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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.

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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

We will meet at Edzell Muir Car Park.  Walking to the River North Esk we follow the west bank path to the bridge at Gannochy on the B966 which we cross.  This river also follows the Highland Boundary fault for a while.  Going through the Blue Door and follow the path along the East Bank to the Rocks of Solitude.  Returning alongside the minor Glenesk road.  Re-crossing the B966 road bridge and following the West Bank to Edzell.

We are following (good, but sometimes uneven) walking paths and also alongside and crossing B roads.

Sunday, 3 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
318m / 1043ft
Type:
circular

Booking
Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk leader David Christie using the contact details provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk.  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 details
Good walking boots, gaiters advisable and waterproofs essential.  Bring food and drink.  Walking poles if required.
Parking - Edzell Muir car park.
Toilets – Public toilets are  available on Lethnot Road, Edzell, close to the car park.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 59920 69251
Nearest postcode:
DD9 7WE
what3words:
homelands.purchaser.dispose
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Edzell Muir car park. OS Landranger Maps - 45 Stonehaven & Banchory, 44 Ballater & Glen Clova

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 59920 69250
Nearest postcode:
DD9 7WE
what3words:
homelands.purchaser.dispose
Start time:
10:00 am

Edzell Muir car park. OS Landranger Maps - 45 Stonehaven & Banchory, 44 Ballater & Glen Clova

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