Walks Blog – Jun 2022 – The Mack Walks

Walk (183) Logie Coldstone-Wells of Poldhu-Auchnerran Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
This is a well-balanced circuit taking in a variety of natural environments. From the pretty little hamlet of Logie Coldstone, the route enters an extensive area of mature open pine forest. After passing a delightful small loch, the walk makes a short diversion to a charming woodland dell to visit ancient mineral springs at the Wells of Poldhu. A further section of mature pines is followed by a large birch wood. The next section is over wide grassy pasture-land. A gradual ascent onto the shoulder of Roar Hill then provides exhilarating views over the Howe of Cromar and its surrounding hilltops, before we descend again to the valley floor where the final section has wide-open views over productive farmland …
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3A8GgTy , 28th June, 2022

Checking Out A Great New Route Today …
Enjoying the old and the new walking near Logie Coldstone today … #cairngormsnationalpark
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3OL5mfr , 25th June, 2022

Mixed Greens …
The grass/young willowherb is always greener …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3OiH2BQ , 22nd June, 2022

Re-visiting Knockargety …
Knockargety Hill, near Tarland, at the weekend. An easy ascent with stunning views from the top …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3OuXwHb , 22nd June, 2022

Our Favourite Country House Garden #2
Just some of Leith Hall’s beautiful summer blooms …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3QjXjb3 , 16th June, 2022

Our Favourite Country House Garden #1
Leith Hall gardens, shining on a rainy afternoon …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3NYN2iZ , 16th June, 2022

Walk (182) Turriff-Wrae Pond Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
This is a very pleasant rural walk to and from the farming town of Turriff, mostly surrounded by fields and woodland amongst the gentle rolling hills that characterise this part of the so-called “Buchan Plain”. Most of the route follows the former track of the Turriff – Macduff railway line. The turning point is at the very scenic Wrae Pond, set in a large hollow surrounded by trees and bushes. It is a delightful spot and has become a very well-established haven for wildlife …
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3baAmag , 15th June, 2022

Our Weekend Walking …
Turriff-Wrae Pond and Banff-Whitehills were this weekend’s hiking highlights …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3aLnoPT , 12th June, 2022

Flowers Of The Season …
Beautiful blooms around and about this week …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3O1j7Go , 9th June, 2022

Lots Of Sun At Learney …
Making hay(lage) while the sun shines. Walking near Torphins this afternoon …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3GNpN8K , 4th June, 2022