23 aberdeenshire peterculter to banchory

Stefan Durkacz traces an old rail route on a superb full-day walk

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 10½ miles/17km ■ Time: 5 hours ■  Grade: Challenging