Hercules Den
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Hercules Den is located within Arbroath, beside the areas of Kirkton and St Vigeans. This area is accessible for all as it has a variety of different walking routes, some of which we have explored and will share with you here.
How to get to Hercules Den:
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Hercules Den has a large carpark should you want travel there by car.
If you wish to travel by bus, there is a bus stop on Cairnie Loan, directly alongside Hercules Den.
The bus can be taken from Arbroath Bus Station which is located at:
Catherine Street, Arbroath, DD11 1RL
From the bus station, the train station is a 3 minute walk away, with trains running every 45 minutes.
Other things to do at Hercules Den:
Hercules Den is the Home to Arbroath Youth Football Club. If you walk on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you may be able to catch a football game.
Hercules Den is within walking distance of St Vigeans which has lots of history.
Hercules Den also has a Forest Walk River Path that takes you through the burn.
Suitable Clothing for completing our walks during different seasons:
WINTER
It gets colder in the area once you get into the winter months, so warm clothing is crucial, to avoid catching any illnesses. We recommend
A warm hat
Scarf
Gloves
Long sleeved t-shirt
Cosy leggings or jeans
Any jumper (preferable fleeces)
Walking Boots
Cosy Socks
A warm jacket
SPRING
Spring is generally seen as the rainy season and the start of football season which means a lot of mud will be splattered around so it would be smart to wear clothes you do not mind getting stained or dirty. We recommend:
T-shirt
Warm Jumper
Any jacket (preferable waterproof)
Trousers (Waterproofs are optional)
Walking boots
Cosy socks
Extra accessories are optional hats, scarfs or gloves
SUMMER
Summer months is when the sun is out the most. Football season is usually on pause so there is less risk of mud on the fields. Cooler clothes are best so you don't get too hot. We recommend:
T-shirt
Shorts or Trousers
Cap (optional)
Ankle Socks
Trainers
Jacket (just in case)
AUTUMN
Autumn is quite a nice month if I do say so myself, it's the balance between scorching hot and freezing cold; it's exactly right. We recommend:
T-shirt
Shorts or Trousers
Walking boots or trainers
Cosy socks or normal socks
Extra Accessories optional
Group 1: Our walk is an accessibility walk that is suitable for people with spinal issues like scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways, often resembling an S or C. It can affect people of any age but is mostly diagnosed in children and adolescents. Scoliosis can be mild, requiring no treatment, or more severe, potentially needing bracing or surgery.
It can be difficult for people with scoliosis to walk long distances, so we’ve marked out all the sitting places along the route.
It takes up to 2592 steps to complete the walk and 30 minutes.
Our recommended playlists for you to enjoy: (hit play on the playlists)
Group 2: Our walk is an accessibility walk that is suitable for people with a visual impairment.
On the day of our walk, the weather was nice as it was sunny, with a gentle breeze. When walking on a day like this, please remember sun cream, hats and sun glasses. We were really lucky to get this weather for our walk however please check the weather before walking and make sure you are fully prepared for the weather changing.
We started at the path before the big hill at the entrance and walked along the grass into the forest. In the forest, we walked around until we got to the bridge and there, we found ducks (pictures below) we then kept walking straight on the path beside the other side of the grass an walked up back to the hill.
Whilst completing the walk, you could play football if you bring a ball. You could also play some games like jotting down every sound you hear and with that sound, think of something completely different but makes a similar sound.
The walk took around 20-30 minutes but this will depend on your pace, with an approximate step count of 2,178. It is 1.04 miles in distance. The walk is mostly flat with one or two gentle slopes to navigate.
Our recommended playlists for you to enjoy: (hit play on the playlists)
Group 3: At Hercules Den, you can do lots of things including taking your dog for a walk as there are lots of very spacious grass areas as well as a stream that acts as a rainwater overflow when we have bad weather.
There is lots of sheltered space with forest areas, filled with lots of trees and bushes.
There are lots of space to play football and there is also a basket ball court with nets and a seating area.
There are some nice benches and seating areas scattered around the area that you can use to take in the views or to catch your breath. It is a very quiet area.
If you want to take a walk with a buggy or pushchair, the area is pretty much flat and there is a children's play park less than 200 metres away.
The walk we did is mapped on the map below. It took 45 minutes and was 6,380 steps.
Our recommended playlists for you to enjoy: (hit play on the playlists)
We have painted a selection of different stones and we have placed these at different points on our walk. Try and find them if you complete one of our walks, take a photograph and email them to j.beckwith@angusschools.org.uk.
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