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Deeside Way

Origin

A report produced by CDDCC in 2002 made proposals for the creation of a path from Peterculter to Milton of Crathes, bridging a large gap in the Deeside Way, which was envisaged as running from Aberdeen to Ballater.  This built on the report commissioned in 1995 by Grampian Regional Council. To celebrate the opening, CDDCC and others rode the length of the path from Banchory to Coalford Croft.

Route

For detailed information about the route of the Deeside Way within the boundaries of Crathes, Drumoak and Durris, please click here.

Further Developments to Deeside Way

1) Peterculter to Coalford Croft

Aberdeen City Council is considering the possibility of constructing the eastern end (corresponding to sections 1 and 2 of the CDDCC proposal and running from Culter Station westwards to Coalford Croft).  An access agreement has still to be concluded with the landowner. When constructed, this section would link the Deeside Way with the existing path, which runs all the way from Peterculter to Duthie Park in central Aberdeen.

2) Banchory to Aboyne

Under development

3) Aboyne to Dinnet

Completed and in use (2006-8)

4) Dinnet to Ballater

Resurfaced and upgraded 2007

Finance

The project from Mills of Drum to Milton of Crathes was financed by grants, in broadly equal proportions, from:-

  • Community Environmental Renewal Scheme (funded from the aggregate levy in relation to Park and Nether Park quarries)
  • Scottish Natural Heritage
  • Scottish Enterprise Grampian

Management costs for the project were borne by Aberdeenshire Council. Other funding will come from Sustrans.