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Braemar
nestling among the hills |
1. Scolty
983’
An easy family walk with the fascination of the Burnett monument to get
youngsters to the top. Views of Feughside and lower Deeside. Start Banchory;
Grade 1, Distance 4 miles, Ascent 700’, Time 2 hours
2. Mortlich
1248’
A pleasant shapely hill just above Aboyne Loch offering fine views of
middle Deeside and ideal for a half-day trip. Start Aboyne
Grade 1 Distance 4.5 miles Ascent 850’ Time 2.5 hours
3. Glen
Tanar
An easy and attractive glen walk suitable for family. Glen Tanar contains
a National Nature Reserve and fine remnants of the ancient Caledonian
pine forest.
Grade 1 : distance as desired
4. The
Pollagach
An easy walk into the hills with views across Ballater and to Lochnagar.
Start Ballater
Grade 1 distance 5.5 miles, Ascent 1300’ Time 2.5 hours.
5. Creag
Coillich 1300’
A short family walk but can be made longer by circular walks through the
woods. Start Ballater
Grade 1 distance 1.5 – 4 miles, Ascent 700’ Time 1 –
3 hours
6. The
Seven Bridges
A ‘flat’ walk crossing 7 bridges through some lovely wooded
countryside. Start Ballater
Grade 1 distance 5 miles, Ascent 100’ Time 2.5 hours
7. Craigendarroch
Hill 1300’
A short walk up the hill overlooking Ballater with fine views across to
Lochnagar. Start Ballater
Grade 1, Distance 2 miles Ascent 700’ Time 1.5 hours.
8. Loch
Muick
An attractive low-level walk around Loch Muick Start Loch Muick car park
Grade 1 Distance 7.5 miles, Ascent 200’, Time 3.5 hours
9. Creag
Choinnich 1764’
A hill walk of no great difficulty giving views across Braemar to the
Cairngorms. Start Braemar
Grade 1, Distance 2.5 miles, Ascent 650’, Time 1.5 hours
10. Glen
Callater
An easy low-level walk to the loch that may be extended by more arduous
climbs into the surrounding hills. Start Auchallater (2 miles south of
Braemar)
Grade 1 Distance 6 miles Ascent 200’ time 2.5 hours
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