We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Cross the A90 and visit the ruins of Boddam Castle. Follow the route of the disused Boddam railway to re-cross the A90. Then along a recent Stirling Hill Network Access path to the Buchan radar site.and on to the loch at Den Dam, where Neolithic flint mines have been found dating back 4000 years.
Cross the dam and adjacent farmland to a track leading to Denend and then by minor roads to Lendrum Terrace, the terminus of the Admiralty railway used to transport prisoners and granite. It ran as far as Peterhead Prison, where stone was broken to build the Harbour of Refuge finished in 1956.
We pass another small reservoir and a working quarry, to end up amongst many old quarries, some flooded, some not. We then pass a fine granite “powder store” to descend back to the cars.
Mostly on paths, tracks and minor roads, but the old railway line can be boggy.
Booking is essential. Please contact the walk leader Henry using the email link provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk. Please provide a 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.
Walking boots and waterproofs recommended. Bring food and drink. Possibly visit The Trellis Coffee Shop in Newburgh after the walk.
Parking: At a layby on the A90 about 3 miles south of Peterhead. Details above.
Toilets: At Buchan Braes Hotel, half a mile away in Stirling Village, or public toilets in Cruden Bay, 5 miles south, or Tesco supermarket 12 miles south in Ellon.
A layby on the A90 about 3 miles south of Peterhead. It’s on the left just as you approach Stirling Village about 200 yds past the turning to the Cadet Centre. OS Landranger 30 Fraserburgh.
A layby on the A90 about 3 miles south of Peterhead. It’s on the left just as you approach Stirling Village about 200 yds past the turning to the Cadet Centre. OS Landranger 30 Fraserburgh.
