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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.

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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

A Leisurely to Moderate low level walk starting at Fetternear Estate car park.  There are a few inclines on the walk mainly at Place of Origin.  The walk will allow us to explore Bishops Palace, St Ninian's Church ruin, 1 Lochlan and the Place of Origin.

The terrain is mainly forest paths at the Fetternear Estate side and then quiet road after the Shakin Bridge.  It might be muddy as we ascend up to the vantage point of the Place of Origin, especially if there has been rain.

We will enjoy spectacular views towards Bennachie from the Place of Origin.

Pace of slowest Walker.

Sunday, 9 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
69.8m / 229ft
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk leader Elaine 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 are essential.   Walking poles advisable if needed.   Bring food and drink. 

Parking – no parking charges apply.

Toilets – there are no toilets on route

 

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NJ 72792 16067
Nearest postcode:
AB51 5QT
what3words:
boils.amounting.kilowatt
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Fetternear Estate Car Park – OS Landranger 38

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 72792 16067
Nearest postcode:
AB51 5QT
what3words:
boils.amounting.kilowatt
Start time:
9:30 am

Fetternear Estate Car Park – OS Landranger 38

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