Section 1 of 3, Deeside Way
Aberdeen to Dinnet
9.2 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NO 354 969. Finish: NO 459 987. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 47 m of climbing and 104 m of descent; highest point 220 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Aberdeen.
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 860 m from the start. Directions NO 345 969
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 40 m from the start. Directions NO 354 969Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions NO 359 967Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions NO 360 965
Getting back
The section finishes at Dinnet. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Crossroads, 50 m from the finish. Directions NO 459 987
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 50%, paved or flagged 25%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Barrel Lounge, Ballater: 2.5 miles in.Balmoral Bar, Ballater: 2.6 miles in. Seats outside.
- Cafés
- The Green Cafe, Ballater: 2.4 miles in. Seats outside.Brown Sugar Cafe, Ballater: 2.4 miles in.Rocksalt & Snails, Ballater: 2.5 miles in.Bridge House Cafe, Ballater: 2.5 miles in.Bean For Coffee, Ballater: 2.6 miles in.The Bothy Ballater: 2.6 miles in.Orka Artisa Cafe & Bistro, Ballater: 2.6 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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