Thursday, 2 July 2015

Wednesday July 8th

Outing to Kelpies

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Wednesday July 22nd

Logie Coldstone  Circular     LM37 (434046)

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Starting at Logie Coldstone, we all walk through Blelack woods past the wells of Poldhu then through lovely woodland and grassy meadows to Auchnerran. Long walkers then ascend gently to the foothills of Morven and return to Logie Coldstone via Bridgefoot and minor country road (7miles). Short walkers take a direct easy path back from Auchnerran to the village (4miles).


Wednesday August 5th

Tombae to Glentanar  

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Long gradual climb from Deeside over the valley of the River Tanar then downhill to Glentanar House. Generally good under foot with excellent views. Long walk approx. 8 miles. Short circular walk from Visitor Centre. Approx. 4 miles

Wednesday August 19th

Findochty to Cullen    LM 29   (504 673)

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Fine coastal walk with lovely views. Starting at Findochty we walk along to Portknockie then past the Bow Fiddle Rock then on to Cullen. Lovely seascapes and mostly easy walking. Long walk7 miles Short walk available.

Wednesday September 2nd

Ballochbuie Forest  LM43  (200910) Circular Walk


From Keiloch car park on the A93 over the River Dee up through the lovely Caledon Forest ,then gentle climb on good tracks to the Garbh Alt Falls.The round to forest lodge returning by hillside track affording marvellous views of Lochnagar and the Cairngorms. Long walk6 miles. Short walk available

Wednesday September 16th

Dinnet to Tarland    LM37 (468992


Starting at Dinnet we go via St James House and past the Hill of Mullochdhu for Burnside, turn west towards Loch Davan, then to Neuk Ordie, Nether Ruthven to old road at Leys, past Correchie House back to Tarland. 7 miles.
Short walk:  Start at St James House past Braeroddich Loch and join old road at airfield at Aboyne.     4.5miles

Wednesday September 16th

Edzell and the Rocks of Solitude   LM 44 and 45(599691)

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From Edzell we walk to the Gannochy Bridge, then alongside the River Esk to the strange Rocks of Solitude. Wonderful views and the trees should have their autumn colours. Return to Gannochy Bridge and take river footpath back to Edzell. Long walk 6 miles, short walk as far as wanted, along river side then back to Edzell past the Shakey Bridge





Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Wednesday April 1st 
Glengairn to Ballater

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A pleasant walk along the north side of the River Gairn from the Black bridge to Ballater. Long Walk 6 mls
Short walk in same area 4 mls

Wednesday April 15th
Bennachie Circular The Gordon Way

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Long walk along the Gordon Way from B 992 to Bennachie visitors centre Wee climb at the start but well worth for the views! 7.5mls. Short walk along the northern foothills of Bennachie level route no climbing 4 mls
( Watch out for Indians!)

Wednesday May 13th
MIlltimber Brae to Duthie Park
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Long walk: Milltimber Brae to Duthie Park along the old Deeside line. Flat terrain, lovely river views .
Short Walk: Cults to Duthie Park along same route 3 mls

Wednesday May 27th
Arbroath to Auchmithie Circular

Long walk. From Arbroath to Auchmithie along the coastal path to Auchmithie and back. Lovely seascapes, slightly undulating 6 miles. Short walk in Nature reserve. 3mls Fish and chips at Inverbervie on the way home!!

Wednesday June 10th
Clachnaben Hill

Start from Glen Dye, gentle climb followed by downhill slope through the woods until we climb the staircase (fairly steep, not for the faint hearted) up to the tor. Returning by the same route 6mls. Short walk, same route omitting the climb. 3 mls

Wednesday June 24th
Loch Muick Circular

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Long walk: Circular walk round Loch Muick. Path mostly level, one long stretch a bit rough underfoot. 8mls
Short Walk available


Friday, 2 January 2015

Wednesday January 7th

Hazlehead Policies


Walk round Hazlehead Policies in the morning. (meet at 9.15)

Talk in Mannofield Church.
The Story of the Titanic, given by Brian Macdonald at 2pm

Wednesday 21st January

AGM at Mannofield Church at 2pm

Wednesday February 4th


Kirkhill Forest Circular


On forest tracks, some gentle climbing 6 mls
Short walk in same area 4 mls

Wednesday 18th February


Drum Castle Policies

This walk has not been recced but should be approximately 5 mls ..More details to follow

Wednesday March 4th

Kirriemuir Paths Network



A variety of paths in and around Kirriemuir.
Long walk 8 miles Short walk 4 miles

Wednesday March 18th


Longside to Peterhead



Long walk Old railway line. Flat terrain 6 miles
Short walk Mintlaw to Longside Flat terrain 4 mil