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Easy hikes and walks in Aberdeenshire

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Exploring Aberdeenshire on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Aberdeenshire. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. Lion's Face from Braemar loop — Cairngorms National Park

6.16km

01:50

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Newburgh seal beach loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

5.90km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Quoich Punch Bowl loop — Cairngorms National Park

5.35km

01:27

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Braemar to Creag Choinnich loop — Cairngorms National Park

3.30km

01:07

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Dunnideer Hill Fort loop

5.04km

01:25

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Old Slain's castle from Collieston loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

5.41km

01:27

70m

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7. Huntly Castle & the River Deveron loop from Huntly

5.95km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Burn O'Vat loop — Cairngorms National Park

1.26km

00:21

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

5.11km

01:20

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. St Cyrus Nature Reserve & Beach loop from St Cyrus Village

4.21km

01:07

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Aberdeenshire

1. Lion's Face from Braemar loop — Cairngorms National Park

2. Newburgh seal beach loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

3. Quoich Punch Bowl loop — Cairngorms National Park

4. Braemar to Creag Choinnich loop — Cairngorms National Park

5. Dunnideer Hill Fort loop

6. Old Slain's castle from Collieston loop – Forvie National Nature Reserve

7. Huntly Castle & the River Deveron loop from Huntly

8. Burn O'Vat loop — Cairngorms National Park

9. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

10. St Cyrus Nature Reserve & Beach loop from St Cyrus Village

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