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How to get here
By bicycle (Sustrans cycle route)
Nearest Sustrans routes are National Route 1 Edinburgh to Aberdeen (nearest point is Carnoustie 28 miles (45 km) from reserve), and Route 77 Dundee to Pitlochry (nearest point is Dunkeld, 27 miles (43 km) from reserve).
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By train
Nearest rail station is Dundee (19 miles (30 km) from reserve). From Dundee, take the A90 north towards Aberdeen. At Kirriemuir junction branch left (signposted Kirriemuir, Forfar), head along Forfar Road (A926) to Kirriemuir.
By bus
Kirriemuir town centre. The reserve can be reached on foot either along the B951 or along the footpath from the top of Kirriemuir Den.
By road
The reserve is located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Kirriemuir on the B951 to Glenisla road. Follow the tourist signs to The Glens, Alyth and Blairgowrie until you reach the Glenisla road. The reserve is on the right, a mile along the Glenisla road.
Sat nav POI file
If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.
Other ways to get to the reserve
There is a footpath from Kirriemuir to the reserve which starts at the top of Kirriemuir Den, on the junction of Slade and Cortachy Roads. The reserve is signposted from the start of the path.