Local Walks

This is a short route, mainly on tracks and paths. It can be extended by adding a section of the Deeside Way from either east or west of the starting … Read more

This is a short walk at Newton Dee in Bieldside. It starts at the Old Ferry Road in Bieldside, signposted “Newton Dee”. Parking is available in an unmarked lay-by on … Read more

A walk which includes paths on both the east and west sides of the AWPR in woodland and on tracks with views across and up the River Dee. The Milltimber … Read more

A pleasant woodland walk on made-up, well-surfaced paths through Lady Hill and Foggieton Woods, starting from Cults Primary School and returning to the same point. The walk is signposted with … Read more

This circular walk from Cults Hotel down to the River Dee and along to the Allan Park takes you past sites of local historical interest, such as Cults Station building … Read more

A pleasant short stroll with easy gradients. Quarry Wood, which gives its name to local writer Nan Shepherd’s first novel, supports a number of different woodland birds and mammals in … Read more

Seventeen Local Walks Walks Around Cults Local Walking Groups Other Useful Links for Walkers All local walks have been prepared by members of the Footpath Group of the Cults, Bieldside … Read more

A rewarding walk along the River Dee, starting from Cults Hotel, but the path by the river is narrow and unsurfaced, often muddy after rain; rough with exposed tree roots, … Read more

This is a circular route starting from Cults Hotel, mainly on paths (some can be muddy), but involving two or three short sections on vehicular roads where care is required, … Read more

A short level walk, on a private tarmac road round the reservoir at first, then on to the river via a narrow earth path, which can be muddy; the path … Read more