Friday 17th July
Contact Fiona
The route is a clockwise walk starting from the Muirton wood car park, (the first car park as you come into Tarland from Westhill road, B9119) I propose a start of 11 am or for those who want to meet at Kingswells P&R 10:15 am. I will be staying in Tarland so I will not be at the P&R.
The walk is about 5.5 miles long and fairly flat. See map below.
A easy social stravaig walk. Arrival by car sharing.
Contact Eilidh
An easy and sociable Stravaig walk. Contact: Eilidh
An easy and sociable Stravaig walk to these spectacular cliffs.
| Date and Meeting Time | Friday 12 June 2026 either10 am at Kingswells Park and Ride for lift sharing, or 11 am (own transport) at Cruden Bay Car Park, 38 Main St, Cruden Bay, AB42 0NA |
| Walk Leader and Contact Details | Henry Webb webb.henryj@gmail.com or 07447-841651 |
| Walk Description | A moderate walk on a good track to Slains Castle and then along the narrower clifftop path to the Bullers of Buchan with steep drops to one side. Return the same way. |
| Walk Grade | Moderate. Distance 6 miles. Mostly flat. Time about 3½ hours. Shorter options available, 3 miles returning by hourly X63 bus. Bring binoculars in case we see a puffin. |
| Pre-Walk Contact | If you are planning to come, please let Henry know with your mobile number preferably by Monday 8 June. I will then be at Muir with potential radio silence and unable to respond. |
| Refreshments | Lunch stop at Bullers of Buchan. Post-walk refreshments at Harbour Dunes Café, Cruden Bay. |
| Toilets | At Cruden Bay Car Park |
Photo: Lynette and Malcolm Johnson
A moderate walk, mostly on good tracks and paths through Bell Wood to Belwade Farm and back along the Old Deeside Road. Distance 6¼ miles. Ascent about 130 metres, never particularly steep. Time about 3½ hours Shorter options available, approx. 4½ miles. Some sections can be wet, so waterproof boots recommended. Route map: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/map3_27ab.shtml
Refreshments: Lunch stop at Belwade Farm (café closed). Post-walk refreshments at an Aboyne café, eg The Black Faced Sheep.
Meeting: 10 am at Kingswells Park and Ride or 11 am at Station Square, Aboyne AB34 5HX
Contact Henry Webb: webb.henryj@gmail.com Please note I may be out of contact between the 11th until the morning of 15th, so please contact before the 11th if possible.
A Stravaig (easy) walk. Contact: gill@shirreffs.net or 07778 739414
| Date and Meeting Time | Friday 17 April 2026 at 10 am at Kingswells Park and Ride or 11 am at Cambus O’May car park |
| Meeting Place | Cambus o’May Forest Trails Car Park. Approx. 3½ miles west of Dinnet, on the A93, on the right towards the end of the long straight through Cambus o’May, with a sign “Forest Trails” about 300 yards before the access and a bus shelter at the entrance and Opposite the Cheesery. Grid ref NO406981. The walk starts at the information board at the top of the car park, but if spaces are available, it is better to park at the lower unofficial car park, closer to the road, as it is free and saves a short walk uphill at the end. The forestry car park fee is £3, payable using the RingGo App. No toilets available. |
| Walk Description | An easy very pleasant walk, mostly on good tracks and paths through conifer and birch woods, passing two lochans, an ancient ruined church, and pictish stones. Returning along the Deeside Way with an optional brief detour up to the Needle Monument. |
| Walk Grade | Easy. Distance 4 – 4.5 miles. Ascent about 250 feet, never particularly steep. Time about 2½ to 3 hours. |
| Pre-Walk Contact | If you are planning to join this Stravaig, please let Gill Shirreffs know in advance. Unless we already have your mobile number, please let Gill have it beforehand so that we can get in touch if you are not there at the start time. |
| Refreshments | Coffee break at the high point, about 1½ miles into the walk. Lunch stop at the Tullich Churchyard. Post-walk refreshments either at Cambus o’May Cheese Shop, which has toilets, or else at Loch Kinord Hotel, Dinnet. |
A straightforward walk of up to 12 kms (distance can be easily shortened) on good paths. From the Forvie Centre, across the undulating dunes to join coastal path to Hackley Bay and on to Forvie Church. Short steep ascent and descent on steps at Hackley Bay.
Refreshments after at Trellis cafe, Newburgh
Contact: Bill Reith 07710 318485 bill.reith@btinternet.com
Meeting place: Car Park at Forvie Centre, Forvie NNR, Collieston
(GR 033289)Cashless parking charge of £4 using Ringo app
Ready to walk at 10.00am
A social Stravaig walk – Potarch and Craigmore Woods (contact Jay Turner)
An easy woodland walk which rises round the hill top and contours of Craigmore Wood, then round and back down to Potarch. Distance about 5km.
Lunch Potarch Inn lunch is booked for 1.30 at Potarch Inn. This will take the form of soup and Sandwiches (a variety of fillings available) , there are also home bakes available for those wanting a sweet treat too.
A Stravaig walk of easy ability in Glen Tanar. Transport will be by car, with opportunities to car share for those without.
