A community trust has launched a new map showcasing some of the walks in the local area.
The map was created after the Udny Community Trust Co Ltd (UCTC) held three days of events to generate ideas on how to grow Pitmedden and Udny.
As a result, a masterplan – Imagine Udny – was created to help shape the villages for generations to come.
Among the aims – which included re-purposing Pitmedden Village Hall, creating more green outdoor spaces and improving accessibility for people with disabilities – one goal was to “bring together paths through a strategic approach.”
Now, that has been achieved by the new map. The length of each route is provided, as well as the average time it takes to complete and the difficulty level.
Walks include the Lang Walk Loop, Udny Green to Pitmedden, Pitmedden Village, Pitmedden to Tarves and Fisher Walk and Tolquhon Castle.
Each also includes sites of interest along the way, such as Pitmedden Garden, Tarves Heritage Museum and Haddo House.
Udny Paths Group, who have been working to improve the routes in the area, teamed up with the community trust for the project.
The group described it as a “chance to explore the countryside on your doorstep”.
UCTC’s development officer Yvonne McLeod said: “We are all very pleased with the result and hope that the map will assist visitors and locals alike to get out into the fresh air, discover some great new routes and maybe even to get involved in further path improvement work that is ongoing in the area.”
The map is available electronically or as a paper copy by contacting Udny Community Trust on 01651 843776 or development@udnycommunitytrust.org.uk.
