Crombie Country Park
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Crombie Country Park
Monikie
Angus
DD5 3QL
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Contact:	The Ranger Centre
Telephone:	+44 (0)1241 860 360
Fax:	+44 (0)1241 860 360
Email:	crombiepark@sol.co.uk
Website:	Crombie Country Park

Discover Crombie Country Park... with its scenic loch and woodlands it is a haven for visitors whatever the season.

The park has over 7km of woodland trails, making it an ideal place to see red squirrels, woodpeckers and the secretive roe deer as well as Green and Great-Spotted Woodpeckers. On the loch you will see Grebes, Heron and a variety of waterfowl.

Crombie's social and natural history is interpreted along the discovery trail and the trails from the car park give easy access to views of the loch and an exciting children's adventure play area hidden in the woods.

Crombie's Past
The growing population and industrialisation of Dundee in the early 1800s was echoed by the increasing demand for water. By 1854 the works at nearby Monikie reservoir were complete but were found to be inadequate as a principal supply for Dundee and Angus.

In 1866 work began to develop the former quarry and part of Crombie Den as a reservoir, with the construction of an enormous, earthen embankment with puddle clay lining. Completed in 1868 even this supply was soon inadequate and in 1871 work started on the Lintrathen scheme, which today is a key supply for Dundee and a large part of Angus and Perthshire. Crombie was last used to supply water to Carnoustie in 1981.

Crombie Country Park was officially opened in September 1983. Its 102 hectares include Crombie Loch as well as broadleaf and coniferous woodlands. It lies to the west of Arbroath in Angus.

Picnic & BBQ & Marquee Facilities
Picnic & BBQ areas are available all year, however, large parties should book. Two marquees, in secluded areas, can be hired between April and September.

Community
Groups and individuals are regularly involved with the Rangers in conservation projects, orienteering or badge work. The Rangers are happy to visit organisations and give illustrated talks. Nursery, Primary and Secondary classes are welcome all year. Countryside Rangers are available to lead fieldwork activities and visit schools where teachers can discuss ideas for projects.

Ranger Service
We are available for information and advice. Drop in to the visitor centre where there are leaflets on many topics. Drinks are available from the vending machine.

Orienteering
Our 36-point orienteering course is open all year, and maps, instructions and clipboards are available frree in the Visitor Centre, but you need to bring your own pencil! Our course is open all year. Try the Junior course or Animalteering for very young children.

Events
Pick up our annual Diary, which lists activities for all ages such as crafts and guided walks. During school holidays we run environmental fun days for children.

Woodland Trails
A walk around the loch is approximately 2 ¾ miles from the main car park. Trails in Peddieston, Eastwood and Fallaws cover shorter, yet scenic, circular routes.

Birchwood Trail: Provides a route giving views of Crombie Den, the Loch and Dam.

Discovery Trail: This is the main route around the loch covering 2 miles (4km). You should allow one to two hours for the walk. On your way you will see signposts with a yellow thistle. These will direct you to nearby interpretation points where you can find out more about roe deer, dykes, forestry and local history.&

Derived from the Gazetteer for Scotland with permission.