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Inverurie Group

We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a circular walk which includes a moorland climb up to the summit of Barmekin Hill, an Iron Age hillfort, a distinctive conical landmark in the area, with good views over the Aberdeenshire countryside.  The descent of this hill can be slippery if wet so care must be taken.  Walking poles are advisable.  We then cross over the road to enter the Dunecht Estate giving views of the country house.  We follow good tarmac roads and forest tracks through the Estate. 

This walk will be co-led by Susan McIntyre. 

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
275m / 902ft
Type:
circular

Booking
Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk co-leader Dawn Tuckwood using the contact details provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk.  Please phone or text.  Confirmation of your booking is required for attendance.  It is essential for the walk leader to know who is coming on the walk and to be able to contact people should there be any changes.  Please remember to contact the walk leader if you are no longer able to attend.

Additional notes
Good walking boots and waterproofs essential. Gaiters and poles recommended. Bring refreshments.
Parking: Echt School Car Park.
Toilets: There are no public toilets on this route/walk. 

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NJ 73958 05674
Nearest postcode:
AB32 6HP
what3words:
mistaking.crackled.exact
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Echt Primary School Car Park OS Landranger Map 38 - Aberdeen

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 73958 05675
Nearest postcode:
AB32 6HP
what3words:
joys.beats.view
Start time:
10:00 am

Echt Primary School Car Park OS Landranger Map 38 - Aberdeen

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking