Rhynie to Tullynestle – Correen Hills

Date/Time

Date(s) - 13/10/2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walk Details

Pub Stop?: If Time Permits
O/S Map Sheet No.: 37
Grid Ref. Start: 498 271
Grid Ref. Finish 558 195
Walk (Miles): 12
Walk Hours: 6
Bus Time to Walk:1.5 hrs
Bus Time from Walk: 1.5 hrs
Departure time from walk: 3;30 pm

Walk Notes

Today, we are back on Donside to walk the lesser known hills in this valley. This walk is a through-one, so members who require a shorter, or different, walk – for safety reasons, please indicate your intentions with your committee member in charge of the bus.

The walk commences on the A97 (Mossat /Huntly) road at the village of Rhynie (NGR 498 271). On an unclassified road, walk E’wards and cross the Water of Bogie. Take a secondary track and head S’wards towards Barflat and Bankhead farms to eventually reach a track junction near the Iron Age fort on Cairn More. Go left and continue southwards to reach another track junction (NGR 507 235). Go right and contour the east side of Badingair Hill and Brux Hill to gain a path junction at NGR 495 204 on the north side of Edinbanchory Hill (466m). Turn left and head SE’wards to climb on a good path to the top of Lord Arthur’s Hill (518m). Descend from the top down the Fouchie Shank to eventually reach Dubston Farm. Cross the bridge over the Blacklatch Burn and walk into Tullynessle, where the bus will be parked near the church (NGR 558 195).

Please note the download to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. Outdooractive or OS) 

Download file: Rhynie-to-Tullynessle.gpx

Walk Two

The same starting point as walk one but avoiding climbing up Lord Arthur’s hill.

On track junction (NGR 507 235) here you will carry on straight ahead on the quarry road, this is an old farm track, follow this until you come to the disused quarry (there is still a hut there with a visitors book to sign). Go past this and follow your way down the hill, keeping on the land rover tracks. You will come to a small stream that is easily crossed. Once over keep following the path past Terpesie Castle to eventually reach Dubston Farm. Cross the bridge over the Blacklatch Burn and walk into Tullynessle, where the bus will be parked near the church (NGR 558 195). till you get to the main road.

Download file: Rhynie-to-Tullynessle-via-quarry.gpx

The above notes are for guidance only & are intended as an aid to be used along with a map & compass and/or a GPS device with OS maps.

NB. The bus departs Tullynessle at 3:30 pm.

In the event of an emergency arising the person in charge of the walk today should be notified, if possible, before the emergency services are contacted on 999.

Committee Member in charge Paul Mackie – 07891125532

Cancellations/Waiting List: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile Number 07807 240817) if you cannot attend & have to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be re-allocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list

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