We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jacqueline T.
A longish Moderate countryside walk at a steady pace for the distance. The route starts by heading south from Rhynie, across the Water of Bogie, then turning east via Barflat and Druminnor Castle (Coffee). We then have to walk (single file) on the public road for a mile or so, turning off north at Bankhead, walking past several farms to Kennethmont. After a very short pavement section here, we are back on tracks. There are banks for lunch just before Tayloch farm, then on to Bogend. The route continues across rather boggy fields Castlehill. There is a low broken down gate / fence to step across just after the farm bridge at Castlehill, the gate isn’t openable. We return to the Clatt road down the mile-long farm road, to very soon reach Rhynie again.
Type: Circular walk along mostly good tracks and roads through undulating farm countryside. This is not a hilly walk.
The route description has been updated following a reconnaissance and follow-up visit.
If the weather is inclement the walk can be shortened by heading north via Boghead to Bogend and then regaining the planned route to Castlehill. This version is less than 7 miles.
Booking
Booking is essential. Please contact the walk leader Jay Turner 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 (no Voicemail or WhatsApp). Please say where you will be coming from. 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
Walking boots are very strongly advised. Waterproof jacket and overtrousers are an essential requirement for country walks. Bring a hat, gloves, spare fleece or jumper. Walking poles and gaiters are recommended. Bring a pack lunch/hill food and a flask for hot/cold drinks. There will be two stops.
Parking – The Square, Rhynie.
Toilets – In Rhynie, there is just one public toilet cubicle for women, plus facilities for men in the small building opposite the Corner Shop. If coming via Alford, there are also public toilets there in the large car park, or in Lumsden, near the Village Hall.
[There is no café in Rhynie and the Corner Shop, which provides great takeaway tea, coffee and cakes to enjoy on the Green, is shut on Sunday afternoons!].
Parking in Rhynie - Turn into the Square in Rhynie off the A97, onto the A941 and park on this road near the Church, or where you can. OS Maps - Landranger 37 - Strathdon & Alford, Explorer 420 (OL62) Correen Hills (East Sheet). Please bring your paper OS map or have an OS map on your phone for the drive and the walk. Please bring your paper OS map or have an OS map on your phone for the drive and the walk. An A4 map has been circulated, print a copy, or message the leader for a copy.
Parking in Rhynie - Turn into the Square in Rhynie off the A97, onto the A941 and park on this road near the Church, in the Aberdeenshire Car Park, or where you can. OS Maps - Landranger 37 - Strathdon & Alford, Explorer 420 (OL62) Correen Hills (East Sheet). Please bring your paper OS map or have an OS map on your phone for the drive and the walk. An A4 map has been circulated, print a copy, or message the leader for a copy.
