Silver lining from Storm Arwen inspires cross-country Mountain Bike course

Crombie Country Park hosts an inaugural Mountain Bike event on a newly formed cross-country course on Sunday 28 July. Carnoustie man, Chris Golightly, saw a silver lining with the damage caused by Storm Arwen, and fashioned a four-mile course using the fallen trees and new routes that had to be taken as people made their…

Display of endurance at Monikie Triathlon Festival

ANGUSalive were delighted to host the Monikie Triathlon Festival at Monikie Country Park on Saturday 6 July. The annual Triathlon event is organised by Monifieth Triathlon Club and sees Clubs from across Scotland gather to compete for the Scottish Championship team’s title. Over 300 participants took part in the swimming, cycling and running endurance multisport…

Taking Healthy Steps throughout National Walking Month

To celebrate National Walking Month in May, ANGUSalive in conjunction with partners have created a calendar of Health Walks, walks and parkruns across Angus which will motivate you to increase your active steps throughout the month. In partnership with Paths for All, Angus Council, Angus Health & Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) and Get Outside Get…

Make a Difference: Join Us in Preserving Monikie, Crombie, and Forfar Loch Country Parks!

ANGUSalive’s Countryside Rangers have launched an exciting new project to bring a volunteering group to Monikie, Crombie, and Forfar Loch Country Parks. Both groups, Friends of Forfar Loch, Friends of Monikie & Crombie start this March with plans to meet once a month, on weekends, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, welcoming participants of all ages and…

Things to do this Easter in Angus: Countryside Adventure Holiday Camps

Looking what to do this Easter? We’ve got you. As Easter approaches and the nicer weather just around the corner – we’ve got full day camps and half day camps that are both week long, priced at just £75 and £37.50 respectively. With brand new equipment and wetsuits, delivered by an experienced team of watersports…

“See the benefits that you have on other people’s lives” – Meg Hendry opens up about being a Health Walk Leader with ANGUSalive

Our programme has been underway for well over a year now, where Healthy Steps Angus – funded by ANGUSalive in partnership with Paths for All, GOGA Tayside and Angus Council – we have been co-ordinating a series of health walks in the communities. Healthy Steps Angus provide regular, short, free, low level walks led by trained staff or…

Monikie and Crombie Parks: Fallen Tree Clearance Work Complete

ANGUSalive and Angus Council are pleased to confirm that the work to clear the main pathways at Crombie and Monikie Country Parks is now complete. As many residents of Angus will know, Crombie and Monikie Country Park were severely impacted by Storm Arwen and other storms at the end of 2021, where windblown trees restricted…

Making a splash at 70 years old: Imke shows that Paddle Boarding is for anyone

Monikie Country park is beautiful, picturesque and is home to a range of water sports hosted by the ANGUSalive Countryside Adventure team. In recent years, we’re proud to be hosting “SUP Ladies” – a stand up paddleboarding session that is exclusively for women. Over the years, it has built up a fantastic group of women…

ANGUSalive’s Wildlife Detective Series Continues: Get Ready for More Discoveries!

ANGUSalive’s exciting Wildlife Detective Series is set to continue this summer. These interactive and educational adventures will take place at Forfar Loch and Crombie Country Park, allowing participants to dive into the fascinating world of wildlife and discover the hidden treasures of nature. The Wildlife Detective Series offers an opportunity for junior detectives, inquisitive individuals…

Well, I’ll ‘Bee’ Creating a Buzz! ANGUSalive to take part in Action Earth Project

ANGUSalive’s Countryside Adventure Ranger Service is calling on everyone to lend a hand to improve the local environment by getting involved in a brand-new Action Earth project. The Ranger Service are looking for volunteers to assist in preparing an unmanaged area and planting it for bumblebees, butterflies and other useful insects. The activity will take…

Step up and lead the way! ANGUSalive look for Volunteer Health Walk Leaders

ANGUSalive are delighted to join a Scotland-wide campaign to recruit new health walk volunteers as they look to expand their growing programme. ANGUSalive, and a number of partners, hosts various Health Walks throughout the county which are short, social and led by friendly, trained volunteers. The group say the low-level walks are a great way…

Buggy Walk to take its first steps in Kirriemuir

ANGUSalive are set to ‘stroll out’ their first ever Buggy Walk as part of their growing “Healthy Steps Angus” initiative. Buggy Walks are designed for expectant or new parents to get active while caring for their new bundle of joy. As well as reaping the many health benefits of going out for a walk, they…