Crathie (Balmoral) Circular(Walk ID: 4217) This walk starts virtually on the doorstep of Balmoral Castle, yet it combines a great mix of river, woodland and moorland scenery. It also has some wonderful views over the Cairngorm Mountains and encompasses tourist attractions like Balmoral Castle, Crathie Church and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
6.37
0.00 miles away
Crathie - Spittal of Glen Muick(Walk ID: 3855) A long, high, moorland route from Crathie on Deeside across the Balmoral Estate, passing close to Lochnagar to reach the Spittal of Glen Muick.
10.00
1.00 miles away
Glen Feardar(Walk ID: 2109) This is a walk for those who like to get away from it all. Much of this walk is round a heather-clad moorland basin, with spectacular panoramic views. It follows well-made forest tracks for most of the way. After gradually rising through a wooded stretch, the walk gradually descends along an almost alpine-like route back to the start - again with spectacular views over the Deeside hills.
9.32
4.00 miles away
Glen Girnock(Walk ID: 2592) The Girnock valley is a hidden valley just over the hill from Balmoral Castle. This walk winds its way through a mixture of open heather moorland, through woods and borders some marshy land. As well as travelling through some very remote countryside the walk with has wonderful panoramic views of distant mountains and more pastoral views overlooking the River Dee.
9.32
6.00 miles away
Loch Muick - Capel Mounth - Glen Doll(Walk ID: 3856) This is a long, high, moorland route from the Spittal of Glen Muick and then across the Capel Mounth to Glen Doll.
6.75
6.00 miles away
Ballater - Creagan Riabhach Circular(Walk ID: 4247) This walk has it all: hills, moorland, pastoral views and a riverside stroll – all combined with some really spectacular scenery. Although it contains a fairly steep section, it is worth it for the great panoramic views it provides.