Sinclair's Larder – St. Drostan's Lodge and Church loop from Brechin

City Of Brechin And District

Sinclair's Larder – St. Drostan's Lodge and Church loop from Brechin

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Sinclair's Larder – St. Drostan's Lodge and Church loop from Brechin

02:22

57.1km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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9.41 km

Sinclair's Larder

Highlight • Cafe

The lovely town of Edzell lies at the shore of River North Esk and is a popular stop for participants of The Great Outdoors Challenge. Sinclair's Larder is a cozy …

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11.3 km

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

Highlight • River

The River North Esk can be viewed from the B966 bridge. It's worth stopping just east of the bridge and going through the blue door in the wall. From here …

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11.4 km

Blue Door Walk (North Esk River)

Highlight • Forest

Do you fancy combining a great riverside walk along the “North Esk River” with a stroll in a “wonderful” forest? Go for the “Little Blue Door Walk” and you’ll be …

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26.7 km

Glen Esk Folk Museum and Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Glen Esk Retreat and Folk Museum is a friendly little place with a nice cafe, great as a stop on a ride up the valley. Plenty of outside seating and it's very safe anyway.

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28.5 km

Tarfside Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Tarfside is a small town with a church and pub which is open occasionally – for example during the busy days when challengers of The Great Outdoors Challenge pass through. …

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28.6 km

St. Drostan's Lodge and Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Drostan's in the remote town of Tarfside is a church and a lodge at the same time and offers low cost accommodation in the heart of Glenesk. You can …

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30.6 km

Glenesk Folk Museum & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Quaint local history museum and coffee shop. It is community owned by the Glenesk Trust and run by a lively team of staff and volunteers.
Open 10:00 - 16:30 every day.

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