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30th August 2026 – Spittal of Glenshee Circular
On Sunday we had 22 walkers join us for our trip to Spittal of Glenshee, including two new walkers making their first outing with the club who were given a warm welcome from the group. The bus left Aberdeen on time at 08:00 and following a comfort break in Braemar...
Notice to Members: Suggestions Requested for the 2027-2028 Walking Programme
All Club Members have been notified to submit suggestions for future walks. Proposals should, if possible, indicate a start & finish point . Please bear in mind that the bus has to travel to & from the start/finishing point & has to be back in Aberdeen...
16th August 2026 – Braenaloin to Keiloch & Various Other vWalks
We had 22 walkers booked on the bus for today’s outing up Royal Deeside. There was a slight drizzle as we left Aberdeen which soon dissipated as we travelled westwards to our various starting points. After a comfort break in Ballater the bus travelled towards Crathes...
2nd August 2026 – Linn o’ Dee Circular
We had 24 walkers join us for our annual trip to Linn of Dee, including three new walkers making their first outing with the group. A very warm welcome to all of them! With so many great walking options in the area, not only were all four of the recommended...
19th July 2026 – Littler Forter to Braedownie via Mayar
We had 22 enthusiastic walkers out on the bus for today’s walk in the Angus hills. The bus took the scenic route up Royal Deeside with a comfort stop at Braemar on the way to our starting point for the main walk at Little Forter at the head of Glen Isla. Main Walk –...
5th July 2026 – Auchallater Circular – Two Munros – Tolmount & Cairn of Claise
🌧️🥾 A Brilliant Day on the Hills! 🥾🌧️ We had 26 walkers out with us today for our trip up Deeside, including lots of new faces to the club. It was great to welcome walkers with a wide range of experience – from seasoned...
21st June 2026 – Moulin to Pitlochry via Ben Vrackie & Killiecrankie
On the longest day of the year, the Aberdeen Hillwalking Club headed to Moulin, near Pitlochry, for a beautiful day in the sun. The group split up early on, with some walkers braving a steep ascent up Ben Vrackie and others undertaking their own variations of the...
7th June 2026 – Loch Muick Circular
Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Huge Milestones: A Challenging Day at Loch Muick The day started with a beautiful deception. Leaving Aberdeen under blue skies and minimal wind, nineteen walkers were feeling unusually optimistic. Could the grim weather reports actually be...
24th May 2026 – Dunphail to Granton on Spey
Todays` walk between Dunphail and Grantown on Spey attracted 25 enthusiastic hikers for a 15 mile walk, 21 were on board by the time we left the Duthie Park with 3 getting on at Bucksburn and 1 just outside Inverurie. We reached the first drop off point of Dunphail at...
NB – Change of 2nd Pick up Point on 7th June Walk – Loch Muick Circular
As the Kilt Walk clashes with our Loch Muick Circular walk on 7th June it has been decided to change the usual pick up point at the bus stop outside Allanvale cemetery. Instead the 2nd pick up point will be on Riverside Drive at it's it's junction with Riverside Place...