Wednesday 18th July

Auchmithie to Lunan Bay LM54 NO679442

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A walk along the cliff tops from Auchmithie to Corby Knowe then along the beach to Lunan Bay. Circa 7 miles. Short walk along the beac at Lunan Bay.

Wednesday 1st August

Potarch/Shooting Greens to Banchory. LM38

NO698958

Walk starts at Shooting Green car park and follows forest tracks, passing through mature woodland, then descends to the banks of the Dee where we follow the path along by the river.From there we pass by the Blackhall Forest and reach Banchory car park via Auchattie. 7 miles approx.. Short walk available.

Wednesday 15th August

Glentanar. LM44 NO480966

An easy climb up the Firmounth road then on the flat then a steep climb (ca 450ft) from the Burn of Skinna into mature pine forest. Then downhill returning along the Water of Tanar. 7 miles. Short walk on the valley floor 3-4 miles.

Wednesday 29th August

Cairn-Mon-Earn LM45 772918

A circular forest walk climbing gradually on good forest roads with fine views over the surrounding countryside. 5 miles. Short walk as for long walk but omitting final steep ascent to the summit. 3 miles.

Wednesday 12th Sept

Rothienorman to Fyvie LM29 NJ722358. 

Walking first on a quiet country road, then through woods following the Fourden burn from Rothienorman to Fyvie,followed by a circular  tour of the grounds of Fyvie Castle. Approx 7 miles. Short walk 2 miles from Fyvie around the grounds of Fyvie Castle

Wednesday 26th Sept

Portsoy & Sandend circular LM29 NJ588662.7

 

. A lovely walk along the coastline from Portsoy to Sandend & return through farmland. Clear paths & tracks. 5.75 mls. Short walk to be arranged.

Wednesday May 23rd

Pressendye, Tarland : OS Map 405.

Walk from Tarland incorporating gentle uphill climb, and level paths to Pressendye Hill, then descending back to Tarland. 9 miles.

Short walk t.b.a.

Wednesday June 6th 

Portsoy to Cullen : LM29 (592 662)

From the car park in Portsoy, the coastal trail is followed to Sandend and up to Findlater Castle, then on to Cullen Harbour. Care is required in the vicinity of the castle where thefootpath is tricky in places. Distance: 6.5 miles. Short walk available

Wednesday June 20th

Eight Cairns, Balmoral : LM37 (265 941)

 

A circular walk in the Balmoral estate viewing eight cairns erected by Queen Victoria. The walk is undulating with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside (7.5 miles). Short walk begins at the same point and follows an unclassified road to the South Deeside Road to Mains of Abergeldie past Balnacroft and back via the Distillery (3.75 miles). Quiet roads all the way, and very gentle incline.

Wednesday July 4th

Summer Outing to Scone Palace

Wed 18^th January  

AGM at Mannofield Church at 2.15 pm

Wed 31st January

Fyvie Castle Forest Walk: OS map 426
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A gentle woodland walk  from Fyvie to the castle, around the  grounds and the castle loch. 2 to 3 miles. No short walk.

Wed 14th Februaruy

Maud to Strichen LM30 (NJ926 480)

A level walk on the Formartine and Buchan Way – 6 miles. 

Short walk availabale

Wed 28th February 

Potarch/Shooting Greens to Banchory.:NO698 958. 

Walk starts at Shooting Green car park and follows forest tracks, passing through mature woodland, then descends to the banks of the Dee where we follow the path along by the river.From there we pass by the Blackhall Forest and reach Banchory car park via Auchattie. 7 miles approx.. Short walk available

Wed 14th March

Corrennie Forest

From Tillfourie, a sieady uphill climb, good track, beautiful view from the top, then descend 

Wed 28th March 

A pleasant, level walk through woodlands, from Kemnay through the Fetternear estate, past the Bishop’s Palace, across the Shakkin’ Briggie, and back to Kemnay. 5.5 miles Short walk t.b.a

Wed 11th April

Laurencekirk Circular :LM45 (714 712)

A fairly level walk starting and ending at the Main Street in Laurencekirk, going through Denlethen Wood and neighbouring farmland.to Luther Water (dug by Napoleonic prisoners of war). Much of the farmland is used for spring bulb growing, so should be colourful! 6 miles. Short walk to be arranged.

Wed 25th April

Spring Holiday. Walk to be arranged for those not oing to Nairn.