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2nd February 2025 – Dunecht Circle – Barmekin Hill
A good showing of 34 walkers ventured out to the Dunecht Estate on a clear and crisp February morning after a short travel from Aberdeen. Heading through the impressive main estate entrance gates we continued through the grounds past the loch before heading along a...
Reminder: Club’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 5th February 2025
All Club Members are invited to attend our AGM at the Sportsman's Club at 11 Queens Road, Aberdeen on Wednesday 5th February at 7:30 pm. Items of business include discussion & approval of the programme of walks for season 2025/26 and setting of fees & bus...
12th January 2025-Potarch to Aboyne (via Falls of Dess)
The first outing of 2025 saw our group of 32 walkers depart from Aberdeen on a very bright but cold and crisp day to head out Deeside for a low level walk from Potarch to Aboyne. After a short comfort break at Banchory we commenced the walk at the Potarch bridge...
8th December 2024 – Crawton to Stonehaven
We were delighted to have mostly clear weather for today, which turned out to be much better than the forecast had predicted for the twenty two walkers. There were only a few fleeting showers, making for a cold but pleasant day overall. We split into two groups with...
Newburgh to Cruden Bay via Forvie Sands – 10th November 2024
Last weekend, a group of 32 intrepid walkers embarked on an unforgettable coastal adventure along the stunning Scottish coastline. The day was filled with breathtaking views, challenging terrains, and moments of quiet reflection. Our journey began with a brisk walk...
27th October 2024 – Loch Ullachie to Ballater via The Coyles of Muick
An almost full bus with 31 walkers left Aberdeen today & headed westwards along the Dee valley to Ballater for a comfort stop before heading off on the main walk. One walker disembarked here to do the “Seven Bridges” walk around Ballater & also taking...
13th October 2024 – Rhynie to Tullynestle – Coreen Hills
A group of 30 intrepid walkers set out on a autumnal adventure in the Aberdeenshire countryside. Our journey began with a brisk bus ride to the trailhead in Rhynie. As we embarked on our hike, we were immediately captivated by the beauty of the Pictish stones that...
29th September 2024 – Lary to Logie Coldstone
We had an attendance of 30 for the walk over Morven to Logie Coldstone with a group of 5 from Norway visiting Scotland for a week and two people on their first outing with the club. It was a dry day with sunny spells but a chilly breeze at higher elevations. 6 of the...
15th September 2024 – Blacklunans to Spittal of Glenshee via Mount Blair
There were 22 members on today’s walk. Brenda, our driver, drove us south safely negotiating the narrow roads to the start location at Blacklunans. Everyone got off the bus with 19 doing the main walk over Mount Blair and 3 doing a low level route avoiding the climb....
1st September 2024 – Gleneffock to Auchronie
After the recent unsettled weather, it was a dry if overcast day for our departure from Aberdeen to the Loch Lee area and the weather stayed dry and warm for the rest of the day. There were twenty-nine walkers on the bus, with plenty of space as we were provided with...