Wednesday July 23rd

Fettercairn (abandoned last year - let us hope for better).

M55 650735. Approx 5miles.

Casque Estate Circular. From the square in Fettercairn, pass the school and distillery, onto a country road, then farm tracks into woods to enter the estate. Pass in front of Fasque House and Chapel then exit the estate, pass the former stables, now converted into apartments.

Wednesday August 6th

Maud - Strichen . 

A level walk on the Formartine and Buchan Way. A distance of 6 miles. A short walk may be available and full details will be provided following the recce taking place.

Wednesday August 19th

Johnshaven to Gourdon. (“The fish and chip event”).

Grid Ref. NO796670Johnshaven to Gourdon via Benholm hamlet.Starting at Johnshaven, we take the coastal path north to Seahouses, where we turn west along Beedies Brae towards Mill of Benholm. There is a gentle climb up the old highway to Gourdon Hill and a gentle descent down towards Inverbervie. From Inverbervie we take the coastal path to Gourdon, and round the walk off with the bonus of  Fish and Chips at the Quayside Restaurant, Gourdon!  Long Walk : 7 miles, Short Walk available

Wednesday September 3rd

Glen Tanner

Wednesday September  17th

Long to Aboyne via Falls of Dess.hort - Dess Wood to Aboyne.

Long walk. NO590997. 6 miles. Ascent 40 m.

Start at car park in Kincardine. Roads, tracks, and path climbing to the Falls. Then down to join Deeside way to Aboyne.

Short walk. NJ567001. 3 miles. Negligible ascent.

Wednesday October 1st

AdenPark, Stuartfield, Aikey Brae Circular.

Long Walk: Starting at Aden Park, south to Stewartfield, northwest to North Windhill, northeast past Aikey Brae (stone circle) onto and along the old Formartine and Buchan railway line to finish at the Happy Plant (or vice versa). Based on the Mac Walks No. 154.

7.5 Miles. Total ascent 180m. 

Alternative Long Walk: As above but leangthe old Formartine and Buchan railway line at Mavisbank and going through Old Deer and finishing at Aden Park (or vice versa).

6.5 Miles. Total ascent 160m.  

Short Walk: Pitfour Lake and Estate. Starting at the Happy Plant, along the old Formartine and Buchan railway line, into the estate at South Lodge, round the south of the Lake, up to Drinnies Wood and return via Chapel Park Farm and Cartlehaugh to finish at Aden Park (or vice versa).

5 Miles. Total ascent 120m. Could be shortened by 0.5 mile, by starting at Aden Park.

Wednesday October 15th

River Don. Persley walled garden to Seaton park and return.

Starting from the walled garden in Persley we’ll make our way along the Don to Seaton Park,

crossing the Brig o’ Balgownie and returning along the path at the opposite side of the Don.

Distance 6 miles

Wednesday October 29th

Kincorth Hill nature reserve and Loriston Loch.

A circular local walk around Kincorth Hill, with the option to walk on to

 Loriston Loch. More information will be provided nearer the time.

Wednesday November 12th

Ferryhill history walk

Wednesday November 26th

Hazlehead

Wednesday December 19th

Christmas Lunch

 Wednesday March 19th

Cults Walk to Foggieton and Ladyhill Woods

Meet at the Cults Hotel at 10 am. Buses 19/201/202

We'll set off up the path to the left of the hotel and continue uphill following the Cults Burn

until we get to the opening to Foggieton Woods. We'll have a wander through Foggieton and

Ladyhill Woods before returning to the Cults Hotel. Coffee options on our return - Costa

Coffee and Blether on the main road and the Boxcar coffee hut on the Deeside railway line,

down Station Road opposite the hotel.

Distance 4+ miles

Wednesday April 2nd

Loch Kinord

There are toilets at the Centre. 

Long Walk Version 1

The walk is a combination of the Culblean Circular route and the Little Ord Trail. From the Burn O’ Vat the route climbs steadily upwards to the west of the Centre, then turns north-east, skirting Culblean Hill, to Loch Head. Turning south it then joins the Little Ord Trail, passing Old Kinord and one of the many hut circles. It then returns to the centre via New Kinord and the loch north shore path, past the crannog, the castle island, Pictish Stone and the eskers. Distance 6 miles; ascent 190m.

Long Walk Version 2

Alternatively, instead of returning to the Centre via the north shore path, from New Kinord the walk could continue round the loch in a clockwise direction. Distance 7 miles; ascent 200m.

Although longer, Version 2 misses out a lot of interesting points of Version 1.

Short Walk

The short walk is the well-known Loch Kinord circuit. The way markers indicate an anticlockwise circuit, but the group may wish to consider a clockwise direction in order to negotiate, early in the walk, the sometimes quite steep ridges (eskers) encountered on the north-west side of the Loch. Distance 4 miles; ascent 95m.  

Short walkers may also wish to explore the Burn O’ Vat, a round trip of about 0.5 mile, whilst waiting for the return of the other group. However, access to the inner cavern via the slippy narrow entrance can be hazardous. 

Wednesday April 16th

Dunotter Woods and Stonehaven

Grid Ref. NO863843Cowie to Dunnottar Woods: A pleasant generally level walk which takes in coast and woodland. From Cowie hamlet along the coastal path of Stonehaven Bay to the harbour, then cutting inland for a circular walk through Dunnottar Woods, returning to Stonehaven. Long walk : 5miles, short walk available.

Wednesday April 30th

Drummuir to Dufftown Station

NJ376442. For the fit. Flat walk to Lochpark followed by a long and steady climb to Brawlands. Then quiet roads to Tullich. Cutting through the Balvenie distillery to the disused railway to Dufftown station. Ascent 120m. Distance 6 miles.

Short Craigellachie to Dufftown station. Along disused railway from Craigellachie to Dufftown station. Ascent negligible. Distance 3 miles.

Wednesday May 14th

Portsoy to Sandend Circular - Grid Reference NJ588662 - Distance 5.75 miles - Ascent 128m

An interesting coastline walk joins the picturesque harbour of Portsoy to the beautiful beach at Sandend. 

The route to Sandend is via a clear path from which a number of beautiful coastal views can be enjoyed. The return is on a minor road passing through adjacent farmland.

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Wednesday May 28th

Glen Esk. Tarfside to Invermark and beyond.

Long Walk: Starting at Tarfside, the walk goes westwards to Invermark, taking in the Hill of Rowan. From there the route follows Glen Mark towards the Queen’s Well and Mount Keen along one side of the Water of Mark, crosses over the water at the first bridge and returning on the other side to finish at the Invermark car park. There is the option to have a cuppa and comfort stop at the Glenesk Folk Museum (also known as “The Retreat”).

6.5 Miles. Total ascent 250m.

Short Walk: The short walk follows the same route to Invermark, but by-passes the Hill of Rowan. At Invermark it follows the road down to Loch Lee and returns by the same route to the Invermark car park.

5.2 Miles. Total ascent 180m. Can be shortened by not going as far as Loch Lee.

Wednesday 11th June

Long - Carnoustie to Broughty Ferry. Short - Moniefieth to Broughty Ferry

NO566344. Level walk along coastal path from Carnoustie golf course to Broughty Ferry castle. Approx 8miles

NO502324. Short

 walk from Monifieth to Broughty Ferry also along coastal path. Approx 3 miles with option to extend further along the coast beyond the castle then back

Wednesday July 10th

Fasque Estate Circular Grid Ref: LM55 650735  Approx 5 miles

From the square in Fettercairn, pass the school and distillery, onto a country road, then farm tracks into woods to enter the estate. Pass front of Fasque House & Chapel then exit the estate, pass the former Stables, now converted into apartments 

Wednesday July 24th

Loch Muick Circular. OS Grid Ref: NO309851 Distance  7.75 miles Ascent 170m.

Long Walk : Fairly level circuit of grand Loch Muick on the Balmoral Estate provides good views of the surrounding hills.

Short Walk :

Distance of approximately 3.5 miles route to be confirmed at time of recce.

Wednesday August 7th

Newburgh to Collieston (Grid Ref NK003270) (5.5 miles)

From Newburgh, the walk goes along the coast to Hackley Bay for a pleasant lunch stop at the beach, then through Forvie Nature Reserve to Collieston (5.5 miles) 

The short walk will be from Collieston round Forvie Nature Reserve (3miles)

Wednesday August 21s

Hill of Bogston (OS Explorer Map 37)

Long Walk: Starting at Boultenstone on the A97 (NJ411 109) the walk follows a flat route along the Deskry Water past Deskryshiel towards Badnagoach and then skirts Hill of Bogston (with views across to Preas Whin and Morven), Craig Glas and Bonlee Hill before going through Balronald Wood to return to the A97 at the Migvie Junction.  

Distance 6 Miles. Total Ascent 220m.

Short Walk:

The short walk follows the same route, but instead of turning south west at NJ41207 to skirt Bonlee Hill, the route continues east and descends to the A97 near Tillypronie Lodge to meet the long walk finishing point at the Migvie junction.

Distance 4.5 miles. Total Ascent 180m. 

Wednesday Sept 4th

Haddo House and Country Park (OS LM38NO877855)

A pleasant walk along generally level woodland paths around parkland and lakes. Long walk 4-5 miles.

Short walk available 2.5 miles.

Wednesday Sept 18th

Burghead to Lossiemouth

Long Walk: Joins the Moray Coastal Trail at Hopeman, and includes a fine cliff top section with coves and sea stacks, finishing with a long walk along a sandy beach to Lossiemouth.

Distance : 6 miles Total Ascent 160m

 

Short Walk : The Short Walk joins the Moray Coastal Trail near Covesea (subject to recce) and follows it to Lossiemouth.

Distance 4 miles, Total Ascent 100m 

Wednesday Octoebr 2nd

Starting in Dinnet, the walk takes us along the Deeside Railway line to Ballater. Along the way we pass Cambus O May suspension bridge, the Cheese Creamery and Tullich Kirkyard. The route has still to be recce'd

Wednesday October 16th

Local Walk

Kincorth Hill Nature Reserve to Loriston Loch circular

Wednesday Ocotber 30th

Local Walk

A walk around the area of Cults, via the back path from Foxlane, doon tae the Shakin Briggie along bye the golf course and then up through Allan Park. Then taking some lanes back up to Cults village and Friarsfield Park before heading back to Countesswells via Foxlane 4.5 to 5 miles

Wednesday November 13th

A walk around Historic Ferryhill and South Aberdeen. This is the walk that was postponed due to adverse weather in February.

Wednesday November 27th

Local Walk  Duthie Park to Cults and return.

Wednesday Decemeber 11th AIRYHALL RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH. VENUE – ROYAL DEESIDE GOLF CLUB. MORE DETAILS NEARER THE TIME.

 Wednesday April 3rd 2024

Bucksburn Beacon Centre to Airyhall (Grid Ref NJ890095) FIRST BUS WALK

Starting at the Beacon Centre, the walk goes up the Bucksburn Valley to Kingswells. From Kingswells it follows a farm track parallel to the main road to Dobbies Garden Centre for late coffee or early light lunch, then through Maidencraig back to Airhall (6 miles approx)

Short walk from Sheddocksley Sports Centre to Dobbies, then through Maidencraig to Airyhall (3miles app)

 Wednesday April 17th 2024

Peterhead to Mintlaw along the Formartine Way

Long Walk

From Richmond Avenue Peterhead (Grid Ref NK112465) to Mintlaw (Approx 8 miles)

Short Walk

Starts at Car Park in Longside to Mintlaw along the railway line (Approx 3.5 mil

Wednesday May 1st 2024

Findochty to Cullen via the Bow Fiddle rock . OS ref NJ461 678

Findochty to Cullen via the Bow Fiddle Rock, along the beach at Cullen and through the Seatown,  then up the newly developed Cullen Castle Hill (not a big hill).  Finishing in Cullen Square for ice cream.  Great costal views.  Good path with short uphill stretch to cliff path and later downhill to beach.  Approx 6 miles

 

Short walk will follow the same route from Portknockie

OS ref NJ 490 686 to Cullen Approx 4 miles.

Coffee and boots probably at Deans of Huntly

Wednesday May 15th 2024

Milton of Crathes to Scolty.

Starting the walk at Milton of Crathes car park and proceed to the Bellfield Park, Banchory. (This is approximately 4 miles of very good flat pathway). This is a suitable short walk and short walkers can spend time in Banchory town centre.

Long walkers can continue on to Scolty with the opportunity to climb Scolty or take one of the trails around Scolty. 

Wednesday May 29th 2024

Hill of Bogston (OS Explorer Map 37)

Long Walk: Starting at Boultenstone on the A97 (NJ411 109) the walk follows a flat route along the Deskry Water past Deskryshiel towards Badnagoach and then skirts Hill of Bogston (with views across to Preas Whin and Morven), Craig Glas and Bonlee Hill before going through Balronald Wood to return to the A97 at the Migvie Junction.  

Distance 6 Miles. Total Ascent 220m.

Short Walk:

The short walk follows the same route, but instead of turning south west at NJ41207 to skirt Bonlee Hill, the route continues east and descends to the A97 near Tillypronie Lodge to meet the long walk finishing point at the Migvie junction.

Distance 4.5 miles. Total Ascent 180m

Wednesday June 12th 2024

Gourdon, Inverbervie & Benholm Circular Walk Grid Ref NO825707  Approximately 6miles

A circular walk from Gourdon on the coastal path to Inverbervie, then up along the old coach road, through farmland to Mill of Benholm, then down to Haughs Bay on the coast and along the old railway line and return to Gourdon.

Short walk - Gourdon along coastal path to seahouses at bay of Haugh and return. 2.5 / 3 miles.

 

THIS WALK HAS THE ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE of FISH AND CHIPS and REFRESHMENTS AT THE QUAYSIDE RESTAURANT, GOURDON

Wednesday June 26th 2024

SUMMER OUTING TO St ANDREWS.

WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT DAY OUT!!

PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!!!

 

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.