We are the Aberdeen Young Walkers Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Summer has arrived, and I’m trying to get back into a healthy routine of a walk before work, offering this as a weekly walk!
This is a lovely wee 5km circuit by the River Dee, which is mostly on path and some pavement. It takes between 45mins to an hour max, and passes the ancient Brig O’ Dee, dating from 1527 (once the City of Aberdeen's southern boundary), Duthie Park, and the Wellington suspension footbridge. If we’re lucky we might spot herons, fox and the odd deer!
Link to route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1470270251?ref=itd
This walk is doable in decent sports trainers, and although we’re not out in the wilds, it is still Aberdeen, so a cosy top and lightweight waterproof is always recommended, as well as water and a snack :)
NB: We will depart promptly at 7.10, to make sure we’re back in time to enable onward travel for uni/college/work/school runs etc.
The following AYW T&C’s apply:
• Please sign up using the Meetup link below
• We will take a register on the day
• If this is your 4th walk or more with us, Ramblers membership is required
• It’s up to each individual to take responsibility to make sure you wear the right kit appropriate for the time of year, weather conditions, and personal needs
• Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join, just drop the walk leader a message to let us know in advance
• Well-behaved humans are welcome too, especially new faces! Walk leaders retain the right to ask people to leave if any behaviour is causing concern
We will meet on the grass verge beside the lay-by at Allenvale cemetery, opposite Duthie Park exit on Gt Southern Road :)
