Angus Coastal Path - Carnoustie to Arbroath
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Linear walk along the Angus Coast between Carnoustie and Arbroath
We start our walk immediately opposite Carnoustie Railway Station and follow the path along the coast before we detour slightly inland for a short distance to cross over the railway at the outskirts of Carnoustie. The path soon heads back to the coast where we continue our walk along a cycle path, passing the old fishing village of East Haven.
Our walk continues along the coastal path and after a few miles we approach the West Links and then on into Arbroath, passing the Signal Tower and the harbour en route.
If time permits and for those interested there is the option of making a visit to Arbroath Abbey at the end of the walk.
Transport
As this is a linear walk, it has been timed to fit in with train times at both the start and finish.
Carnoustie Station, arriving at 1030 (from the south) and 1014 (from the north)
Arbroath Station, departing at 1525 (for the south) and 1536 (for the north)
Other train times are available - see Scotrail website for full timetable options.
Car parking is available near Carnoustie Station.
Photos: All photos taken by Graham Lawson and used with permission
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch