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This map aims to simplify your journey around Walk 1 – Purple Route Walk 3 – Orange Route Huntly, whether by cycle or walking. The purple walk takes in the George MacDonald trail. The Starting from the Square, the orange route heads through We are committed to helping residents and visitors Brander Library in the Square displays quotes from his the town centre, past the war memorial, and towards the move around Huntly easily, cheaply and with the works, other places referring to his works are the Stannin’ Gordon Schools. Pass by the picturesque school buildings, least impact on our environment. Stanes in the Square and The Gordon Arms Hotel. designed by Archibald Simpson over 175 years ago, and Strathbogie Bakery was the church he attended, Duke continue out of Huntly past the golf club. On the right lies Our town has excellent links for walking and Street Dental Practice is the building George MacDonald the ruins of the historic Huntly Castle, with parts dating cycling! was born in. The house on Gladstone Road called Howglen back as far as the 1100s. Historic Environment Scotland is named after the farm in the MacDonald novel Alec still operate it today as a tourist attraction. Once past the Forbes of Howglen, the park opposite is referred to in the castle, turn left and then right into the car park. Continue Walking same novel. The house across the A96 called Greenkirtle is around the Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre, passing Walking offers most of us the chance to stay fit and healthy and the former family home of the MacDonald’s (take care, alongside the River Deveron. Turn left and progress back get around over short distances. It is pollution free and a sociable activity, allowing plenty of opportunities to bump into neighbours busy road). Head back up past the playpark onto into Huntly, along Riverside Drive, before heading back or to meet up with friends. Walking is usually the fastest and most Bleachfield Street, this area used to be the old bleach into the Square. efficient way of getting around town for those living locally and fields, where bleaching of linen was carried out naturally. Once onto Gordon Street you’ll walk past Spence Mill avoids all the frustration and delay of taking the car. Walk 4 – Pink Route (now Huntly Business Centre), this building used to be a knitting factory owned by William Spence. The pink walk heads down Duke Street, Bogie Street, Cycling along Gladstone Road then around the allotments. The The quickest way to travel short distances in towns is by bike. A route then leads to the A96… (take care very busy maintained bike is ready when you are, with very little that can go Walk 2 – Green Route road)… the path takes you up past the old caravan park wrong. A bike can nearly always be parked outside your destination. It’s cheap and reliable plus you feel better by being a little active. The green walk is a historical / architectural walk. Here we and onto Aberdeen Road, from here you can add on the And above all, it’s fun! start in the Square at the Brander Building, walk past the Battlehill woodland walks or keep walking past the railway old Clydesdale Bank, The Stewart’s Hall, old Granary station and up Bogie Street back to the Square. Buildings, The Parish Church, Scott’s Hospital, The Episcopal Church, Strathbogie Church, Strathbogie Bakery Work out your calorie count when walking (previously a church), the War Memorial, The Gordon Schools Simpson Building, Huntly Castle, and back to the Weight 10mins 20mins 30mins 40mins Square. 7st 12lbs 29 58 86 115 9st 6lbs 35 69 104 138 11st 0lbs 40 81 121 161 12st 8lbs 46 92 138 184 14st 3lbs 52 104 156 208 15st 10lbs 58 115 173 231 The numbers show the calories burnt when walking, based on flat terrain which is of a good, consistent hard surface like a pavement. Numbers are based on an average person. For more information, please visit www.nhs.uk/Change4Life
Aberdeenshire walking and cycling maps are freely available for most towns. It’s easy to get around by foot or on your bike – for a purpose or just for fun! Old Clydesdale Bank The Square