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The Mack Walks

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Hi – We are Alison and John Mackenzie. The aim of publishing our Mack Walks routes is to provide guidance for the walking routes in Scotland that we have enjoyed. This website is linked to our self-guided walking site for Tenerife. We love walking but, for us, fairly easy, short, half-day routes in mixed countryside, low hills and coastal areas are best. We are not into bagging Munros, or long distance trails. So, most of the walks described on this site will be under 10 km in length. We hope you find our Mack Walks useful.
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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-001-Stonehaven-Dunnottar Castle Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

An easy but hugely satisfying walk through a variety of environments – harbour, old town, woodland, farmland, and coastal. Points of interest along ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-002-Fettercairn-Fasque Estate Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 1:54 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 58 m

A short walk with minimal overall ascent in a very pleasing rural environment. Key features include: the pretty village of Fettercairn, its well ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-003-Edzell-Rocks of Solitude Return
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 67 m

A fairly long riverside walk, mostly in mature broadleaf woodland. Steep-sided cliffs are a common feature, especially in the Rocks of Solitude ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-004-St Cyrus Beach and Cliffs Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

A good leg-stretching walk in a visually stunning coastal landscape. The St Cyrus Nature Reserve is a very special place for plants and wildlife.

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-005-Banchory-Scolty Hill March Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.9 km
Duration 1:31 h
Ascent 184 m
Descent 185 m

Route SummaryStarting and finishing on the outskirts of Banchory, this is a short walk through mature woodland but with a moderately demanding 200 ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-006-Ythan Estuary and Forvie Sands Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

This is a gentle but very rewarding walk in the Forvie Nature Reserve. The views of the estuary, dunes, heath-land and beach are marvellous at ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-007-Braes of Gight Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 127 m
Descent 127 m

 A very scenic walk through farmland and forest on the banks of the River Ythan in the depths of rural Aberdeenshire. Gight Castle is an ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-008-Pitmedden House-Udny Green Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.4 km
Duration 1:36 h
Ascent 31 m
Descent 31 m

This is a very pleasant walk in a mixed rural landscape. The terrain is generally flat with no steep inclines. The route passes the tower house ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-009-Collieston-Old Castle of Slains Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:37 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 56 m

This is a good walk along the low grassy cliffs N of Collieston where abundant bird-life and scenic views are guaranteed. The village has a pretty ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-010-Drum Castle Ramble
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:27 h
Ascent 80 m
Descent 80 m

An easy walk with some gentle ups and downs through a mixed landscape of forest and farmland managed by the NTS. The eye-catching focal point is ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-011-Duff House-Bridge of Alvah Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 2:19 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 81 m

A good walk through broadleaf woods and farmland, with historical points of interest along the way including the pretty Bridge of Alvah, set high ...

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Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-012-Hill of Barra Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:43 h
Ascent 107 m
Descent 107 m

The focal point of this moderate walking excursion amongst fertile Garioch farming country is the exhilarating view from the summit of Barra Hill, ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-013-Pitfichie-Whitehill Stone C-Green Hill
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:22 h
Ascent 305 m
Descent 305 m

One of our longer walks at nearly 10 km, with a fairly strenuous 350 m overall ascent. Mainly a forest walk with a mid-section amongst heather ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-014-Newburgh Beach & Golf Course Ramble
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 0:54 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 18 m

An easy little walk with fine views around and about the coastal village of Newburgh-on-Ythan. The walk takes in the dunes environment, a beach ...

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from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
Hiking Route · United Kingdom
SCO-015-Findhorn Ramble
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 53 m
Descent 53 m

There are no significant ups and downs on this gentle hike, taking in Findhorn Bay and some of the wide sweep of Burghead Bay, where there is a ...

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