Best walks from Arbroath
Angus · Scotland
MapJump on a train, get off at Arbroath Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Arbroath Station to Montrose Station
breath-taking views along the cliffs. A dramatic clifftop coastal walk on worn-grass and farm tracks (which can be muddy), with sandy beach, pebble-beach and some road sections. Spectacular cliff scenery throughout and with steps and erosion in places. Crosses the Montrose Basin (a notable wildlife site) on the approach to Montrose; nice artworks line the path into town. Optional diversions take in Lunan Bay, Red Castle and Scurdie Ness.
Tough: 31km, steep ascents.
The route runs close to cliff edges where there is some erosion; watch your footing and follow any diversion signs. Some farm-track sections can be muddy.
Lunch stop: the But 'n' Ben.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Carnoustie Station to Arbroath Station
beautiful views; nice views out to sea. An easy, flat walk on unsurfaced hardcore running level alongside the railway for most of the route, with town streets twisting through at each end and nice sea views. Suitable for cycles and wheelchairs and pushchairs. Follows the train line. East Haven has a small beach.
Easy: 11km, gentle ascents.
There is a possibility of flooding at one point, though remedial work has been done and it is fine in most weathers.
End-of-walk reward: the Marcos.