Wednesday March 8th 

Bennachie Circular

OS Grid Ref.  NJ 61224.  A walk along the Gordon Way from the B992 to Bennachie Visitor Centre with a small climb at the beginning. 7 miles approx.  A short walk from the Visitor Centre . (TBA)

Wednesday March 22nd

Dunnottar

OS Grid Ref. NO877855  From Stonehaven to Dunottar, walk description and distance TBA

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Wednesday 5th April

Cambus o’May to Dinnet OS Grid Ref. NO405980  6 miles approx. From Cambus O’May up to and around the back of the Burn O’Vat to Loch Davan, around part of Loch Kinord and on to Dinnet. Wednesday April 19th Kingseat OS Grid Ref. NJ888193  6 miles approx. A circular walk up Kingseat, starting from the Axis Centre Newmachar (where King Malcolm III sat on a rock, hence the name), with beautiful views of Donside and Deeside.

We're Back!! This blog will be updated soon. Next walk is on Wednesday 22nd February to Duff House, as we call it the Snowdrop walk. No need to book the bus this time. Just turn up with your packed lunch and walking gear just beyond Airyhall School at 9am.

Wednesday Jan 29th

Airyhall, Duthie Park Circular (No Bus)  OS Grid Ref.  NJ907045  

Start from Airyhall, continue to Deeside Drive,round Kaimhill School and down to Bridge of Dee Supermarkets.  From there along the Dee to Duthie Park and return via Deeside Railway (5 miles).  Short  walk available. 

Wednesday Feb 12th

Bucksburn to Airyhall  OS Grid Ref. NJ890095

Bus from Airyhall to drop off long walkers at Beacon Centre, then continue to Dobbies to drop off short walkers.

Long walk from Beacon Centre to Dobbies for coffee, continue through Maidencraig and Hazlehead to Airyhall, 5 miles.

Short walk from Dobbies through Maidencraig and Hazlehead to Airyhall, 3 miles.

Wednesday Feb 26th

Aboyne to Dinnet, OS Grid Ref. NO528985

Start at Aboyne car park via the Fungle and Craigendinnie Hill to Glentanar.  Then along the riverbank to Braeloine, Newton Farm and Dinnet, 7 miles.  Short walk on Deeside Railway path

Wednesday March 11th

Chests Of Dee, OS Grid Ref. NO061896 

 

Coffee at Ballater, continue to Linn of Dee.  Long walk from the Linn to Chests of Dee and return, 7 miles.  Short walk from the Linn part way up the track and return, 3 miles.

Wednesday March 25th

Bin Forest Huntly, OS Grid Ref.

 

Circular walk from car park on forest tracks and waymarked routes, 7 miles.  Short walk similar, 3 miles.

Wednesday 28th August

Seven Bridges Ballater, OS Grid Ref NO369959

A circular walk along waymarked paths, tracks and minor roads that explores some of the fine countryside around Ballater. The route includes a detour to the ruins of a sixteenth century tower house, Knock Castle.  Starts and ends at the renovated old railway station in Ballater and, as the name implies, crosses a number of bridges along the way.  Long walk 6.5 miles. Various options for short walk (TBA)

Wednesday 11th September

Gourdon, Inverbervie, Benholm Circular, OS Grid Ref NO825707 

 

Gourdon harbour to Inverbervie, then gentle climb up Gourdon Hill, descending down towards Mill of Benholm. Turning east, we walk along the Beedies Brae to join the lovely coastal path back to Gourdon, where we will enjoy High tea with fish and chips at the fish restaurant there!  Long walk of 7.5 miles.  Short walk Gourdon- Inverbervie circular 4 miles.

Wednesday 25th September

Glen Ey, OS Grid Ref NO088892  

A walk up Glen Ey (beyond Braemar) and return following a farm track, slightly uphill at the start (8 miles approx).  Short walk similar but shorter.

Wednesday 9th October

Rocks of Solitude Edzell, OS Grid Ref NO600688

A circular walk starting and ending in picturesque Edzell.  The route follows the river North Esk upstream as it squeezes through an impressive gorge and then woodland paths and a minor road through pleasant countryside to complete the circuit.  Long walk 6.5 miles.  Various options for short walk (TBA).

Wednesday 23rd October

Cambus O'May to Dinnet via Loch Kinord, OS Grid Ref NO405980 

 

From Cambus O'May up the back of the Burn O'Vat to Loch Davan, around part of Loch Kinord and on to Dinnet. (6 miles approx)  Short walk available TBA.