9th August 2023 

Duff House / Bridge of Alvah

OS Grid Ref NJ689633.  Distance 5.25 miles approx.

A circular walk which commences from the Duff House Car Park in Banff. The walk takes us through woodland with various points of interest including Duff House itself, the Ice House which acted as a refrigerator for Duff House, an ornate mausoleum and good views of the River Deveron. We will also cross the beautiful Bridge of Alvah and its dramatic wooded gorge.

Short walk will be available.

23rd August 2023 

Fochabers to Portgordon

Distance Approximately 7.5 miles.

The walk will start in Fochabers and follow the Speyside Way along the banks of the river Spey to Spey Bay and then along the coast to Port Gordon.

Short Walk should be available TBC.

6th Sept  2023

Johnshaven to St Cyrus & St Cyrus Circular

OS Grid Ref NO796670.  Distance 7.5 miles

Starting at Johnshaven, the walk follows the coastal trail and takes us along scenic cliff pathways, sandy beaches and heathland. When we reach St Cyrus, we take a circular route encompassing a lovely sandy beach and slightly steep cliffs from which there are some stunning views. Note if weather is unfavourable, the route may be altered accordingly.

Short walk St Cyrus beach circular (Approximately 2 miles).

20th Sept  2023

Bennachie Circular

OS Grid Ref. NJ61224.

Route of walk to be confirmed. A short walk will be available.

4th October 2023

Learney Estate Circular, Torphins

OS Grid Ref NJ651056. distance 5.5 miles total ascent 250m.

The walk passes through a variety of woodland areas and open countryside on the Learney Estate near Torphins, with views of Learney House and across to Clachnaben, (and as far as Lochnagar on a clear day). The walk starts at the North Lodge (NJ651056) ON THE B9119, skirts Ordie Caber, Learney Hill and Chapelwell Hill, then passes Learney House and finishes at the disused quarry (NJ650047)on the B993. The tracks are good and there are no steep climbs, just some undulations. 

18th October 2023

Forfar and Restenneth Priory

OS Grid Ref NO 456509. Distance around 7 miles

This is a walk around part of the outskirts of Forfar, taking in Restenneth Priory and Balmashanner Hill. The designated circular walk is nearly ten miles but our walk will only cover around seven miles. A more detailed description will be provided after the recce.

1st November 2023

Udny Green to Tarves

Distance around 7 miles

Starting at Udny Green we will make our way to Pitmedden House, Tolquhon Castle and then on to Tarves.  

15th November 2023

Haddo House 

Distance around 5 Miles

Level waymarked paths, Walk still to be recce’d more details on completion

29th November 2023

Culter Circular

The walk starts and finishes at the old Culter Station platform, beside the Heritage Centre. (Station Road East, Peterculter)

The route goes east along the Deeside Way, then North west past  Culter House, Hill of Ardbeck and continues west on tracks to Easter Anguston. The distance is approximately 5.5 miles and suitable for all. Ascent is about 170m, with a short ascent up Pittengullies Brae and a longer gradual incline up past Culter House. Those who mightn not wish to go all theway out to Easter Anguston can cut off at Malcolm Road and walk back down into Culter.

13th December 2023

Christmas Lunch -Atholl Hotel