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Scotland has a long and sensible tradition of mutual tolerance between landowners and the public where access to open country is concerned, built on a history of courtesy and consideration, with very few exceptions. This tradition has proven to be a practical, workable and effective alternative to applying the full rigours of the law. There are few restrictions on walking, providing walkers behave sensibly and observe the country code. In particular, dogs must be kept on the lead where livestock are present. During the lambing season (April - June), the grouse shooting season (August - December) and the deer-stalking season (normally August - October) there may be local restrictions, and it is best to enquire about these. For your safety when hillwalking, do make sure that you are suitably equipped and experienced. A useful booklet is "Hillwalking in Grampian Highlands and Aberdeen", available from Tourist Information Centres. If a path or track is shown on the map and is clear on the ground, it can usually be followed even though it may not be a right of way. If there are restrictions on public access for any reason, there will normally be notices to that effect. In Scotland, the term "public footpath" can refer to one of three distinct kinds of path:
Scotland, unlike England, has no procedure for the formal registration of public footpaths and rights of way but local planning authorities often hold maps or lists showing the claimed rights of way in their areas which are available for inspection on request.
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Forest Walks
Mountain Bike Trails
Waymarked walks in Ben Newe Forest, accessed from car park off Deochry Road.
Waymarked Forest Enterprise woodland routes in Bunzeach Forest, accessed from Bellabeg Car Park and Old Semeil. Leaflet available from Tourist Information Centres and Forest Enterprise.
Bigfoot Adventures, Strathdon 019756 51312
Lecht Ski Centre, Strathdon, Tel: 019756 51440 Fax: 019756 51426 Scotland's premier family ski area, providing excellent facilities for all abilities with the highest standard of tuition and service.
Ski Hire: at Goodbrand Knitwear Centre, Corgarff 019756 51433
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Buchaam Farm, Glenbuchat, Strathdon 019756 51238
Bed and breakfast and self-catering cottages are available. A venue that specifically promotes the farming/walking image of the area
Colquhonnie Hotel, Strathdon 019756 51210
Allargue Arms Hotel, Cockbridge 019756 51410
Pat Anderson 019756 51277
Fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Fishing hut with cooking facilities and toilet.
Maps available from Jim Prince 019756 51312 The wayfaring course at Coulick Hill offers all ages a chance to actively enjoy the outdoors. Accessed from Bellabeg Car Park.
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Published March 1996 by Upper Donside Community Trust
Updated April 1999
All information correct at time of going to press, however all visitors are advised to check personally before making travel plans .
O.S. "Landranger" Map, Sheet 37, Strathdon.