(213) Dinnet-River Dee-Clarack Loch Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
An enjoyable short walk with very limited overall ascent. The route takes in open mature woodland, and scenic walking by the River Dee and Loch Clarack, on the Dinnet Estate.

Duration: 1.75 hrs.

(212) Aberdeen-Torry Battery-Girdle Ness Circuit (Aberdeen City)

Route Summary
On the outskirts of Aberdeen, this undemanding short walk provides some unforgettable views of the harbours, old and new, combined with sweeping coastal vistas, and a special perspective on the city skyline.

Duration: 2 hrs.

(210) Torphins-The Avenue-Old Railway Line Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is an enjoyable rural walk in the scenic countryside around Torphins, a quiet and attractive mid-Deeside village. The route is entirely on hard surfaces, making it an good choice after extremely wet weather.

Duration: 1.75 hrs.

(209) Lumsden-Sculpture Walk-Clova Estate Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is an enjoyable and interesting walk that combines art in a rural setting with easy walking in mixed farmland, and on the wooded periphery of a landed estate.

Duration: 2 hrs.

(206) Finzean Circular Walk (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is a very pleasant walk in an area renown for its scenic beauty. The limited overall ascent to a vantage point by the local school is gradual, with rewarding views over the Feughside valley.

Duration: 2.5 hrs.

(204) Dinnet Oak Wood-Tillycairn-Wicebe Road Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is a relatively easy walk with a gentle incline, overlooking the River Dee near Dinnet. A special oak wood environment is traversed before achieving fine open views of surrounding hills and countryside. An inscribed well in the mid-section is linked to the history of the Glen Tanar estate.

Duration: 2 hrs.

(203) Pitmedden House-Udny Green-Mort House Circular (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is an easy, mostly woodland, walk from the grounds of Pitmedden House to the pretty hamlet of Udny Green. There is historical interest along the way, and a visit to Pitmedden Garden and Museum of Farming Life is not to be missed.

Duration: 2 hrs.

(202) Tarland-Douneside House Circuit

Summary.
A short but very enjoyable and scenic walk taking in mature woodland and open farmland in the appealing landscape of the Howe of Cromar.

Duration: 1.75 hrs.

(201) Inverurie-East Aquhorthies Stone Circle Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This short walk takes in a very special example of the ancient and mysterious recumbent stone circles that are unique to the North-East of Scotland. The views in all directions throughout the walk are outstanding, but especially towards the towering bulk and iconic shape of Bennachie’s Mither Tap.

Duration: 1.75 hrs.

(200) Keig-Cothiemuir Stone Circle-River Don Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
A mostly gentle stroll in a varied rural landscape, with interesting historical and architectural highlights. The narrow path through trees, above the River Don, near the end of the route, requires moderate agility to navigate various ups and downs.

Duration: 1.5 hours.

(199) Inverurie-River Urie-The Bass-River Don Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This easy, and surprisingly rural, walk provides a peaceful escape from the constantly busy comings and goings of Inverurie town centre. Historical interest from different periods is provided by the eye-catching Bass and Little Bass, the site of a Mediaeval motte and bailey castle, and an impressive set of carefully restored and preserved Pictish symbol stones.

Duration: 3 hours.

(198) Ballater-Monaltrie-Tullich-River Dee Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is an invigorating and interesting walk taking in some historical highlights and the attractive mixed countryside surrounding the popular Deeside village of Ballater.

Duration: 2.5 hours.

(197) Banchory-Scolty Hill Forest Road Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
This is a deservedly popular short walk through a mature woodland area, but with a moderately demanding 200 m overall ascent on the sometimes steep climb to the moorland and striking tower at the top of Scolty Hill where there are splendid wide-open views.

Duration: 1:75 hours.

(195) Aboyne Stone Circle-Queen’s Hill-Aboyne Loch (Aberdeenshire)

Route Summary
Never far from popular Aboyne village, on Deeside, this attractive route takes in walking in pine and broad-leaf woodland, open parkland, and by the shores of the pretty Loch of Aboyne. The visit to the unusual Aboyne Stone Circle, an historical curiosity, adds an intriguing further element.

Duration: 2.75 hours.

(193) Old Aberdeen-Donmouth Circuit (Aberdeen City)

Route Summary
A gentle stroll that mixes town, and seaside, woodland and park, to create a hugely stimulating all-round experience. At every turn on the trail, history rubs shoulders with the natural environment in a uniquely pleasant and memorable way.

Duration: 2.5 hours.