Glen Clova Circular Walk

At a Glance

Distance

7.0 km (4.3 miles)

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

3 hr

Walk Type

Peak, Lake, Moorland

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Moderate

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

Pub, restaurant, toilets and accommodation at the Glen Clova Hotel at the start and finish; nothing on the hill.

Parking

Large car park at Glen Clova Hotel (modest charge, credit to the bar); limited roadside spaces nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Glen Clova Circular Walk dog friendly?

  Glen Clova Circular Walk is a well-loved dog friendly route in the Angus glens, rated 7.5 out of 10 for dogs on Wildpack Collective. The circuit takes in some stunning mountain scenery, including the cliff-ringed Loch Brandy, and finishes back at the Glen Clova Hotel where you and your dog can recover in style.

• Can dogs be off lead at Glen Clova Circular Walk?

  Dogs will need to be kept on the lead on the lower hillside where sheep graze, and again near the cliff edges at the top of the route. In spring and early summer it's also worth giving ground nesting birds plenty of space across the hill. On the stretches in between, with no livestock around, dogs can enjoy more freedom on the open ground.

• What should I know before visiting Glen Clova Circular Walk with my dog?

  The route is around 7 kilometres with 450 metres of ascent, taking roughly three hours, so it's a proper mountain day out rather than a gentle stroll — expect steep grassy slopes, a boggy section above the loch, a short rocky scramble on the Snub, and a heathery descent. There are no facilities on the hill itself, but the Glen Clova Hotel at the start and finish has toilets, pub food and a large car park (small charge). Pack water for your dog and be prepared for the terrain to be demanding in wet conditions.

Glen Clova Hotel Car Park, Glen Clova

56.8444, -3.1049