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Canal / Riverside Point to point

Deeside Way

Grampian

Distance
43.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

A gentle multi-day walk along the river Dee from Aberdeen to Ballater.

Walk details

County
Grampian
Main location
Aberdeen
Nearby towns
Aberdeen , Ballater
Walk type
Point to point
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
43.3 mi (69.8 km)
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

Route map

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Where to start

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Walking on your own?

Start when you're ready and add the walk to your history. No group date needed.

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Along the route

49 places
Information
Navigation · 0.0 mi along
Duthie Park
Parking · 0.0 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.5 mi along
Abergeldie Convenience Store
Shop · 0.6 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 1.4 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 2.1 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 2.2 mi along
Information
Navigation · 2.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 2.8 mi along
Boxcar Coffee & Yard
Cafe · 2.8 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 2.8 mi along
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Navigation · 2.8 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 3.1 mi along
Information
Navigation · 4.5 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 5.1 mi along
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Navigation · 5.7 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 6.6 mi along
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Essentials · 14.6 mi along
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Essentials · 14.6 mi along
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Essentials · 17.4 mi along
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Essentials · 17.5 mi along
Scolty Woodland Car Park
Parking · 18.5 mi along
Shooting Greens
Parking · 22.7 mi along
Potarch Green Car Park
Parking · 25.2 mi along
Potarch
Restaurant · 25.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 25.2 mi along
Information
Navigation · 25.3 mi along
Potarch Bridge Car Park
Parking · 25.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 27.1 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 27.2 mi along
Ruins
Historic sites · 27.2 mi along
Village Store
Shop · 27.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 27.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 27.3 mi along
Information
Navigation · 27.3 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 27.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 31.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 31.8 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 32.2 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 32.3 mi along
Aboyne Car Park
Parking · 32.3 mi along
Top Up Tap
Drinking Water · 32.3 mi along
Information
Navigation · 32.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 34.5 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 34.7 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 34.8 mi along
Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge
Parking · 39.4 mi along
Rothesay Rooms
Restaurant · 43.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 43.3 mi along

Joining a walk

A few things to know before you make plans.

Can I join if no one else is going?

You can be the first to join a scheduled walk. A suggested date is an idea for a group walk; choose Set this date up to organise it. Check the participant list and meeting details before setting off.

What if there is no date yet?

Choose Put a date on this walk to organise a group walk. Not ready to choose a day? Follow the route for scheduling updates, or save it for later.

What does the organiser do?

The organiser sets the date and meeting details and helps the group get started. They are a fellow walker and may be new to the route too.

Each walker is responsible for their own safety and navigation. Check the route, weather, equipment and whether the walk suits your experience and fitness.

Can I walk this route on my own?

Yes. Choose Walk this route on your own to open the start screen, then start when you are ready. Finish the walk to add it to your walking history. You do not need a group date.

What happens after I join?

Use the walk page to check meeting details, updates and who is going. Check in from 24 hours before the start to let the group know you still plan to come.

How do I confirm plans with the group?

Check the participant list and check-ins, and message the organiser or other walkers to confirm where to meet and who is coming. This is especially useful when the group is small.