Ferryden And Craig is a community council area in Angus, Scotland, known for its distinctive coastal setting and varied terrain. The region features significant natural elements, including a prominent coastline, geological formations like the "Ferryden Lavas," and maritime cliff grasslands. These geographical characteristics provide a suitable environment for several outdoor sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. The area's landscape offers a mix of coastal paths and inland routes, making it relevant for diverse outdoor activities.
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4.3
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Average rating
606
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4.5
(10)
32
hikers
12.7km
03:25
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
8
hikers
5.10km
01:17
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
5
hikers
8.94km
02:16
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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49
hikers
3.33km
00:52
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
67.1km
03:32
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
99.5km
04:15
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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23
riders
46.1km
02:06
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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20
riders
28.2km
01:17
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
riders
20.1km
01:11
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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18
riders
25.4km
01:41
150m
150m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
17.5km
01:02
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
46.8km
02:58
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
runners
10.6km
01:08
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
runners
12.2km
01:21
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
9.13km
00:57
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
15.1km
01:38
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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3
riders
19.7km
01:28
210m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

31.2km
01:47
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ferryden And Craig offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. There are more than 100 routes available, with an average rating of 4.42 stars from over 275 ratings. Over 5,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Popular hiking routes include the 7.9-mile (12.7 km) Scurdie Ness and Elephant Rock loop, which features the historic lighthouse and unique rock formations. Another option is the 3.3-mile (5.3 km) Scurdie Ness Lighthouse loop from Montrose, offering coastal views. The area also forms part of the Angus Coastal Path for longer walks. Find more options in the Hiking around Ferryden And Craig guide.
Yes, Ferryden And Craig offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. The 3.3-mile (5.3 km) Scurdie Ness Lighthouse loop from Montrose is considered less strenuous. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Ferryden And Craig guide.
Ferryden And Craig provides several family-friendly walking options, particularly along the coastal paths. These routes often feature points of interest like Scurdie Ness Lighthouse and opportunities to spot wildlife. Specific routes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Ferryden And Craig guide.
Key natural attractions include the Scurdie Ness Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the River South Esk, offering views over Montrose Harbour and the North Sea. Elephant Rock, a natural sea stack, is another unique geological formation visible on coastal walks. The coastline south of Ferryden is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Ferryden And Craig features numerous routes for Road cycling and Touring cycling, with more than 60 road cycling routes and 18 touring cycling routes available. The area is part of the National Cycle Network 1 (NCN1). Routes often provide views of local flora and fauna, including the Circuit of Montrose Basin. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Ferryden And Craig and Cycling around Ferryden And Craig guides.
Yes, efforts are underway to improve the National Cycle Network 1 in the Ferryden and Montrose sections, focusing on creating safer paths. Komoot offers guides specifically for traffic-free bike rides. Refer to the Traffic-free bike rides around Ferryden And Craig guide for road cycling and a similar guide for touring cycling.
Komoot offers several guides for Ferryden And Craig, including Hiking around Ferryden And Craig, Running Trails around Ferryden And Craig, and Road Cycling Routes around Ferryden And Craig. There are also guides for easy hikes, family-friendly hikes, and traffic-free bike rides.
Information regarding public transport access to hiking trails in Ferryden And Craig can be found through specific komoot guides. The Hikes from bus stations around Ferryden And Craig guide provides relevant routes and details for accessing trails via public transport.
The official website for the local community is the Ferryden & Craig Community Council website. It can be accessed at www.ferrydenccc.com. This site provides local information and updates for the area.
The Ferryden & Craig Community Council can be contacted via email at ferrydenccc@gmail.com. A phone number associated with the Community Council is +447802816467. These contacts are for general inquiries related to the community.

