E ANGUS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS T U

Arbroath, Arbirlot, Ethie Woods and the Coast O R 02

STARTING POINT Harbour car park, Arbroath, DD11 1PS SUMMARY A mostly flat intermediate (Blue) ride taking in small villages, woods and part of the Angus Coastal Path. LENGTH 24km max. HEIGHT GAINED 154m max.

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database 2012 E ANGUS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS T U

Arbroath, Arbirlot, Ethie Woods and the Coast O R 02

ROUTE DESCRIPTION CYCLING CENTRES CYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESSES

From the Harbour car park head west along the coast and the West Links. Hug the seawall until Angus Bike Chain Kescoweth B&B crossing the pedestrian bridge over the railway. Cross the A92 and take the path sign posted Fixing and fettling bikes for over 20 years. Large Hightrees at Cockhill, Arbroath, DD11 4RZ Arbirlot. This path breaks out into fields before heading back into the trees through a gate. stock of cycles, accessories, spares and clothing to T: 01674 820747 Crossing a bridge, some steps lead up to the single track ride to Arbirlot with its picturesque cater for your cycling needs. Route advice. www.kescoweth.co.uk white water and bridge. Follow the B9127 east then follow the green footpath signs to Bankhead and Millfield Feus. Head SW on the A933, again looking out for the footpath signs just after the 29 Commerce St, Arbroath, DD11 1NA Balnabrechan Lodge B&B industrial estate which will take you towards Kirkton. T: 01241 875510 www.angusbikechain.co.uk Inverkeilor, By Arbroath At St. Vigeans ride under the rail bridge, turning right onto the road. Not far up the hill, turn left T: 01241 830462 onto the track beside some cottages which runs parallel to the A92. At Bankfoot turn left onto Angus Cycle Hub www.balnabrechan.co.uk the busy A92 cycling through Marywell before crossing and turning right at Ethie Cottage and Developing and supporting cycling in Angus. into Ethie Woods. There are a wide variety of trails here so it’s worth exploring if you have the Events, coaching, information and advice. time. Alternatively, continue east up the hill following the trail beside the fields taking you past kennels. Pass straight over the road onto the adjacent track to West Mains of Auchmithie. Turn T: 01241 873500 right onto the Auchmithie road and then left at the next road junction. Follow the Blue Sustrans E: [email protected] Cycling signs through Cliffburn and back down to the coast and the Harbour. www.anguscyclehub.co.uk

DO THE RIDE THING We love riding this route and to keep our good relationship with local landowners and other path users we ask you to follow the advice below: Let other path users know The route description and Route Specifics you are coming as early as quality of path may change Busy stretches of road, possible. over time so please remain please take care when Please watch your speed flexible with your plans and crossing and riding on the especially on blind corners be ready to use alternative A92. and dips. routes. Correct at time of print March 2017. The trail to the east of Ethie Please take extra care near Woods heading to West wildlife and leave the Check the weather forecast Mains of Auchmithie can environment as you find it. and ensure you have all the become overgrown and equipment you need for impassable during the Help land managers and your route. height of summer. others to work If you are in any doubt Please stick to the safely and effectively. See For more information on mountain biking in Angus: ‘Route Specifics’. please pop into one of our recommended route. cycle centres for advice! www.visitangus.com | www.anguscyclehub.co.uk | www.DMBinS.com