Glen Doll, at the head of Glen Clova, Angus, Scotland
Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Mixed-habitat reserve
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7.0
Wildland
Half day
Time
Paid
Cost
Dramatic
Feel
Why it's Wildland
7.0A glacial corrie opens into a dramatic mountain amphitheatre of cliffs, with alpine flowers beside the path and rare dwarf mountain willows clinging to the high crags.
Corrie Fee pairs a striking glacial landform with precious upland habitats: the walk in through Glen Doll forest gives way to an immense natural amphitheatre, alpine flowers and the possibility of seeing golden eagles.
Dramatic · Wild · Atmospheric
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The experience
Start at the Glen Doll ranger base and follow the forest tracks towards Corrie Fee. At the reserve, explore the Fee Trail to its viewpoint or continue into the corrie if conditions and your experience allow. This is mountain terrain; check conditions before setting out.
Things to do
Walk the Fee Trail
Follow the trail from the ranger base towards the spectacular view at the entrance to Corrie Fee.
Explore the corrie on foot
The path continues up through Corrie Fee and is popular with hillwalkers. Check conditions and your suitability for mountain terrain before continuing.
Look for upland plants and wildlife
Watch for alpine flowers beside the path and dwarf mountain willows on the high crags; golden eagles may also be seen.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Check before visiting
Quick escape: walk to the Fee Trail viewpoint
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Start at the Glen Doll ranger base and car park.
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Follow the Fee Trail towards the view at the entrance to Corrie Fee.
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Pause at the viewpoint, then return by the same route.
Half day · Check before visiting
Make a half day of it: walk into Corrie Fee
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Walk from the Glen Doll ranger base through the forest on the tracks towards the reserve entrance.
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Explore the Fee Trail and stop at its viewpoint.
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If conditions and your experience allow, continue up through Corrie Fee on the path used by hillwalkers.
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Look for alpine flowers beside the path and dwarf mountain willows on the high crags.
Hidden details
Dwarf mountain willows on the crags — Look high on the crags for rare dwarf mountain willows clinging to the slopes.
When to go
· Check conditions before visiting; no specific time of day is established by the supplied sources.
The reserve information describes the paths as popular year-round and highlights alpine flowers beside the path, but does not specify their flowering months.
This is a mountain setting. Check current weather and route conditions before setting out; the reserve entrance is a 3.5 km walk from the car park.
The route
- surface
- Forest tracks on the approach; surface details for the trails within the reserve are not specified.
- distance
- The reserve entrance is a 3.5 km walk from the Glen Doll car park; total route distance is not specified.
- difficulty
- The Fee Trail leads to a viewpoint; the path continuing up through Corrie Fee is used by hillwalkers. Check suitability and conditions before setting out.
- start point
- Glen Doll ranger base and car park.
- parking start
- Forestry and Land Scotland car park at Glen Doll. Check the operator’s page for parking information and tariffs.
- shorter alternative
- Follow the Fee Trail to the viewpoint and return, rather than continuing farther up through Corrie Fee.
- The Fee Trail viewpoint at the entrance to Corrie Fee
- A glacial corrie with a natural amphitheatre of cliffs
- Alpine flowers beside the path
- Dwarf mountain willows on the high crags
What to look for
Look for alpine flowers beside the path and rare dwarf mountain willows on the high crags. Golden eagles may also be seen.
Best time to go
Check current conditions before visiting; the official reserve information describes the paths as popular year-round and highlights alpine flowers beside the path.
The official reserve information describes the paths as popular all year round and notes beautiful alpine flowers beside the path. Check conditions before travelling, especially for a mountain walk.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
The reserve is accessed from the Glen Doll car park and ranger base. The reserve entrance is a 3.5 km walk along forest tracks. Check current route and access conditions before setting out.
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Parking
Forestry and Land Scotland car park at Glen Doll; parking charges and information should be checked with the car park operator.
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Toilets
Toilets, including a fully accessible toilet, are available at the Glen Doll ranger base. The official reserve page says the accessible toilet is open 24 hours.
Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row identifies a wheelchair-accessible car park. The reserve entrance is a 3.5 km walk from the car park along forest tracks; check route suitability before visiting. Picnic tables beside the car park are described as accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
