Glen Effock, Falls of Damff to Auchronie (Loch Lee)

Today’s walk takes us to Loch Lee between Glen Effock and Glen Mark in Angus. Three walks are suggested, two of which take in the Falls of Damff.

Walk 1 – Gleneffock to Auchronie via Falls of Damff.

The walk starts at the access road to Glen Effock (NO 459 790). Take the south-westerly road then the right-hand track at the junction at NO 451 785. Follow this track over Cairn Caidloch and Burnt Hill to reach a junction at NO409 784. Take the path to the right to reach Inchgrundle at the top of Loch Lee (NO 411 791) and turn left.  Continue toward Cairn Lick and turn right at NO 394 783 to walk in a north-westerly direction and pick up a track near the Falls of Damff (NO 386 790).  Follow the northerly track to reach the Water of Lee at NO 395 804.  Turn right here to follow the track that leads to Loch Lee.  At the eastern end of the loch (NO 430 802) take the right-hand track to reach the car park at Auchronie (NO 448 804).

Walking distance 12.3 miles  Total ascent 2877 feet

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Walk 2 – Auchronie circular via Falls of Damff

Stay on the bus to alight at the car park at Auchronie (NO 448 804).  From here, walk in a westerly direction to reach Loch Lee and continue past the junction at NO 412 796 to cross the Water of Lee at NO 395 804 then continue in a westerly then southerly direction to reach the Falls of Damff.  At NO 386 790, walk in a south-easterly direction past Cairn Lick to a junction at NO 3094 783.  Turn left and follow the path to a junction at Inchgrundle (NO 411 791); turn left here and follow the track to reach the junction with the incoming track at the top of Loch Lee (NO 802 797).  Turn right to retrace your track to the car park (NO 448 804).

Walking distance 9.8 mile  Total ascent 1335 feet

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Walk 3 – Gleneffock to Auchronie via Loch Lee

The walk starts at the access road to Glen Effock (NO 459 790). Take the south-westerly road then the right-hand track at the junction at NO 451 785. Follow this track over Cairn Caidloch and Burnt Hill to reach a junction at NO409 784. Take the path to the right to reach Inchgrundle at the top of Loch Lee (NO 411 791) and continue to reach the Water of Lee at the western end of Loch Lee (NO 412 796).  Turn right to follow the northern shore of the loch and continue to reach the car park at Auchronie.

Walking distance 7.6 miles  Total ascent 1657 ft

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Bus departs 4.30pm to arrive in  Aberdeen around 7.00pm

The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with OS maps.

In the event of an emergency arising, the person in charge of the bus today should be notified, if possible, before the emergency services are contacted on 999.

Committee member in charge of today’s walk is Janet Rickard. Mobile No.07919587428

Cancellations/Waiting List: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile Number 07807 240817) if you cannot attend & have to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be re-allocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list