Wednesday 28th August

Seven Bridges Ballater, OS Grid Ref NO369959

A circular walk along waymarked paths, tracks and minor roads that explores some of the fine countryside around Ballater. The route includes a detour to the ruins of a sixteenth century tower house, Knock Castle.  Starts and ends at the renovated old railway station in Ballater and, as the name implies, crosses a number of bridges along the way.  Long walk 6.5 miles. Various options for short walk (TBA)

Wednesday 11th September

Gourdon, Inverbervie, Benholm Circular, OS Grid Ref NO825707 

 

Gourdon harbour to Inverbervie, then gentle climb up Gourdon Hill, descending down towards Mill of Benholm. Turning east, we walk along the Beedies Brae to join the lovely coastal path back to Gourdon, where we will enjoy High tea with fish and chips at the fish restaurant there!  Long walk of 7.5 miles.  Short walk Gourdon- Inverbervie circular 4 miles.

Wednesday 25th September

Glen Ey, OS Grid Ref NO088892  

A walk up Glen Ey (beyond Braemar) and return following a farm track, slightly uphill at the start (8 miles approx).  Short walk similar but shorter.

Wednesday 9th October

Rocks of Solitude Edzell, OS Grid Ref NO600688

A circular walk starting and ending in picturesque Edzell.  The route follows the river North Esk upstream as it squeezes through an impressive gorge and then woodland paths and a minor road through pleasant countryside to complete the circuit.  Long walk 6.5 miles.  Various options for short walk (TBA).

Wednesday 23rd October

Cambus O'May to Dinnet via Loch Kinord, OS Grid Ref NO405980 

 

From Cambus O'May up the back of the Burn O'Vat to Loch Davan, around part of Loch Kinord and on to Dinnet. (6 miles approx)  Short walk available TBA.