Clachnaben Circuit

As a change from my Sunday trail running, Bruce having a day off and my uni work finally submitted, we went out for a walk together. Needing to stop off at the outdoor shop in Banchory, I got a lie in and a lazy start to Sunday. Glen Dye The car park at Clachnaben was … Continue reading Clachnaben Circuit

Post Christmas Walks

Clachnaben Circular from Glen Dye Having been indoors all day on Boxing Day it was lovely to get some fresh air. Not having been up a hill for a while and too lazy for an early start (me!) we opted for a circuit to take in Clachnaben. Parking at Glen Dye the track is good … Continue reading Post Christmas Walks

Clachnaben: A hill at last!

We (or rather, he) have been building up to getting back up a hill and today we did it! Small and local, Clachnaben was at it’s best today with the autumnal colours vibrant in the woodland. However, despite this the summit was shrouded in cloud and mist for much of the afternoon. Full Car Park! … Continue reading Clachnaben: A hill at last!

Glen Dye Circular

Another back to fitness walk for Bruce, he came up trumps in finding this one. We’ve never visited Glen Dye and it was a joy to explore this new terrain. Spital Burn The route guide directed us to park by the old ruin of Spitalburn Cottage in a small lay-by. On further investigation, having instead … Continue reading Glen Dye Circular