June 12th

From http://bvhill-walkers.blogspot.com/

Less than 2 weeks now until the next planned walk. Ken and Gordon are away, but Ian and Dave are around, and I suspect Colin is too. As we will be without Banchory Veterans' very own Sherpa Tensing and only proper map and compass reader, I'm going to make a slightly controversial suggestion that we do a flat walk this time - along the Deeside Way from Aboyne to Ballater - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/outdooraccess/long_routes/AboynetoBallater.pdf

It's about 10 miles and should take us about 3 hours, so I reckon if we take the 8:41 am 201 bus, that will get us to Aboyne at 9:02 am and we should manage to be in Ballater in time for opening hours at the Alexandra Hotel, a quick pint (or two) and then jump on the 1:34 pm bus which will get us back to Banchory at 2:13 pm.

Does this sound like a plan? All those in favour, say "Aye".