Laird'S Loch, a region in the Sidlaw Hills near Dundee, Scotland, features a diverse landscape of gentle hills, woodlands, and open countryside. This varied terrain provides a natural setting for outdoor activities, including several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. The area is characterized by its ecological significance as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and offers panoramic views from elevated points.
Laird'S Loch offers numerous routes across several…
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5.63km
01:52
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.79km
01:33
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.89km
02:29
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3.33km
00:54
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.22km
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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28.1km
02:31
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57.0km
02:25
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:30
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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02:51
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860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.62km
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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.4km
01:25
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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23.9km
01:26
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48.9km
02:56
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.1km
01:57
380m
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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25.2km
01:28
100m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Laird'S Loch, located in the Sidlaw Hills, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features diverse terrain suitable for various skill levels.
Yes, Laird'S Loch provides several easy hiking options. The Laird's Loch & Ballo Wood loop is suitable for all fitness levels with accessible paths. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Laird'S Loch guide.
Popular hiking routes include the Laird's Loch & Ballo Wood loop for an easy experience, and the Keillor Hill and Long Loch loop, which is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) long and offers panoramic views. Woodland trails are also available in Hallyburton Community Woodland and Ballo Woods. For more options, see Hiking around Laird'S Loch.
Laird'S Loch offers activities suitable for families, including easy walks and rides. The Laird's Loch & Ballo Wood loop is an accessible option for all fitness levels. A dedicated guide for Family-friendly hikes around Laird'S Loch is available.
Laird'S Loch features diverse cycling routes for touring, mountain biking, and road cycling. Touring routes like the Wooden Boardwalk – The Barrie Box Farm Shop loop are about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) long and rated easy. Mountain biking trails include the Laird's Loch loop from Little Ballo, approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long. Guides for Road Cycling Routes around Laird'S Loch and MTB Trails around Laird'S Loch provide more details.
Panoramic views over Perthshire, Angus, Dundee, and Fife are available from elevated points in the region. Northballo Hill and Westerkeith Hill Trig Point offer extensive vistas of the surrounding landscape.
Laird'S Loch is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its exceptionally large number of plant species, including some rare and endangered varieties. The area is also home to diverse wildlife, such as blue dragonflies around the loch.
Laird'S Loch is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,600 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Laird'S Loch, covering various activities. These include guides for Hiking around Laird'S Loch, Road Cycling Routes around Laird'S Loch, and MTB Trails around Laird'S Loch, among others.
For inquiries related to the Lairds® Loch Coarse Fishery, booking can be done by calling or texting 07720 194820 or 07470 132090. Their official website is lairdsloch.co.uk. For general tourism information, local tourism boards for Dundee or Perth and Kinross are recommended.
Among the touring cycling options, the Wooden Boardwalk – The Barrie Box Farm Shop loop is approximately 15.7 miles (25.3 km) long. The Lawton Wood – Warren Wood loop is also a significant route at about 14.0 miles (22.5 km).
Yes, Laird'S Loch features good woodland trails for hiking. Hallyburton Community Woodland and Ballo Woods offer forested areas for exploration. The Laird's Loch & Ballo Wood loop also provides accessible paths through woodland.
Mountain biking trails in Laird'S Loch range in difficulty. Some trails, like the Laird's Loch loop from Little Ballo (about 4.5 miles / 7.2 km), are rated moderate. Other trails around Westerkeith Hill Trig Point cater to various fitness levels, with some sections requiring advanced riding skills.

