What are the closest Munros to Dundee?

Driesh (948m) and Mayar (929m) above Glen Clova are the nearest, about 45km and 46km from Dundee in a straight line, reached by road via Kirriemuir. They are among Scotland's less-visited Munros despite good paths and relatively straightforward terrain.

Is there a hill walk from Dundee city centre?

The Law, Dundee's volcanic plug, is walkable from the city centre. Views extend across the Tay to the Lomond Hills in Fife and, on clear days, to the Grampians to the north.

What is special about the Angus Glens for walking?

The Angus Glens (Glen Clova, Glen Prosen, Glen Isla, Glen Esk) offer Highland-quality walking with fewer visitors than Perthshire and Lochaber. The glens are beautiful, the paths good, and the Munros — Mayar, Driesh, Mount Keen and others — are varied in character.

How do I get to Glen Clova without a car?

Glen Clova is difficult to reach without a car. Stagecoach service 20 runs from Dundee to Kirriemuir, but beyond Kirriemuir — Glen Doll is more than 20km further up the glen — there is no regular bus. A taxi from Kirriemuir is the most practical option, or a bike.

Angus / Perthshire

Walks Near Dundee

13 hills within 50km — 2 Munros, 2 Corbetts, 9 Grahams. Sorted by straight-line distance.

Dundee is the gateway to the Angus Glens — Glen Clova, Glen Prosen, Glen Isla and Glen Esk — which hold a cluster of Munros and excellent hillwalking with fewer visitors than equivalent terrain further west. Lochnagar is a day trip, approached from the Deeside side. The Law, a volcanic plug above the city, is Dundee's own hill.

ScotRail runs from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Stagecoach service 20 runs from Dundee to Kirriemuir, the gateway to the Angus Glens. For Glen Clova, Glen Prosen and Lochnagar, a car is essential — the glens have no regular bus beyond Kirriemuir. The A90 north gives access to Forfar and Kirriemuir. Lochnagar is approached from the north, via Glenshee and Braemar or Ballater to Glen Muick — no public road crosses the Mounth from the Angus side.

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Top walks near Dundee

Lochnagar

One of Scotland's great Munros — 1,156m with a dramatic north-east corrie, climbed by a good path from the Spittal of Glenmuick near Ballater. From Dundee the drive goes via Glenshee and Braemar. Immortalised by Byron.

58km from Dundee, straight line

Glen Clova hills (Mayar & Driesh)

Two accessible Angus Munros (929m and 948m) above the head of Glen Clova, reached by road via Kirriemuir. Far quieter than equivalent Perthshire hills.

43km from Dundee, straight line

When to go

The Angus Glens are on the drier, eastern side of the Highlands. Lochnagar holds snow reliably in winter and is excellent for experienced winter mountaineers. Glen Clova is outstanding for blaeberry colour in late September. The Law above the city is walkable year-round and particularly good on clear winter days for snow-dusted Highland views.

Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds within 50km of Dundee

Hill	Type	Height	Distance
Cat Law	Graham	670.4m	32km
Corwharn	Graham	609.1m	36km
Mount Blair	Graham	744.4m	40km
Badandun Hill	Graham	740.3m	42km
Duchray Hill (Mealna Letter)	Graham	703.1m	44km
Ben Tirran (The Goet)	Corbett	897m	44km
Hill of Wirren	Graham	678m	45km
Driesh	Munro	947.6m	45km
Monamenach	Corbett	807m	46km
Mayar	Munro	928.6m	46km
Meall nan Caorach	Graham	623.7m	47km
Meall Reamhar	Graham	617.8m	48km
Blath Bhalg	Graham	640.4m	49km

Distance is straight-line (as the crow flies) from the centre of Dundee — not drive or walk distance. Radius: 50km. Marilyns are not included in this list; a hill on two lists appears once. Top-walk distances above are measured the same way, to the summit, car park or spot each card links to.

Current conditions near Dundee

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Sunrise: 07:17
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Civil dawn: 06:37
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Frequently asked questions

What are the closest Munros to Dundee?: Driesh (948m) and Mayar (929m) above Glen Clova are the nearest, about 45km and 46km from Dundee in a straight line, reached by road via Kirriemuir. They are among Scotland's less-visited Munros despite good paths and relatively straightforward terrain.
Is there a hill walk from Dundee city centre?: The Law, Dundee's volcanic plug, is walkable from the city centre. Views extend across the Tay to the Lomond Hills in Fife and, on clear days, to the Grampians to the north.
What is special about the Angus Glens for walking?: The Angus Glens (Glen Clova, Glen Prosen, Glen Isla, Glen Esk) offer Highland-quality walking with fewer visitors than Perthshire and Lochaber. The glens are beautiful, the paths good, and the Munros — Mayar, Driesh, Mount Keen and others — are varied in character.
How do I get to Glen Clova without a car?: Glen Clova is difficult to reach without a car. Stagecoach service 20 runs from Dundee to Kirriemuir, but beyond Kirriemuir — Glen Doll is more than 20km further up the glen — there is no regular bus. A taxi from Kirriemuir is the most practical option, or a bike.

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