Royal Deeside
What to Do
Sports and activities in the Banchory area.
Greenpark Nature Trail
As there is so much to see and do at Greenpark, we have provided a circular walk, Greenpark Nature Trail, around the woodlands to help you enjoy the wildlife we have here. If you keep your eyes and ears open, you will be amazed what you might spot during your visit.
Nature TrailGolf
There are many golf facilities in the area. Only two miles away is Inchmarlo Golf Centre with a driving range and a 9 hole golf course. Banchory Golf Club is just over two miles away with a scenic golf course along the banks of the River Dee.
Other inland golf facilities within 20 miles include Torphins, Aboyne, Peterculter, Ballater, Alford, Tarland, Kintore, Kemnay, Pine Trees Driving Range at Kemnay and Inverurie. Links courses including the championship courses at Cruden Bay and Carnoustie are only an hour away.
Fishing
Fishing is available on the River Dee (comprehensive information at www.fishdee.co.uk) and Don. Two miles away are fishing ponds at Raemoir Trout Fishery near Banchory.
Hill Walking, Running and Cycling
There are many walks on Deeside from gentle strolls along the many forest tracks and river banks to more demanding hill climbs such as Lochnagar (3500 feet, 1000m).
Running the Highlands organise running holidays in the Eastern Cairngorms and Royal Deeside for runners of all abilities. CycleHighlands organise mountain bike adventures on Royal Deeside and can arrange to deliver and collect hire bikes.
Activity Centres
Activity centres which offer clay pigeon shooting, archery, quad biking etc. are available at Deeside Activity Park, Restaurant and Farm Shop and Lochter, Oldmeldrum.
Shopping and More
- Aberdeen shopping centres
- Towns and villages on Deeside and Donside
- Deer stalking
- Swimming and other activities at community centres