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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.

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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

COACH OUTING - Start coach pick ups from University Library, Bedford Road with various pick up points in Aberdeen  via Southern Route

Starting at Clatterin' Brig  (139mtrs) on landrover tracks skirting Kings Deer Park then uphill to below the summit of Hound Hillock (516mtrs), Slack Pool then down hill via Brunt Hill or Wood of Mon Duff (weather dependent), then track and minor road to Fettercairn

 

Sunday, 8 September 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
399.9m / 1312ft
Type:
linear

There is a short section near the end of the walk which is narrow and overgrown but passable. 10miles

Intermediate walk will be available in the Fasque Estate starting from Fettercairn 5-6 miles

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 66512 78195
Nearest postcode:
AB30 1HB
what3words:
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Start time:
9:00 am

Starting at Clatterin Brig Cafe

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NO 65055 73480
Nearest postcode:
AB30 1YU
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

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