The Mack Walks
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Thursday, Hogmanay day, Kildrummy💙
#walking
#hillwalking
#ardhuncarthill
#coiliochbhar
#taponoth
#kildrummy
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
3 days ago
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5 days ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#Tarland
-
#DrummyWood
-
#TomnaverieStoneCircle
-
#TarlandWay
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2373s9mr
#Walking
#Hiking
#Deeside
#Cromar
#HoweofCromar
#StoneCircles
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(168) Tarland-Drummy Wood-Tomnaverie-Tarland Way (Aberdeenshire)
This gentle excursion into the varied countryside around Tarland makes for an excellent introduction to the many walking opportunities in the area, with a paths network maintained with help from th…
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Today, Inverness💙
#walking
#riverness
#caledoniancanal
#inverness
7 days ago
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13 days ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#PitmeddenHouse
-
#UdnyGreen
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/28qf8lot
#Walking
#Hiking
#Formartine
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(008) Pitmedden House-Udny Green Circular (Aberdeenshire)
This is a very pleasant walk in a mixed rural landscape. The terrain is generally flat with no steep inclines. The route passes the tower house known as Udny Castle and the picturesque village of U…
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Yesterday, Aberdeen💙
#walking
#citywalking
#nuartaberdeen
#nuartmurals
#aberdeen
#aberdeencity
17 days ago
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20 days ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#FifeKeith
- Cottage Wood - Braehead walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/26xtlh8z
#Walking
#Hiking
#Keith
#Moray
#Scotland
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(219) Fife Keith-Cottage Wood-Braehead Circuit (Moray)
There are short sections, at the beginning and end of this walk, on the streets of Keith, but most of the route is easy walking with a rural feel, in the woods and farmland that surround the town.
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This week, Castle Fraser💙
#christmasatthecastle
#castlefraser
#castlefrasernts
#kemnay
#aberdeenshire
24 days ago
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Today, Nairn East Beach💙
#walking
#coastalwalking
#nairn
#nairneastbeach
#morayfirth
about 1 month ago
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Today, Nairn💙
#walking
#nairn
#nairnharbour
#fisherwife
#morayfirth
about 1 month ago
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Monday and Tuesday, Birsemore and Knock Saul💙
#walking
#knocksaul
#taponoth
#leslie
#oldleslie
#birsemore#birsemoreloch
#aboyne
#aberdeenshire
about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#BinForest
- Ferny Knowe - Queen Tree walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/298plk5v
#Walking
#Hiking
#Huntly
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(080) Bin Forest-Ferny Knowe-Queen Tree Trail (Aberdeenshire)
An easy figure of eight circuit in mature mixed conifer and broad-leaved woodland around the low hills of Ferny Knowe, Clean Hill and Boddum Hill, on the flanks of the Bin Hill near Huntly.
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about 2 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#BelwadeFarm
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/22dlm5pv
#Walking
#Hiking
#Deeside
#WorldHorseWelfare
#Aboyne
#Scotland
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(101) Belwade Farm Ramble (Aberdeenshire)
A varied and interesting walk that will be especially suitable for anyone looking for a short but invigorating country ramble in the scenic natural environment of Deeside. Belwade Farm have provide…
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Today, Aboyne💙
#walking
#hiking
#belwadefarm
#worldhorsewelfare
#bellwood
#aboyne
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#TorryBattery
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#GirdleNess
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2dncjrpw
#Walking
#Hiking
#AberdeenCity
#Scotland
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(212) Aberdeen-Torry Battery-Girdle Ness Circuit (Aberdeen City)
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 cit…
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2 months ago
#Walking
in mature pine and birch woodland on the
#MuirofDinnetNNR
- the route takes a short diversion to the ruins of a small settlement of houses and steadings at
#OldKinord
…
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#Hiking
#NatureScot
#Deeside
#Dinnet
#Aboyne
#Tarland
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(235) Muir of Dinnet-Old Kinord-Culblean Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
An enjoyable short hike in mature woodland in an important protected natural environment. There is a long but gradual ascent in the mid-section of the route.The diversion to Old Kinord provides som…
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2 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#StCyrus
Beach and Cliffs walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2amfl8te
#Walking
#Hiking
#StCyrusNNR
#Mearns
#HoweoftheMearns
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(004) St Cyrus Beach and Cliffs Circular (Aberdeenshire)
A good leg-stretching walk in a visually stunning coastal landscape. The St Cyrus Nature Reserve is a very special place for plants and wildlife. The route takes in the old raised beach, a long str…
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Monday, St Cyrus💙
#walking
#coastalwalking
#stcyrusnaturennr
#stcyrusnaturereserve#stcyrusbeach
#stcyrus
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
2 months ago
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2 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#CraigievarCastle
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2y6y3z9h
#Walking
#Hiking
#Alford
#Donside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(077) Craigievar Castle Ramble (Aberdeenshire)
This is a delightful rural ramble in mixed countryside and woodland around and about the iconic Craigievar Castle, a popular and well-deserved visitor attraction. On a sheltered hillside, the natur…
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Today, Craigievar💙
#walking
#hiking
#craigievar
#craigievarhill
#craigievarcastle
#alford
#howeofalford
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
2 months ago
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3 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#Tarland
- The Petts walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/23aaz6rd
#Walking
#Hiking
#Cromar
#HoweofCromar
#Deeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(145) Tarland-The Petts Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
Leaving the rolling farmland behind, the mid-section of this varied walk involves a steady climb through mature conifers to an open viewpoint over Tarland, the Howe of Cromar, and a wider mountain …
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Today, Tarland💙
#walking
#hiking
#tarland
#petts
#douneside
#smallburn
#morven
#howeofcromar
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
3 months ago
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3 months ago
#Walking
around and about the village of
#Torphins
. On the walk there are some fine views of the mid-Deeside countryside … 😀
tinyurl.com/27govs94
#Hiking
#MidDeeside
#Deeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(234) Torphins North Ramble (Aberdeenshire)
This is a fine short walk. mostly on the outskirts of Torphins, providing a short and generally very easy circuit, mixing mature woodland with more open areas offering some good viewpoints.
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Today, Torphins💙
#walking
#torphins
#torphinswoods
#craigmyle
#miltonofcraigmyle
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
3 months ago
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3 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#KincardineONeil
Village Ramble, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/29dzvtmt
#Walking
#Hiking
#Kinker
#Deeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(221) Kincardine O’Neil Village Ramble (Aberdeenshire)
This is a very pleasant walk in a mixed rural landscape on Deeside and along the banks of the River Dee itself. There are good views throughout, and many historical associations.
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3 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#Coull
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#TarlandWay
- Gallow Hill walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2c3c34un
#Walking
#Hiking
#Tarland
,
#Cromar
#HoweofCromar
#Deeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(127) Coull-Tarland Way-Gallow Hill Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
A relatively easy walk, initially following a good way-marked trail. On the return route there is a gradual ascent into a pine wood on good forest roads before gently dropping back into the farmlan…
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Monday, Fyvie Castle garden and estate💙
#walking
#fyviecastlegardenandestate
#fyviecastlegarden
#fyvielake
#lochoffyvie
#fyvie
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
3 months ago
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Today, Alford💙
#walking
#localwalks
#haughtoncountrypark
#riverdon
#alford
#howeofalford
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
3 months ago
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Today, Newcastle upon Tyne💙
#walking
#citywalking
#newcastleupontyne
#newcastleupontynequayside
#quayside
#tynebridge
#rivertyne
#graingertown
#glasshousegateshead
#gateshead
4 months ago
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Today, Hadrian’s Wall💙
#thesill
#oncebrewed
#romanbritain
#northumberland
4 months ago
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Today, Acomb, Northumberland💙
#walking
#acomb
#hexham
#northumberland
4 months ago
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4 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#YthanEstuary
and
#ForvieSands
walk, and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2dpan8m2
#Walking
#Hiking
#NNR
#Newburgh
#Formartine
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(006) Ythan Estuary and Forvie Sands Circular (Aberdeenshire)
Route SummaryThis is a gentle but very rewarding walk in the Forvie Nature Reserve. The views of the estuary, dunes, heath-land and beach are marvellous at every turn. On the return leg there is a …
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Today, Forvie💙
#walking
#coastalwalking
#forvie
#forviesands
#forvienationalnaturereserve
#forvielostvillage
#newburgh
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
4 months ago
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4 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#BraesofGight
walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/26ewtq4o
#Walking
#Hiking
#GightCastle
#Formartine
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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SCO-007-Braes of Gight Circular
A very scenic walk through farmland and forest on the banks of the River Ythan in the depths of rural ...
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Today, Gight💙
#walking
#gight
#methlick
#braesogight
#gightcastle
#gightwoodsnaturereserve
#corbiescraig
#riverythan
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
4 months ago
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4 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#Lumphanan
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#Cairnbeathie
-
#Hillhead
Loop walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2au25quw
#Walking
#Hiking
#Deeside
#MidDeeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(147) Lumphanan-Cairnbeathie-Hillhead Loop (Aberdeenshire)
This walk from the historic village of Lumphanan occupies a pleasant pastoral landscape in mid-Deeside, with wide-open views throughout. The ascent on an old drove and military road to an area of u…
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5 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#HillofBarra
Circular walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/2dgow9jm
#Walking
#Hiking
#BarraHill
#Garioch
#OldMeldrum
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(012) Hill of Barra Circular (Aberdeenshire)
The focal point of this moderate walking excursion amongst fertile Garioch farming country is the exhilarating view from the summit of Barra Hill, redolent with the memories of historical drama ove…
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Today, Lumphanan💙
#walking
#hiking
#cairnbeathie
#hillhead
#dess
#lumphanan
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
4 months ago
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5 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#Tillypronie
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#Baderonoch
-
#Reinacharn
walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/ya27q39l
#Walking
#Hiking
#Cromar
#HoweofCromar
#Tarland
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(169) Tillypronie-Baderonoch-Reinacharn Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
Route Summary A short and relatively easy hill-walk in mixed countryside, near Tarland, to a low moor-land hill-top where panoramic views can be enjoyed. There are 3 man-made commemorative stone fe…
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Today, Tillypronie💙
#walking
#hillwalking
#tillypronie
#migvie
#baderonochhill
#reinacharn
#purpleheather
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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5 months ago
#Walking
from the
#DenofAfforsk
to
#MoreHead
with great views down to
#GamrieBay
and the old fishing villages of
#Gardenstown
and
#Crovie
… 😀
tinyurl.com/2brfnvn5
#Hiking
#MohrHead
#MorayFirth
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(233) Den of Afforsk-St John’s Kirk-More Head Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
This is a relatively short coastal walk with a moderate ascent, to a headland high above the Moray Firth. There are some exhilarating views over the Bay of Gamrie, along the coast towards Macduff a…
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#Walking
in the mature
#GartlyMoor
forest near
#Huntly
where there are marvellous open views from the heathery summit of
#WishachHill
… 😀
tinyurl.com/25j2o5mq
#Hiking
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(232) Gartly Moor – Wishach Hill Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
A short but energetic walk in mature forest and heather moorland with marvellous views from the extensive summit area and approaches. The route is particularly recommended in late Summer when the w…
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Today, Gardenstown💙
#walking
#hiking
#gardenstown
#gamrie
#stjohnschurch
#denofafforsk
#homehead
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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Today, Gartly Moor💙
#walking
#hiking
#gartlymoor
#wishachhill
#heather
#purpleheather
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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5 months ago
#Walking
in the mature
#BinForest
near
#Huntly
where there are marvellous open views from the summit of the
#BinHill
… 😀
tinyurl.com/2c7fe5f3
#Hiking
#DavidDouglas
#DouglasFirs
#GallonofWater
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(231) Bin Hill Circuit (Huntly) (Aberdeenshire)
An enjoyable walk in mature woodland to the summit of the Bin Hill, near Huntly. There are fantastic news of the surrounding countryside from the summit and during part of the descent.
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Today, Alford💙
#walking
#localwalks
#riverdon
#haughtonpark
#alford
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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Today, Bin Hill, Huntly💙
#walking
#hiking
#binhill
#huntly
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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5 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our Hill of
#Dunnideer
walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/22t8oorl
#Walking
#Hiking
#Insch
#Garioch
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(016) Hill of Dunnideer Circular (Aberdeenshire)
An easy walk-in to the Hill of Dunnydeer, avoiding a steep ascent. Views of the hill dominate the route from areas of natural woodland and farmland. The stone circle on the hill-side, and ruined ca…
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Today, Insch💙
#walking
#hiking
#insch
#dunnideer
#dunnideerhillfort
#hillofchristskirk
#hillofflinder
#taponoth
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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5 months ago
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our
#DinnetOakWood
-
#Tillycairn
-
#WicebeRoad
walk and have updated the guidance … 😀
tinyurl.com/286ejmgz
#Walking
#Hiking
#Dinnet
#Deeside
#Aberdeenshire
#Scotland
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(204) Dinnet Oak Wood-Tillycairn-Wicebe Road Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
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 co…
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Today, Dinnet💙
#walking
#hiking
#dinnetoakwood
#wiceberoad
#tillycairn
#dinnetbridge
#dinnet
#aberdeenshire
#walkingaberdeenshire
5 months ago
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