Monikie Country Park
The Ranger Centre
Monikie Country Park
Monikie
Angus DD5 3QN [Map]
Tel: 01382 370202
Email: monikiepark@angus.gov.uk
Monikie Country Park, with its reservoirs, woodland and parkland, is an ideal location for a visit to the countryside. The scenic surroundings offer many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at any time of the year. The Park is staffed during most daylight hours.
Facilities
Picnic & BBQ facilities are available all year. Large parties should book in advance.
During the summer a large marquee is available to hire.
Café Byzantium - relax and enjoy delicious seafood, steaks, pasta and pizzas freshly baked by our award winning chef. Coffees, teas and home baking. Private functions and children's parties catered for. Families welcome. Tel: 01382 370970
Situated within a woodland setting is an adventure play park.
Parking, toilets, Ranger Centre, picnic facilities, bird hide & trails are all accessible to wheelchairs.
What's On
Monikie Country Park has regular public events for details see What's On or view Monikie Country Park Adventure Activities 2009/2010 (2.7 MB PDF).
Outdoor Activities
Water Sports, High and Low Ropes, Team Building Activities and Environmental activities for all ages are a feature of the Monikie Country Park Adventure Activities programme 2009/2010 (2.7 MB PDF) which includes guided walks, construction of nest boxes and feeders, management for nature conservation, crafts, slide shows and displays. For any Ranger-led activities it is necessary to book in advance.
During the school holidays the Ranger Service run exciting activity days for children of all ages.
Orienteering courses suitable for groups and individuals of all ages whilst younger children can try Animalteering.
Self-guided Trails - a variety of self-guided trails can be collected at the visitor centre.
Environmental Education
Nursery, Primary, Secondary classes, Colleges, Universities and Community Groups are welcome all year. Countryside Rangers are available to lead fieldwork activities and visit schools where Teachers can discuss ideas for projects.
Groups and individuals are regularly involved with the Rangers in conservation projects, orienteering or badge work. The rangers are happy to visit organisations and give illustrated talks.
Angling
Between March and October Monikie Angling Club provides Fly Fishing for stocked Rainbow and Brown Trout at Monikie and Crombie Country Parks. The Club has boats to let for members and visitors. Please note that bookings cannot be made through the Country Park Offices. Bookings can only be made through the Duty Bailiff, telephone 01382370300. Visit the Angling page for more details.
Charges
Parking charges (2009)
| Daily | Weekly | Season Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £7.00 | £47.00 |
Parking charges apply from Easter weekend to 30 September ONLY.
Donations at other times are welcome. All income goes directly to the Country Parks and helps to maintain the facilities and provide for a range of FREE SERVICES.
- Marquee (min hire 2 hour)
- Weekdays £8.10 per hour
- Weekends £16.20 per hour
- BBQ/Urn £8.10 (no concessions)
Outdoor Activity Charges (2009)
Watersports Hire including Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid and Cagoule *
- Hire per hour - £ 8.50
- Hire 2 hours - £ 14.50
- Hire per hour Wayfarer - £ 13.80
- Book of 6 hourly tickets (1 Session FREE) (Excludes Wayfarer) - £ 42.30
Windsurfing and Sailing Instruction including Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid & Cagoule *
- Instruction 2 hours - £ 20.10
- RYA 1 Day Course (Concession Only) - £ 20.20
- Book of 6 Instruction tickets (1 Session FREE) - £ 100.30
- Monikie Windsurfing and Sailing Club (Contact Park for Details) - £ 83.40
- T15 Windsurfing Club (Under 15s) per session - £ 6.65
- RYA 2 Day Course - £ 66.50
Kayaking Instruction including Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid & Cagoule *
- Instruction 1.5 hours - £ 15.90
- Rainbow Red Award/River Trip (Concessionary rate) - £ 12.90
- Book of 6 Instruction tickets (1 Session FREE) - £ 79.60
Other Activities
- Junior Outdoor Activities Club 6 Sessions (Contact Park for details) (Concession Only) - £ 35.60
- Adventure Activity Week. 4 days. (Concession Only). Min. group of 4 - £ 65.50
- Improvised Rafting (min hire 2 hours). Cost per person per 2 hours. Min group of 4 - £ 11.60
- Improvised Rafting Concessionary rate - £ 5.80
- Team Building (min 2 hour session). Cost per person per 2 hours. Min. group of 4. - £ 11.60
- High Ropes Course (min. 2 hour sessions). Cost per person per 2 hours. Min. group of 4 - £ 20.10
- High Ropes - Book of 6 Tickets - £ 100.30
Launch and Storage Fees (Own Craft)
- Day Launch per craft - £ 4.80
- Seasonal Launch - £ 42.30
- Seasonal Storage - £ 25.90
Equipment Hire
- Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid and Cagoule per item per hour - £ 2.00
* Concessions
Charges will be levied at a concessionary rate for:
- School Groups
- Community Education
- Under 18 year olds
- Students
- OAPs
- People with Disabilities
- Unemployed (on production of evidence).
Proof of status may be required.
All watersports users must be able to swim over 25 metres.
Anyone wishing to hire windsurfing equipment, kayaks or sailing dinghies at Monikie should book in advance to make sure places are available, tel: 01382 370202.
Customers hiring equipment must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to the hire period. Hire is on the hour. Instruction can be arranged outwith stated times for groups. Phone 01382 370202 for details.
Visit the Monikie website for more information about Monikie and the surrounding area.