The countryside around Braemar provides endless opportunities for walking and this page aims to point you in the right direction. There is a vast area to explore with an amazing variety of wildlife, and abundance of wild flowers, trees, lochs and rivers as well as breathtaking views of mountains. These 12 local walks are suitable for persons of all ages, and the inhabitants of Braemar will be willing to advise you how to reach any of the starting points.
All distances given include the return to the start point.
The maintenance of the estates which surround Braemar form the livelihood of many of the people of the area, and visitors are requested to observe the countryside code. Post Office 1 . Distance 3 miles go to map A map showing the route of the Queen's Drive, Creag Choinnich and the Cromlins is displayed, at the east side of the A93 in front of St Margaret's Church, near where the road through the village centre leaves the A93. Leaving the tarred road at the stile cross into the wood and continue straight on following the Land Rover track till it stops. Continue on the clearly visible footpath till it emerges from the wood at a signpost.