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We are the Aberdeen 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

AFTER PICKUPS IN ABERDEEN AND SHIRE..  Grid Ref NO 371606 nr Dykehead

Pickup start at 9.00 From  Aberdeen University Southern Route. Please state pick up point when booking.

We will be starting at monument car park and  ascend to Airlie Monument. Following hill path to The Goal - Hill of Couternach & Cairn Leith.  Gentle rolling hills, descend path through forest [trees across forest path but passable with care] and cross B955 to Foot Bridge over the Esk.

Off road walk to Clova Hotel

Sunday 16 June 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
406m / 1332ft
Type:
linear

There will be an intermediate walk available in the Dykehead area

5 miles 719 ft of ascent  Mile Hill - Dykehead circular starting at Monument Car Park

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 37119 60641
Nearest postcode:
DD8 4ND
what3words:
saturate.slurs.performs
Start time:
11:00 am

Monument Car Park near Dykehead

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NO 32707 73088
Nearest postcode:
DD8 4RA
what3words:
loft.cabbies.physical
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Toilets available at Car Park, or in Clova Hotel. Refreshments available here as well.

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