Glen Esk and Loch Lee Cycle
Longer Distance

The main B966 out of Brechin can be busy with fast traffic, which can be a bit uncomfortable on a bike. It's a little bit longer but by taking Cookston Road out of Brechin to Parkend, then turning right on a minor road to Newtonhill it's possible to miss out the worst bit of the B966. After this, the route follows the B966 through Edzell and then up Glen Esk. The road winds through the birch woods, some with steep gradients on either side. There is a lot of activity, both farming and wildlife in the glen, so it is worth keeping your head up so as not to miss the sights as they appear. Birds in particular can provide a welcome interlude.

There is unfortunately only the one public road up the glen but other routes exist if you wish some variety. It is good to do it both ways as you often see things on the way down that you missed on the way up. In summer the Glen Esk Folk Museum operates a tearoom at the the Retreat just before Tarfside village. This can provide a break for sustenance as well as an education.

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