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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

A circular walk through the varied park and woodland scenery of Aden and Pitfour Estates and Drinnie’s Wood.  Places of interest en route include Aden House and Victorian Arboretum, Pitfour lake and ruined Grecian temple and Drinnie’s Wood Observatory, with a possible detour to Louden Wood stone circle. The walk is on paths and tracks which are mostly surfaced but may be muddy in a few places.

 

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk leader Sandra 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.

Good boots are essential, as is warm and waterproof clothing suitable for February weather.  Gaiters and walking poles are up to individual preferences.  Please bring lunch food and hot drink. 

Parking – Free parking is available at Aden Country Park

Toilets – There are toilets at Aden Country Park

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NJ 98236 47953
Nearest postcode:
AB42 5FQ
what3words:
tiles.coasting.racing
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Aden Country Park, main car park, Station Road, Mintlaw

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 98236 47953
Nearest postcode:
AB42 5FQ
what3words:
tiles.coasting.racing
Start time:
10:00 am

Aden Country Park, main car park, Station Road, Mintlaw

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