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Inverurie Group

We are the Inverurie 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

Moderate linear walk of approximately 7 miles.  BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - please contact the walk leader Maureen using the contact details provided to book.

Meet at Lunan Bay car park.  OS Landranger Map 54. Grid Reference NO 692 515.  Nearest postcode DD11 5ST.  We will leave a few cars at the car park and then travel to the start of the walk at Auchmithie car park Grid Reference NO 678 442.  OS Landranger Map 54.  Nearest postcode DD11 5SY. 

This coastal walk takes you from Auchmithie to Lunan Bay with the majority running along some wonderful cliff tops.  The walk starts from the small fishing village of Auchmithie, a few miles north east of Abroath.  From here we will head north east through the countryside to West Mains, and then follow the coast around to Ethie Haven.  In this area we will also pass near Ethie Castle which dates back to around 1300.  The final section runs north along Lunan Bay and beach, passes the remains of Red Castle and then crosses Lunan Water and finishes in the little hamlet of the same name.

At the end of the walk we will use the cars at Lunan Bay to return to the starting point to pick up the other cars.

Sunday, 8 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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 and waterproofs essential.  Bring food and drink.  Walking poles if required. 

Parking:  Public car parks at Lunan Bay and Auchmithie

Toilets: In Lunan Farm Shop & Cafe (comfort partnership) and in the village of Auchmithie

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 69073 51632
Nearest postcode:
DD11 5ST
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Lunan Bay car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 67893 44282
Nearest postcode:
DD11 5SY
what3words:
diamonds.leans.typically
Start time:
10:00 am

Auchmithie car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NO 69069 51627
Nearest postcode:
DD11 5ST
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crib.become.community
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Lunan Bay car park

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