Walks for March and April

Wednesday 6th March

Dinnet - Loch Kinord LM37(459987)

From Dinnet a level,circular walk through woodland round Loch Kinnord. Lots of historical interest and birds including wildfowl.  7 miles    Short walk from Dinnet to Burn o' Vat visitor Centre 3 miles

Wednesday 20th March

Gartly Moor Glens of Foundland  LM29 (580320)

Circular walk which can include a short climb to a view point, Hill of Corskie. 7 miles. Shorter circular walk available

Wednesday 3rd April

Shooting Greens Potarch - Aboyne OS 37(632944)

A walk on good paths down the new cycle path to Potarch(good views) and alongside river to Kincardine o' Neil then finishing at Aboyne. 8.3 miles.  Short walk on same path as far as Kincardine o' Neil 4.7 miles

Wednesday 17th April

Scolty hill Banchory  LM45 (687948)

From Banchory walk into Blackhall forest ,climb up to General Burnett's monument then take circular route through the forest finishing alongside River Dee 7.5 miles.   Short walk as above without  climb 4 miles

Walks until February

Wednesday 9th January

Meet at Mannofield Church at 10am for a morning walk down the railway line to Duthie Park then along river Dee to return to the church. Talk in afternoon by Malcolm Webster “ The Mountains of Scotland”. Bring your own lunch, tea and coffee provided 

Wednesday 23rd January

Morning walk round Seaton Park - Brig o' Balgownie-Bridge of Don. Approx hour and a half. Meet at Seaton Park at 10am. If transport needed contact Alistair Duncan . Afternoon AGM at Mannofield Church Hall at 2pm

Wednesday 6th February

Logierieve -Udny Green Station -Newmacher 

LM 38(922270)

Start Logierieve car park,through wood to join Formartine -Buchan Way. Reasonable good level track on old railway line to Newmacher Station. Then on to village. Good views along the way 5.5 miles. Short walk as above starting at Udny Station 3.5 miles

Wednesday 20th February

Banchory - Crathes Castle LM38

From Banchory along the river path and old railway line to Milton of Crathes, followed by walk round castle grounds.  7 miles. Short walk in Castle Grounds  3 - 4 miles 

Next Walk Wednesday October 17th

From Donview car park, walk towards Deuchries to reach forest track east of Millstone. Proceed to Clachie burn to Bennachie Centre. Gentle climbing. Short walk available.

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Wednesday 3rd October

Linear walk. A gentle climb on good paths through lovely glen via Lochnagar Distillary over river Dee to Balmoral car park. Beautiful scenery and many points of interest. Short walk available.

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WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2012

Clova circular Lumsden 6 miles LM27 (474220)

From Lumsden, we walk on estate roads around Clova estate. Some uphill sections, and one steep descent, but rewarding views.

Short walk 
also on estate but flat – 4-5 miles