Scotland – Glen Clova, Angus
Distance: 20km/12 miles
Time: 5–6hrs
Type: Mountain and moor
Where: Linear walk from Clova to Dykehead via Glen Clova valley.
Start/End: Clova (NO328732). Dykehead (NO386603).
Terrain: Mixture of valley floor, roads, steep ascents to initial mountain ridge and to Hill of Couternach. Many stiles and gates.
Maps: OS Explorer 381 & 388; Landranger 44.
Glen Clova is one of five valleys that make up the Angus Glens – classical glacial valleys that stretch into the borders of the Cairngorms National Park. The scenery and wildlife is superb, with a chance to see golden eagles on the high ridges that flank the glen, black grouse and red and roe deer, and red squirrels in the pine forests. The River South Esk pierces its way through the valley floor, and a breathtaking ridge walk makes up the central part of the trail. An added point of interest is that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, whose house (owned by the National Trust for Scotland) can be visited in the nearby town of Kirriemuir.
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