Walks you can reach from Portlethen by train
Kincardineshire · Scotland
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Carnoustie to Monifieth (Angus)
1 hour direct from Portlethen.
Recommended: All inland as the headland is not walkable, though it still has a coastal feel.
Walk details: Railwalks.
Arbroath to Montrose (Angus)
45 minutes direct from Portlethen.
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.
Coastal: three fifths along the coast.
Time: 8h30–17h30
1 lunch spot: the But 'n' Ben
Warnings: 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.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Reverse direction: Railwalks.
Carnoustie to Arbroath (Angus)
1 hour direct from Portlethen.
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.
Coastal: almost all along the coast.
Time: 3h–6h
1 end-of-walk reward: the Marcos
Warnings: There is a possibility of flooding at one point, though remedial work has been done and it is fine in most weathers.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Reverse direction: Railwalks.