jock's Road, Scotland'soldest right of way. Or, do you want to try a Munro?We’ve got a few! The 2016 festival includes Glas Maol,Broad Cairn and Mount Keen. For a walk with all thefamily try Guzzle! Gargle! Goblins! at Forfar Loch.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Ellen Langdon on 01307 473855 or at [email protected]

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BookingOnline booking is available atwww.angusglenswalkingfestival.com along with details of allthe walks. Alternatively contact theWebster Theatre Box Office on01241 435800 (Tuesday-Friday, 1-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm anduntil 7.30pm on performance nights).

ChargesThere is a small charge per person foreach guided walk. The chargeincludes return transport to the walk,from the Kirriemuir Base Camp. Pre-booking for walks is essential. The‘All Abilities’ walk is discounted andyou will need your own transport tothe start of the walk.

Cancellation by organisersWalks may be altered or cancelled atshort notice for reasons beyond theorganisers control, including severeweather conditions. Every effort willbe made to provide alternatives.

Cancellation by youNo refunds are able to be given forcancellations once a booking hasbeen made.

Choosing Your Walks Walk GradingsSome walks are more strenuous thanothers. If you have any concernsabout your fitness [email protected]

Walks which are graded ‘ExtremelyStrenuous’ are very challenging,often with very steep sections.Experienced walkers only please!

‘Moderate’ and ‘Easy’ walks arebest for occasional or newer walkers.

The ‘All Abilities’ walk is suitable foreveryone including wheelchair access.

Walk numbersFor safety and comfort reasons, walknumbers are limited. If your selectedwalk is full, you can request to beadded to the waiting list in case ofcancellations.

What to BringEquipmentWalking boots, waterproof jacketand trousers are advisable for longwalks, with a hat, gloves and a sparefleece. For wildlife spotters, takingbinoculars with you will enhanceyour experience.

RefreshmentsWhere stated in the programme,bring your own packed lunch,snacks, warm drinks and water. It isadvisable to take food and waterwith you on any walk.

On the dayBase Camp is at Kirriemuir Town Halland is the starting point for mostwalks. It will be open from 07.00-12.00 and 15.00-19.00 Thursday toSunday.

Daily registrationAll walkers must register in person atthe Kirriemuir Base Camp at least 15minutes prior to bus departure. If youdo not register you will not bepermitted to join the walk.

ContactFor general information [email protected]

To contact the walk organisers pleasecall 07771 976040. This number isonly available during the four days ofthe festival.

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Bus transfersA Walking Festival bus service is providedand included in the cost of the walks.Departure times and locations for thisservice can be found in walk descriptions.The bus service leaves from the Base Campat Kirriemuir Town Hall.

AccommodationThe Glen Clova Hotel is the main sponsor ofAngus Glens Walking Festival 2016 and hasa variety of accommodation available. Youcan contact the hotel on 01575 550350 orat [email protected] to book. Visitwww.visitangus.com andwww.angusglenswalkingfestival.comfor more accommodation options.

Car parkingThere is free public car parking in Kirriemuirboth short and long term.

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PROGRAMME OF WALKS 2016Thursday 2nd June

Walk 1 Jock’s Road, Braemar to Glen Doll Extremely Strenuous

Leader: Steve O’Kane, Ben Robertson & Brenda Clough, Mountain Leaders, Pete Lunnon, ANGUSaliveRanger.

Length: 20km/12.5 miles linear. Ascent: 771mStart: Auchallater, Braemar, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 155 882Finish: Glen Doll car park, 16.15. Refreshments will be available at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15).Grade: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk!

Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

Jock’s Road is said to be the oldest Right of Way in Scotland. It links Glen Clova with Braemar and is an olddrove road. The route starts at Auchallater by Braemar and follows good tracks alongside the River Callater.Good views and level ground by the side of Loch Callater until the climb out of the glen to the plateau and CrowCraigies. This section is very steep! A long descent into Glen Doll with good views to finish.

Limit: 29 Cost: £20

Walk 2 Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Fafernie Very Strenuous

Leader: Nick Cole & Mick Pawley, Mountain Leaders, Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive RangerLength: 23km/14 miles circular. Ascent: 986mStart: Glen Doll car park, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.15). Grid Ref: 283 761Finish: Glen Doll car park, 16.30. Refreshments will be available at the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.30).Grade: VERY STRENUOUS - This is the longest trek in the festival programme and demands a high level of

fitness. Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

The rewards are a day in superb high mountain country with magnificent views across the ridge leading to thefirst Munro of the walk, Broad Cairn (998m). The ridge is followed to the second Munro, Cairn Bannoch(1012m, the day’s high point) and on over Fafernie (1000m) before the ancient track known as Jock’s Road isjoined for a long and often rough descent back into Glen Doll.


Walk 3 Glen Prosen Circular Strenuous

Leader: Colin Gunn and Colin Sinclair, Mountain Leader, Ben Herschell, ANGUSalive Ranger.Length: 14km/9 miles circular. Ascent: 500mStart: Glen Prosen village, 09.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.00). Grid Ref: 328 658Finish: Glen Prosen village. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 14.30).Grade: STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

From Glen Prosen village the walk follows a track to Glentairie then climbs to the ridge of Red Cairn and Cairnof Barns (651m), with wide views. The route then contours off track to Mount Bouie (585m) before descendingalongside forestry and returning down the glen via Craigiemeg and Balnaboth policies.


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Walk 4 Glen Doll Forest & Corrie Fee NNR Moderate

Leader: Forestry Commission (Scotland) Officer & a member of Scottish National Heritage Corrie Fee NaturalNature Reserve Team.

Length: 10km/6 miles circular. Ascent: 250mStart: Glen Doll car park, 10.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.45). Grid Ref: 283 761Finish: Glen Doll car park, 14.30. Bus to GLEN CLOVA HOTEL for refreshments.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.30). Grade: MODERATE - Boots and waterproofs required. Please bring a packed lunch.

Good tracks and paths lead through Glendoll Forest into Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve, a spectacularamphitheatre noted for its alpine flora and glacial topography. The leaders will explain in detail what makes thissite so very special.


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Watersports, high ropes, cycling,walking and orienteering are just afew of the adventure activitiesavailable for all ages.

We have three country parks atMonikie, Crombie and Forfar Loch.There is a Ranger Base at Glen Dolland Montrose Basin.

Contact us to find out what’s on offer.

LOOKING TO TRY SOME FUNOUTDOORACTIVITIES?Angus Country Parkshave it all!

Monikie Country Park is designatedan RYA Sailing and WindsurfingCentre. Inspected by the AdventureActivities Licensing Service (AALA)

Walk 5 Glen Tanar to Glen Esk via Mt Keen Extremely Strenuous

Leader: Kevin Bickerstaffe, Colin Gunn & Steve O’Kane, Mountain Leaders, Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive Ranger.

Length: 21km/13 miles, linear. Ascent: 770mStart: Braeloine car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 472 956Finish: Glen Esk car park. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15).Grade: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This is a long walk and a high level of fitness is required. Start Braeloine car park, past Chapel of St Lesmo(remains of 17th C township), follow Water of Tanar through the ancient Caledonian Forest. Emerge from forestonto moorland. Cross the Water of Glen Tanar by Corriebruagh, site of 18th C. drovers inn. Make the longascent of Mt Keen, skirting Corrie Corrach. The summit gives good views of Deeside, Lochnagar and the Angushills. The route then drops steadily down along the broad south ridge of the mountain into picturesque GlenEsk. Look out for adders sunbathing on the rocks and path.


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Walk 6 Glen Esk to Glen Clova Very Strenuous

Leader: Jim Donaldson, Rosie Mckenzie, Mountain Leaders, John McIntosh ANGUSalive Ranger.Length: 16km/10 miles linear. Ascent: 600mStart: Glen Esk car park, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 447 805Finish: GLEN CLOVA HOTEL, 16.00 approx for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.45).Grade: VERY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This walk uses an old right of way to link two beautiful glens. From the head of Glen Esk, tracks are followedalongside Loch Lee to Inchgrundle, from where a hill path climbs steeply over Wester Skuiley (736m) to MuckleCairn (826m). Undulating and often rough ground is followed to Green Hill (870m) before a steep descentbeside lovely Loch Brandy and on to GLEN CLOVA HOTEL for refreshments.


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Walk 7 The Queen’s Well & Loch Lee Glen Esk Moderate

Leader: Colin Sinclair, Eliot Palmer, Mountain Leaders, Kat Durkan, ANGUSalive Ranger.Length: 10km/6 miles circular.Start: Glen Esk car park, 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.00). Grid Ref: 447 803Finish: Glen Esk car park 15.30. Bus to the Retreat for refreshments.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.30).Grade: MODERATE - Boots and waterproofs required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This is a walk steeped in history. It follows good tracks through upper Glen Esk to the Queen’s Well, a stonemonument marking a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, then returns by Loch Lee, with its ruined churchand Invermark Castle. This is a low level walk, the views are excellent and the history is fascinating.


Walk 8 Wildlife Walk in Eagle Territory, Upper Glen Clova Easy

Leader: Neil Lowther & Mhairi Kimmet, ANGUSalive Rangers.Length: 10km/6 miles circular.Start: Glen Doll car park, 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.15). Grid Ref: 283 761Finish: Glen Doll car park, 14.00 for bus to refreshments at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.15).Grade: EASY - Boots required (good tracks all the way). Please bring a packed lunch.

This walk may provide an opportunity to get excellent views of breeding Golden Eagles, (no guarantee you willsee them) as they bring in prey for their young. The walk follows a forest track to the stalkers cottage at Moulzieand beyond into Upper Glen Clova to reach a vantage point above the river to observe the eagles. The returnroute follows the South Esk Loop path back to the Glen Doll car park. A telescope will be available for use butplease bring binoculars if you have them.


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Walk 9 Jock’s Road, Braemar to Glen Doll Extremely Strenuous

Leader: Nick Cole, Kevin Bickerstaffe & Brenda Clough, Mountain Leaders, John McIntosh, ANGUSalive Ranger.

Length: 20km/12.5 miles linear. Ascent: 771mStart: Auchallater, Braemar, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 07.45). Grid Ref: 155 882Finish: Glen Doll car park, 16.15. Refreshments will be available at GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15).Grade: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk! Full hillwalking gear

required. Please bring a packed lunch.

Jock’s Road is said to be the oldest Right of Way in Scotland. It links Glen Clova with Braemar and is an olddrove road. The route starts at Auchallater by Braemar and follows good tracks alongside the River Callater.Good views and level ground by the side of Loch Callater until the climb out of the glen to the plateau and CrowCraigies. This section is very steep!! A long descent into Glen Doll with good views to finish.


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Walk 10 Capel Mounth to Spittal of Loch Muick Extremely Strenuous

Leader: Ben Robertson, Scott Martin, Mountain Leaders, & Andy Malcolm, Dalhousie Estate. Length: 23km/14miles circular. Ascent: 949mStart: Glen Doll car park, 08.45 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 283 761Finish: Glen Doll car park, 16.30. Refreshments will be available at the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.

(Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.30).Grade: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This is a long walk and a high level of fitness is required. The Route takes the old land rover track to Bachnagairnthen climbs steeply on a good path across moorland to Alan’s Hut. The route then drops down to Loch Muickrevealing dramatic views of the glen. The return route to Glen Doll follows the Capel Mounth Right of Way.


Walk 11 Cairn Derg, Boustie Ley, Green Hill & Loch Brandy Very Strenuous

Leader: Mick Pawley, Eliot Palmer, Mountain Leaders, Elizabeth Pawley, Ecologist.Length: 12km/7.5 miles linear. Ascent: 626mStart: Glen Doll car park, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 283 761Finish: GLEN CLOVA HOTEL, 15.45 approx for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.45).Grade: VERY STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

The walk climbs out of Glen Doll following the marked viewpoint trail to the edge of the forest below Red Craig.The route continues to the summits of Cairn Derg, White Bents and Boustie Ley and on to Green Hill at 870m.From Green Hill the path descends past the southern shore of Loch Brandy to the GLEN CLOVA HOTEL.


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Walk 12 The Three Glens Walk Strenuous

Leader: Jim Donaldson, Colin Gunn & Gavin Brebner, Mountain Leaders.Length: 16km/9 miles linear. Ascent: 515mStart: Redheugh, Glenogil, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.45). Grid Ref: 447 636Finish: Gella Bridge, Glen Clova. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 14.45). Grade: STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This walk starts in Glenogil and runs up the side of Glenogil reservoir before following the Toardy Burn to passthrough the steep sided gully of Craig Mou. Now in Glen Moy the route crosses the East Burn of Glen Moy tothe ruin of Shank before crossing the West Burn and contouring around Craigthran. There is a gentle downhillfollowed by a gentle uphill before crossing into Glen Clova, passing by Gella farm before arriving at ourdestination. This route is on very good tracks all the way, has very varied scenery and has the added attractionof passing through three very different glens.


Walk 13 Coastal Crawl-Mains of Usan to Scurdie Ness & SWT Centre Moderate

Leader: Richard Averiss, ANGUSalive Ranger & Anna Cheshier, SWT Ranger.Length: 6km/4 miles linear.Start: Boddin Point Limekiln, 10.30 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.30). Grid Ref: 705539Finish: Scottish Wildlife Trust Centre, 13.30. Sandwich lunch provided. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.00).Grade: MODERATE

This walk starts at the Mains of Usan. Boddin Point Limekiln built in the 18th Century overlooks the dramaticscenery around Lunan bay. It follows the dramatic coastline north to Stevenson’s lighthouse at Scurdie Ness andthen turns inland to follow the River South Esk through Ferryden to the enclosed estuary of Montrose Basin. Thewalk ends with a visit to the Scottish Wildlife Trust Centre, sited on the south shore of the tidal basin, for greatviews of the birds that feed in the estuary. Telescopes provided at the Centre. Sandwich lunch included.


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Walk 14 Monega Hill, Little Glas Maol & Glas Maol Extremely Strenuous

Leader: Ian Pert, Colin Sinclair Mountain Leaders, Pete Lunnon, ANGUSalive Ranger.Length: 16km/10 miles circular. Ascent: 770mStart: Auchavan, Glen Isla, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.00). Grid Ref: 192 698Finish: Auchavan, 15.30 for bus to refreshments at the Glenisla Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.15). Grade: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS - A high level of fitness is required for this walk!

Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This walk takes in a Munro, starting at Auchavan in Glen Isla. It follows the track up the River Isla past TulchanLodge and up to the summits of Monega Hill, Litttle Glas Maol and Glas Maol, the highest point in Angus at1068m. The return route retraces the path to Little Glas Maol and then follows the ridge to Shanovan Hill, GlenBrighty and back down to Tulchan Lodge and Auchavan.


Walk 15 Backwater Reservoir to Glen Prosen and the Ministers Path Very Strenuous

Leader: Scott Martin, Mountain Leader, Jamie Stormonth-Darling, Lednathie Estate & Lisa King,ANGUSalive Ranger.

Length: 21km/13 miles linear. Ascent: 300mStart: Backwater Reservoir, 09.15 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 256 615Finish: GLEN CLOVA HOTEL 16.15 for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 17.15).Grade: VERY STRENUOUS - This is a long walk, full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

The walk starts at the picnic area at the north end of the Backwater reservoir. The route follows the minor roadto Glenhead farm and then on rough tracks through Drumshade Plantation to the Hill of Strone and down toCormuir in Glen Prosen. The minor road in Glen Prosen is followed to Glenprosen village to join the MinistersPath to Glen Clova and the Clova Hotel.


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Walk 16 Crock Strenuous

Leader: Steve O’Kane, Mel Henderson, Mountain Leaders, Kat Durkan, ANGUSalive Ranger.Length: 17km/10.5 miles linear. Ascent: 450mStart: Backwater Dam, 09.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 08.30). Grid Ref: 251 250Finish: Glenisla Hotel 15.30 for refreshments. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 16.30).Grade: STRENUOUS - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

This hill is a “Marilyn” (a hill of any height with a drop of 150 metres or more on all sides) and, on a clear day,there are outstanding views from the top. The walk starts at the west side of the Backwater Dam and then goesover open moorland to Glenmarkie Lodge. Shortly after passing the Lodge the route enters the forest andfollows a drystane dyke to the summit then back through the forest before passing Loch Shandra and finishingat the Glenisla Hotel. This walk is mostly on good tracks.


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Walk 17 Loch Shandra, Auchintaple Loch, Glen Isla Moderate

Leader: Rosie McKenzie, Mountain Leader, Janey Andrews, Aspiring Mountain Leader, Ben Herschell,ANGUSalive Ranger.

Length: 9km/5.5 miles linear. Ascent: 257mStart: Glen Isla, East Mill 10.00 (bus from Kirriemuir at 09.30).Finish: Little Forter, 14.00. Refreshment stop at the Glenisla Hotel. (Return bus to Kirriemuir at 15.15).Grade: MODERATE - Full hillwalking gear required. Please bring a packed lunch.

An attractive low-level walk through woodlands, open moor and lochside. Mostly on tracks but can be wetunderfoot depending on the weather. Picturesque views of the wooded lochs and across the glen.


Walk 18 Forfar Loch: Guzzle! Gargle! Goblins! Easy

Leader: Craig Borland, ANGUSalive Ranger with ANGUSalive colleagues.Length: 5km/3 miles circular.Start: Forfar Loch Country Park, Ranger Centre (own transport required). Grid Ref: 450 507

Two Sessions: 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.Finish: Ranger Centre, for tea and biscuits (included).Grade: FAMILY/ALL ABILITIES

Plant tales, treatments and treats: Find out what plants are safe and good to eat, can make you better or scarethe Goblin’s away from the bottom of your garden!

Access to all public areas and facilities are wheelchair friendly. For Sat. Nav. users the postcode is DD8 1BT.

Limit: 30 Cost: £4 or £12 family ticket

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Register as a visitor and borrow from ourwide range of titles on local walks,hillwalking and climbing. We also offeraccess to OS maps.

Pop in to our libraries at Kirriemuir, Forfar,Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Monifiethand Montrose.

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How would it to be to live aremote life of a lighthousekeeper? What is the black holeof Brechin?

Find out by visiting our FREE Angus Museums and Art Galleries.

Discover history, inspiring artand Angus culture. We havefascinating displays andknowledgeable staff to guide you.

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For drama, comedy or music, Webster Memorial Theatre has afantastic programme. Seewww.webstertheatre.co.ukor phone 01241 435800.

Or for venue bookings we can hostyour weddings, conferences, events,meetings and performances at theWebster Memorial Theatre or at oneof our halls across Angus. Visitwww.angusalive.scot to find outmore. Why not contact us and we'llshow you around.

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Sorry but…DogsIn common with other similar events,dogs are not allowed on festivalwalks. Many walks go throughlivestock areas or places whereground-nesting birds breed, and Juneis a sensitive time of year. This rule isstrictly applied (guide dogs excepted).

SmokingPlease do not smoke while on aguided walk, out of consideration forothers and to avoid the risk of fire.

LiabilityParticipants in the Angus GlensWalking Festival take part at their ownrisk, and the organisers and sponsorbodies shall not be liable for anyaccident or injury, however caused.The event is covered by public liabilityinsurance, but you are stronglyadvised to check that you haveadequate personal accident insurance.

AcknowledgementsThe Angus Glens Walking Festival would not have been possible without the generoussupport of Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges, Forestry Commission Scotland and Peel Farm.Grateful thanks also to Scottish Natural Heritage and Cairngorms National Park Authority.

The support of landowners, farmers and estates whose land we cross, and without whomthe Festival could not take place, is also gratefully acknowledged.

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