Easy run from Loch Skene

The shorter of our routes from Loch Skene going into the Dunecht estate. We use this route for a short training run as it is nice and flat with good quality surface for most of it. However, it is a bit dull.

From the car park the route starts through the large gates to the estate. Depending on the time of the year the initial part along beside the loch is a haven to midges. The loch shows itself every so often through the trees. The path is all tarmac single track road at this point with only the very occasional estate vehicle.

The trees thin out and you are out mostly in the open. Estate gates mark the place where you cross the road.

All of a sudden a small 9 hole golf course appears in front of you. On our first run of this route it was a complete surprise to come across this. Keep an eye out for where the golfers are and listen for the dreaded shout of FORE. Take the first road on the left after the first golf hole, This heads slightly uphill across the golf course and past the small loch on your right

At the top of the incline take the first dirt road on the left which takes you back down onto the main path of the route. A right turn takes you back the way you came to the car park.

If you are looking for a place for a short run, needing to avoid street running and in the west of Aberdeen then this is worthwhile. Otherwise try somewhere else.