Wednesday 22nd May

Fishwives Path

Fishwives Path – Newmill to Drybridge. LM28 NJ435577. We walk from Newmill to Drybridge. Good views at Hill of Stoneyslacks. 9 miles. Short walk from Buckie to Drybridge and return. 4 miles. Possible High Tea at Buckie.

Wednesday 5th June

Honka House – Royal Deeside.  LM43 NO189916

From the car park at Keilloch, aross the Invercauld Bridge, on good forest tracks throughout, the walk takes a gradual but lengthy winding climb with rewarding views, eventually dropping down through pine forest to the Honka Hut. A short incline leads to the Garbh-Alt Falls. Following a decline and crossing the Garbh-Alt bridge, the route turns left through the deer park returning on a level track to the start point passing the Bowman's plaque en route. 6 miles. Short walk to be arranged.

Wednesday 19th June

Ferryden – Boddin – Scurdieness – Ferryden. LM54 717567

. Along minor lanes and paths to the coast then along cliff top path from Boddin to Scurdieness lighthouse. Return along the Esk to Ferryden. 6 miles. Short walk to Scurdieness  and back. 3 miles.

Wednesday January 16th

AGM at 11am Granville Lane Scout Hut

followed by

30th Anniversary Lunch at The Mariner Hotel 1pm

Wednesday January 30th

(It will look like this in a month or two!!!)

Hazlehead area – no bus Local walk (no bus) –  Airyhall,  Hazlehead Park,  Maidencraig,  Dobbies circular.  7 miles approx.  Short walk - Airyhall, Hazlehead Park circular.  3 miles approx

Wednesday February 13th

Stonehaven – Dunnottar LM38NO877855

A short coastal circuit which extends southwards from the harbour at Stonehaven. 

Great views across Stonehaven and of the spectacular Dunnottar Castle. 

We will also be able to visit the Black Hill War Memorial and take in some great coastal views.

Distance Approximately 3.5 miles.

Wednesday February 27th

Haddo House and Country Park:  LM30 NJ 870 346

A pleasant walk along generally level woodland paths, around parkland and lakes.

Long walk: 4 miles (or alternative walk of 5 miles, to be determined by weather conditions on the day). Short walk: 2.5 miles

Wednesday March 13th

Dinnet to Ballater   LM37 NO458987 

Long walk - Deeside Way, Dinnet to Ballater old railway line.  7 miles approx.

Short walk - Cambus O'May to Ballater.  3.5 miles approx.

Wednesday March 27th

Aboyne to Tarland  LM37 NO525987

 

A scenic walk on good paths through pine woodland along the Tarland Burn. Only a few short inclines. 6 miles.

 Short walk from Aboyne along part of long walk and return. About 3 miles.