Tarfside - Hill of Rowan Circular

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
8.4 kms	02:45 (hrs:mins)	200 metres	Explorer 395: Glen Esk & Glen Tanar

Description

This is a rural walk over grazing land and heather moorland. It starts at a car park in the hamlet of Tarfside in Glen Esk, and crosses to the south side of the river North Esk. To the south of the river, the walk is over agricultural land usually within sight and sound of the river.

The walk then re-crosses the river, passes through birch wood and enters open moorland before climbing to the top of the Hill of Rowan with its monument on top - from where wonderful panoramic views of Glen Esk can be enjoyed.

Access Info

By car: Tarfside is on an unclassified road off the B966 Fettercairn to Edzell road.

Additional Info

PLEASE NOTE: The footbridge between waymarks 3 and 4 may be closed as it due to be repaired/ replaced. An alternative route has been incorporated into the walk steps. These need to be followed carefully as there are now two possible routes.