Reveal royal heritage and spectacular scenery with 28 wonderfully varied walks in Aberdeen and Royal Deeside. Discover ‘whiskey and castles’ country with 160 miles of walking, graded by length and difficulty, from Balmoral to Bow Fiddle Rock, Glenlivet to the ‘granny pines’ of Glen Tanar.
Featured Aberdeen & Royal Deeside walks include:
- Starting in Stonehaven, climb the cliffs for stunning views of dramatic Dunnottar Castle perched precariously above the waves and return through lush woodland
- Explore the hills above Balmoral, see the graveyard where John Brown is buried and enjoy magnificent views of Deeside and the royal favourite residence, Balmoral
- Stroll along the River Dee, following a disused railway track, from Banchory to Crathes Castle
- See the spectacular Burn o’ Vat, a pink granite pothole, and Loch Kinord as you stroll the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve
- Wander through the enormous ‘granny pines’ of Glen Tamar, a remnant of ancient forest and a haven for capercaillie
- Climb Bennachie and its summits of Mither Tap, Oxen Craig and Craigshannoch for stunning views of the Don Valley
- Ramble the sublime ruins of Elgin Cathedral and follow a riverside walk along the banks of the River Lossie
- Discover quaint, historic Old Aberdeen, walk Aberdeen’s sandy beach and a stretch of the River Don
- Walk from Cullen to Portknockie along a spectacular clifftop path which passes the iconic Bow Fiddle Rock and descends to the broad sands of Cullen Bay
Outstanding Circular Walks (Pathfinder Guides):
- The definitive pocket book guide to Great Britain’s great outdoors
- 28 mostly circular walks in one guidebook, ranging from 3-12½ miles
- Walks are graded by length and difficulty ensuring a range of routes suitable for walkers of varying experience and mobility
- 1:25,000 scale (4cm to 1km or 2½ inches to one mile)
- Includes Ordnance Survey map extracts, GPS waypoints, parking information and detailed route descriptions for foolproof navigation
- Enhances your walk with information on rare wildlife, natural habitats and points of historical interest
