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Aberdeenshire walks
Morrone summit and Morrone Birkwood reserve
Visorando Member
9.37 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,775 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Aberdeenshire
Touristic walk to Morrone summit extended to pass by Morrone Birkwood reserve.
From Gardenstown to Crovie
1.61 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Aberdeenshire
Getting to the village of Crovie by car – and even more so in a motorhome – is tricky. The walk between the two bays is lovely. The history and the village of Crovie are surprising. There is a large car park at Gartenstown
Troup Head
2.82 mi
+535 ft
-600 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Aberdeenshire
It’s a superb walk for birdwatching on the cliffs. At the various viewpoints, there are gates allowing you to get closer to the cliff edge. However, it can be dangerous, especially if you’re afraid of heights.
From Pennan to Black Hill
1.25 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Aberdeenshire
There aren’t many parking spaces along the jetty, especially during the summer months. The village is accessible via a very steep and winding road. Vehicles longer than 6 metres will find it a real struggle. The aim of this walk is to take in the view overlooking this magnificent bay. This village is famous for the film *Local Hero*, which features a soundtrack by Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits).
The Cairngorms moors, Cairn Culchavie
9.57 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,063 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aberdeenshire
Near Cock Bridge, between Braemar and Tomintoul, this hike offers 360° views of the Cairngorms from the summit of Cairn Culchavie.
Prince Albert's Pyramid, Balmoral
Tourism professional
3.64 mi
+564 ft
-558 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aberdeenshire
There are 11 cairns to discover within the Balmoral Estate and this short walk takes in two of them – Prince Albert’s Cairn (aka “the pyramid”!) and Princess Beatrice’s Cairn. A beautiful forestry trail awaits, and after a fairly steady walk uphill you will reach the summit of Creag an Lurachain (442 m /1450 ft) where the pyramid sits. A steeper but shorter descent follows, and a very lovely suspension bridge crossing.