Walks for May and June

Wednesday May 1st

St Cyrus coastal walk LM 45(725647)

Start at Charleston Farm, crossing the main road through the wood on to old railway line to the Viaduct. Descend to road along to the beach. At nature reserve walk over the boardwalk onto the beach, carrying onto the cliffs at St Cyrus. Return along the inland path back to Charleston Farm. Approx 6-7 miles  Short walk as far as wished and return. Lots of wildlife and  interesting fairlies!

Wednesday May 15th

Hill of Rowan LM 44 (490789)

A circular walk on farm tracks and woodland paths,with a climb to the Maule monument on top of the Hill of Rowan, finishing with walk along the South Esk riverbank. 7.5 miles.  Short walk a circuit of Hill of Rowan omitting visit to monument 4.5 miles

Wednesday May 29th

Tarland Way   LM44 (530987)

Walk in Aboyne followed by new path to Coull and return along the Tarland way. Lovely views  7.5 miles.  Short walk Aboyne to Coull as far as wished and back.

Wednesday June 12th

Corgarff Castle Strathdon  LM 36 &37

From entrance to castle we climb to top of hill beyond the castle and descend behind the castle and back along the River Don valley. Fairly steep but wonderful views. Approx 6 miles.

Short walk as far as wished along the valley and return

Wednesday June 26th

Keith circular. 

A pleasant walk on grass tracks and tarmac around the environs of the town of Keith. Lovely views and lots of historical interest. 6.5 miles.Short walk available.

Possibility of high tea to follow walk