Loch Brandy from Clova
A steep climb from the hotel to a dark corrie loch ringed by cliffs.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 584 m
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About this walk
Loch Brandy from Clova is a moderate 5.1 km out-and-back walk with 350 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Glen Clova Hotel (grid reference NO 327 730).
Loch Brandy sits in a corrie 300 m above Glen Clova, held in by a horseshoe of crags. The path climbs steeply from the hotel to the loch shore, one of the best short walks in the Angus glens. Return the same way, or make a longer circuit round the rim of the corrie if the weather is clear.
Route
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Loch Brandy
Climb the path from the hotel to the loch and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Loch Brandy from Clova take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 5.1 km route, which has 350 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Clova Hotel (grid reference NO 327 730). Car park opposite the hotel.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A steep, stony hill path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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