(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.

(211) Nairn-River Nairn-West Links Circuit (Highland)

Route Summary
An easy route, more or less on the flat, taking in a variety of walking environments, including: harbour, river, rural, woodland, town, golf course, and coast. A good introduction to all that Nairn has to offer the visitor.

Duration: 2.5 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.

(208) Arrochar-Tarbet Hidden Heritage Trail (Argyll & Bute)

Route Summary
An invigorating hike in a wonderfully scenic and historic landscape, surrounded by high mountains. The route takes in a sea loch penetrating deep into the Western Highlands and the inland Loch Lomond, the largest area of freshwater on mainland Britain. After a short but arduous ascent through birch woodland, the remainder of the route presents no difficulties.

Duration: 3.5 hrs.

(207) Cabrach Discovery Trail (Moray)

Route Summary
A short walk (3 km) surrounded by memorable scenery and the echoes of a long history of human settlement. Bounded by three watercourses, the well-maintained and hard-surfaced route hosts a number of information boards, a wildflower meadow, nature ponds, a nature hide, and a picnic area.

Duration: 1 hr.

(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.

(205) The Birks of Aberfeldy-Heart of Scotland Circuit (Perthshire)

Route Summary
To walk up the Den of Moness ravine is a special experience, not to be missed. The route is manageable for walkers of all abilities although there are many steps, and the ascent can be steep at times. This variation on the standard route also provides fine views of the valley of the River Tay, and surrounding hills, at Aberfeldy.

Duration: 2 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.

(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.