Auchterhouse is a region situated within the Sidlaw Hills, characterized by its rolling terrain, extensive woodlands, and panoramic views. This landscape provides diverse environments suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area supports several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more, offering varied experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.
Auchterhouse offers more than 50 routes across several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more. More than 9,000 visitors have shared…
74
Routes
4.3
(81)
Average rating
974
People visited

4.9
(13)
96
hikers
5.63km
01:52
260m
260m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
1.30km
00:20
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
64
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(3)
29
hikers
6.73km
02:05
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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1
riders
60.1km
03:53
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

1.0
(1)
52
riders
7.22km
00:52
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(8)
41
riders
28.1km
02:31
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

46
riders
17.7km
01:49
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(3)
75
riders
35.2km
01:27
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
46.3km
02:04
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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9
riders
28.4km
01:23
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
29.8km
01:19
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
42
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
34
runners
12.5km
01:43
500m
500m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
23.6km
03:05
770m
770m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
10
riders
45.6km
02:52
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
79.5km
05:06
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
45.0km
03:31
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
27.3km
01:44
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Auchterhouse offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. The region features more than 50 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests. These routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 9,000 visitors.
Auchterhouse Hill offers rewarding views from its 1,398-foot (426-meter) summit. Balkello Community Woodland and Dronley Community Woodland provide numerous walking options with varied terrain. For more detailed information, refer to the Hiking around Auchterhouse guide.
Yes, Auchterhouse offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. The ascent of Auchterhouse Hill is described as straightforward, and Balkello and Dronley Community Woodlands feature accessible paths. The Easy hikes around Auchterhouse guide provides specific routes.
Mountain biking opportunities include trails on Craigowl Hill, offering panoramic views. Balkello Woods has off-road dirt single-track paths, and the Auchterhouse hill descent is a popular singletrack with rock gardens. Explore more options in the MTB Trails around Auchterhouse guide.
The surrounding Angus and Perthshire areas are suitable for road cycling, with routes that traverse varied landscapes. While specific routes directly within Auchterhouse are not detailed, the region offers good conditions for this activity. The Road Cycling Routes around Auchterhouse guide provides further information.
Balkello Community Woodland offers various walking options, including open grassy areas and signposted trails suitable for families. Dronley Community Woodland also features a network of paths, including an all-abilities path, making it accessible for different family members.
Auchterhouse Hill, at 1,398 feet (426 meters), provides extensive views towards Dundee, the North Sea, Perthshire, and the Angus Glens. Kinpurney Tower, atop Kinpurney Hill, offers another excellent viewpoint. Laird's Loch is a scenic spot surrounded by woodland with views over Perthshire, Angus, Dundee, and Fife.
Yes, Balkello Community Woodland and Dronley Community Woodland are prominent natural features. Balkello offers open grassy areas, ponds, and signposted trails, while Dronley is known for its Scots Pines and diverse wildlife. Both woodlands have public car parks and extensive path networks.
Komoot offers several guides for the Auchterhouse region, including Easy hikes around Auchterhouse, Hiking around Auchterhouse, MTB Trails around Auchterhouse, and Running Trails around Auchterhouse. Guides for Road Cycling Routes around Auchterhouse and Cycling around Auchterhouse are also available.
Auchterhouse is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features 51 routes across various sports, which collectively hold an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
The official community website for the Auchterhouse region is aucterhouse.com. This site provides general information about the area.

