Moderate circular walk 6.5 miles, on grass path, tarred/hard core tracks with views toward Loch of Skene, Hill of Fare, Cairn William and Bennachie. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - please contact the walk leader Morris using the contact details provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk.Meet at Castle Fraser car park (£3.00 charge unless N.T.S. member) Sauchen, Inverurie, AB517LD O.S. Landranger Map 38 GR NJ722128.
Leave the car park on grass path to meet the part tarred track past Greenmoss farm. Then take a track up to wind turbines, follow the track skirting Lauchintilly wood to Braeneil farm. Follow the tarred farm road to cross the minor road on to Linton Estate hard core track up and over Gallow Hill to West Mains farm. Follow the farm road, cross the minor road to return to Castle Fraser and walled garden.
Booking is essential. Please contact the walk leader 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. If you leave a message please remember to leave your name and contact telephone number. 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.
Good walking boots, gaiters, walking poles and waterproofs are advised. Bring food and drink.
Parking: Castle Fraser Car Park (£3.00 charge unless N.T.S. member) .
Toilets: At Castle Fraser.
Please follow the COVID rules/guidance applicable at the time of the walk.