The Walking Group

The Walking Group has monthly walks, normally on a Sunday. The routes are usually into glens or along country tracks rather than ascents of hills, often with a loop to avoid going out and back by the same route. They include coastal locations, less well known parts of the city’s hinterland, and better known destinations up Deeside or, less often, Donside.   

The group has a co-ordinator, but the intent is that as many as possible of its members should take a turn at choosing, recce-ing and leading a walk. The walks are chosen to be enjoyable, not a test of fitness or stamina, and leaders are not expected to have any mountain leadership credentials – just to take the party by the chosen route. The distance rarely exceeds 7 or 8 miles. The size of the party varies, but is usually between 10 and 20. 

Sunday 13th April

Route:                  Circuit from Aboyne to Belwade Horse Welfare Centre and back Click here for more information on the centre

Coordinator:       Richard Shirreffs

Time and Place:  10.30 am at Station Square, Aboyne

Open to:              Members and guests

Booking:              Any who have not walked with the group before can get further information from Richard Shirreffs, richard@shirreffs.net

Members are of course responsible to see that they have appropriate clothing and footwear for the expected conditions, and to carry whatever food and liquid they will want while out.   

Most of the group’s “regulars” are retired, but members of all ages are very welcome. As well as its walks, the group tries to have a lunch at the Club while its festive menu is on offer. 

If you would like more information, please contact the Club Office on secretary@rnuc.org.uk, or email the current co-ordinator, Richard Shirreffs, on richard@shirreffs.net.