Banchory River Walk
This pleasant riverside walk takes you along the River Dee in the attractive town of Banchory in Aberdeenshire.
On the way there's attractive woodland and wildlife such as otters and herons to look out for.
To continue your walking in the area you could visit the nearby Falls of Feugh where you can watch the salmon leaping up the cascade. The town is also located near the stunning Cairngorms National Park where there are numerous walking options.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Banchory. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Banchory Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Banchory
- Falls of Feugh - This walk visits the beautiful Falls of Feugh in Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- Drum Castle - This 13th century castle near Drumoak has some lovely walking trails to follow through the grounds and surrounding woodland.
To the east of the castle you can try the farmland walk, while on the western side the Drumhill trail will take you through the Forest of Drum.
In the grounds you can visit the delightful Garden of Historic Roses and an arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire - Crathes Castle - This 16th-century tower house in Banchory is surrounded by 600 acres of formal gardens, woodland and rolling countryside
- Fyvie Castle - This 13th century castle in Aberdeenshire has some splendid walking trails to follow around the surrounding grounds
- Durris Forest - This walk explores the expansive Durris Forest near Banchory in Aberdeenshire
- Crynoch Burn - This circular walk explores Maryculter Woods and the Crynoch Burn in Aberdeenshire.
- Dess Waterfall - This walk visits the Sloc of Dess Waterfall near Aboyne in Grampian
- Loch of Aboyne - This walk visits the Loch of Aboyne in Grampian
- Loch Kinord - Enjoy an easy circular walk around this delightful loch and nature reserve in the Cairngorms
- Glen Tanar - Enjoy peaceful woodland and riverside trails along the Water of Tanar on this lovely Cairngorms walk
- Drumtochty Forest - This walk explores Drumtochty Castle and forest near Stonehaven in Kincardineshire.
- Finzean Toms Cairn - This circular walk visits a splendid viewpoint near the village of Finzean in Aberdeenshire.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head west to Finzean and you can climb to a splendid viewpoint at Toms Cairn.
Photos
Banchory High Street
River Dee in Banchory in Autumn
Bridge over the River Dee, Banchory
The Dee at Banchory
'The Platties', Banchory
The Feugh at Banchory