Guided Walks

When Balmoral is open to the Public the Ranger Service are pleased to offer a series of guided walks. Each Wednesday afternoon during April, May, June and July they provide a guided woodland walk, which starts from the Carriage Exhibition at 2.00 p.m.

This walk will take you through the grounds and gardens of Balmoral, passing by some of the monuments and cairns. Your guide will explain about the history of Balmoral as well as the woodland, wildlife, flora and fauna.

The walk last approximately two hours and covers between two and three miles. There is no charge for the guided tour - however the Estate admission fee must be paid.
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Balmoral Children’s Events

Join the Rangers on the first and third Monday each month during July and August, for exciting nature activities games etc. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting  point: Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre.
Time: 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Themed Guided Walks

The Ranger Service also provide a programme of special themed guided walks during the spring, summer, autumn and winter months.  

To book a place on one of these guided walks please give the Ranger Service a call on 013397 55059.

In 2009 there will be the following special guided walks:-

Saturday 27th June – Spectacular Summer Scrambles.
Join the rangers on an exposed rocky route up one of the local munroes. A good level of fitness and a head for heights are required for this strenuous but rewarding hill day.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 9.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.
Cost: £10.00 per person.
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Saturday July 11th – A Look into Angus.
Take the old drove road across the Capel Mounth. Then head west over Dog Hillock, The Snek of Gourach to Juanjorge. From here we head towards the Corrie Chash and return by Loch Muick.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 9.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m.
Cost: £5.00 per person
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Thursday 23rd July – Butterfly Bonanza!
Help the Balmoral and Aberdeenshire rangers identify and record the wonderful array of rare and beautiful butterflies in lower Glen Muick.
Meeting point: Mill of Sterin
Time: 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Friday 24th July – Bat Night.
Join the rangers at the Spittal of Glen Muick to watch bats emerging from their roosts at dusk. We then travel down the Glen to watch riverside bats feeding over the River Dee near Ballater. Bring along plenty of midge spray and a midge net if you have one. A torch is also useful.
Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick.
Time: 9.15 p.m. until late
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Friday 14th August – Night Hunters and their Prey.
Get up close and personal with bats and moths. Come and dispel all your fears of these intriguing animals. Joint event with Aberdeenshire Ranger Service for Ballater Victoria Week.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 8.00 p.m. until late
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

31st August – Meet Your Ancestors.
A guided tour around the Spittal of Glen Muick Township. Meet the township residents along the way and hear some of their tales and find out how they live.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Saturday 12th September – The Five Munroes.
Climb five munroes all in one day. Once we have climbed Broad Cairn most of the height has been gained. We then cut across the high ground to Cairn Bannoch, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach and finish on Lochnagar. A good level of fitness is required for this 30 Km walk.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 9.00 a.m. until 6.30 p.m.
Cost: £10.00 per person
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Saturday 17th October – Loch Muick Autumn Circuit.
Take a leisurely stroll around Loch Muick at this stunning time of year.
Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.
Time: 1.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Booking essential – 013397 55059

Saturday 14th November – Salmon Safari.
A vehicle tour to search for evidence of migrating and breeding salmon. Learn about the lifecycle of this fascinating river runner.
Meeting point: Crathie Car Park.
Time: 1.00 p.m. until 3.30 p.m.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Booking essential – 013397 55059
 
Friday 11th December - Visit the Arctic Inhabitants on International Mountain Day.
Join the rangers in search of Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare high up on Balmoral Estate as they prepare for winter.
Meeting point: Glen Muick Visitor Centre
Time: 9.30 a.m. until 3.30 p.m.
Cost: £5.00 per person
Booking essential – 013397 55059

 

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