Name of walk: The Bridle Track - South of River over Aboyne Bridge

Grade symbol: Moderate

Length of walk: 2.3 miles / 3.5 km from the Boat Inn

Time to allow: 1 hour 15 minutes

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What to see:

Recommended to be started and finished opposite the Boat Inn on Charlestown Road.

A gentle mostly circular walk passing through the Birsemohr forest on an ancient bridle path. A lovely walk with lots of variety.

Terrain description:

This walk involves road crossings and country roads without pavements.  Take great care on these roads especially with minors, walk facing the oncoming traffic. It involves a stoney bridleway which can be wet underfoot. However, much is on tarmac roads.

Be aware that the paths are shared with mountain bikers.

Path description

Cross Aboyne Bridge and at the junction with the B976 turn left. Keep on the pavement for 150 m then cross over to the pavement on the other side of the road.  Follow this for 100 m and turn right up the minor road signposted Birsebeg.  Keep to the right on this road which is narrow and has no pavement. After 500 m turn right at a parking area, passing through a wooden pedestrian gate onto the bridle track. Follow this old bridle track with views of Queens Loch through the trees. Turn right at a wooden gate at the end of the bridle track and after 40 m turn right again.  Follow this path between fields to a private road and follow this, keeping right until it joins the B976.  Cross the road onto the pavement on the other side and turn left.  Retrace your footsteps to the village.