Trail Archive:
Record Of Past FOOFAAH4 Trails (2021 onwards)
Trail #54: Sat 28th May 2022
FOOFAAH4 2nd ANNIVERSARY TRAIL
Near Craigiedarg, Dunecht : hared by JC
The OnOn for this, the 2nd Anniversary trail for FOOFAAH4, is at OS map reference NJ765085, which is 11 miles from central Aberdeen (see GoogleMaps https://goo.gl/maps/hMTB3Jmbd4G43WRR8 or What3words https://w3w.co/unloads.stupidly.commit).
Heading West from Elrick on the A944 pass the Tower Lodges and boathouse at Loch of Skene on your left. After 0.9 mile turn left onto an unclassified road signed for Scotstown. After a further third of a mile ignore the road closed signs (move one aside if necessary in order to access the roadway beyond – don’t replace it afterwards) and proceed about 200m beyond. Park on the verge before you reach the sharp right hand bend by a gated track (do not impede access to adjacent fields).
To find oodles of flour follow the road around the aforementioned bend, heading towards the weak bridge over the Corskie Burn (which is the reason for the road closure).
Trail #53: Sat 29th May 2021
Sunhoney Car Park: hared by JC
The OnOn for this, the first birthday FOOFAAH4 and also its last regular weekly event, is at OS map reference NJ716051, which is 14 miles from central Aberdeen (see GoogleMaps https://goo.gl/maps/s3aBBsowCYP9uyqz9 or What3words https://w3w.co/ghosts.pulsing.seatbelt).
Turn off the B9119 1.3 miles west of Echt into the Forestry Commission track located opposite Sunhoney farm. Parking is available after about 300 metres, but take care not to impede access for forestry vehicles.
From the car park a pathway leads SE into woodlands bedecked with oodles of flour. The trail has been GPS enabled, although as you eventually home-in on the Celebratory Cake Check the all-important mobile signal becomes rather pathetic.
Trail #52: Sat 22nd May 2021
Don View Forest Car Park: hared by Hippo
The OnOn is at OS map reference NJ671190, which is 21 miles from central Aberdeen, (see GoogleMaps https://goo.gl/maps/K5QdVAaER2Esknga6 or What3words https://w3w.co/passions.monks.tungsten). Head North through Monymusk for 0.9 miles, where the road turns sharp right (signposted Lord’s Throat) to cross the River Don (beware of inadvertently overshooting up a side road). At the next two junctions follow the signs left for Donview Forest Walks, and the car park will be found on the right after another 1.7 miles.
If parked to the SE of the wooden buildings there will be oodles of flour along the north westerly path which leads behind the buildings.
Trail #51: Sat 15th May 2021
Kincardine O’Neil: hared by Prickly Bush
The OnOn is at OS map reference NJ586002, which is 24 miles from central Aberdeen, (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/JxxKpZjYDK5Ybjwv7 or What3words https://w3w.co/tunes.thundered.nobody).
Passing through Kincardine O’Neil on the A93 from Aberdeen, turn right onto the minor road opposite the bowling green and adjacent to the graveyard. After a further 0.4 miles you pass the last house on the left, and the village speed derestriction signs. This is also where a rough track crosses the public road, creating a parking space for a few cars (with a couple of lay-bys further along).
From this crossing point continue walking away from the village along the public road and you will be rewarded with oodles of flour on the left hand side. After a couple of hundred metres (prior to reaching a field) this leads you onto a path crossing over rough ground on your left.
Trail #50: Sat 8th May 2021
Banchory Business Centre: hared by Twizzle
The OnOn is at OS map reference NO711970, which is 16 miles from central Aberdeen, (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/BXcZvuAteNkfpZh28 or What3words https://w3w.co/nanny.downhill.shirt.
Approaching Banchory from Aberdeen on the A93, turn right up Hill of Banchory Road East and proceed ½ km past the Tesco Superstore before turning right into Burn O'Bennie Road at the first round-about. After a further ½ km turn right into a warehouse access cul-de-sac (just after passing Ultra Clean car wash).
Once parked head north towards the wall and trees, where you will find oodles of flour. Somewhere along the way there will be a check featuring five dots instead of three, denoting a nearby stash of ‘Fiftieth Foofaah’ Fairy Cakes, lovingly produced at the Easter Fornet Bakery.
Trail #49: Sat 1st May 2021
Crossroads: hared by TBT
The OnOn is from the layby immediately (35m) west of The Crossroads at Banchory Devenick. The Crossroads is the hamlet situated at the crossroads 0.7 miles in a SW direction and up over the hill from Banchory Devenick primary school. This is 5 miles from central Aberdeen, at OS map reference NJ912000 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/p8Zz7A8osaZfQs878 or What3words https://w3w.co/flag.violin.back.
Once parked, walk to the junction and follow the Causey Mounth Road sign south to find oodles of flour.
Trail #48: Sat 24th April 2021
Corsedardar: hared by Shaky
The OnOn is from the forest track off the B976, 300m on the northwest side of the col upon which sits the Finzean War Memorial. There is some parking at the forest entrance and additional parking at the War Memorial. This is 26 miles from central Aberdeen, at OS map reference NO593941 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/9cK2oYKPLN3psUQm8 or What3words https://w3w.co/groomed.rafters.centrally.
Head NE along the forest track to find oodles and oodles of flour.
Trail #47: Sat 17th April 2021
Brimmond: hared by Bin Liner
The OnOn is from car park situated 7 miles from central Aberdeen, on the unclassified road to the north of Brimmond Hill, being at OS map reference NJ860101 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/E6b2MjdKbo5cB7bW6 or What3words https://w3w.co/peach.protester.supporter).
To encounter oodles of flour go through the gate heading south, and start climbing up the track.
Trail #46: Sat 10th April 2021
Cairn-mon-earn: hared by Fireflaps
The OnOn is from higher of the two cycle trail car parks situated to the west of Cairn-mon-earn in Durris Forest, being at OS map reference NO773919 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/hAFGJmPUhtnKKib67 or What3words https://w3w.co/twitching.minds.products.) This is 16 miles from central Aberdeen and 4.8 miles from the nearest city boundary. If taking the A93 from Aberdeen turn left onto the Slug Road (A957) at Crathes and after 5 miles make an acute left turn down an unclassified road (heading northwards). Within 250 metres turn right onto a forest track which lead up to a small parking area.
To encounter oodles of flour continue uphill along the forest track on foot.
Trail #45: Sat 3rd April 2021
Cove Library: hared by Splash n’Dash & Barbarella
The OnOn is from the Cove Library Car Park on Loirston Avenue at OS map reference NJ949013 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/M18UznG67f9YRE178 or What3words https://w3w.co/maple.cheese.open. This is 4 miles from central Aberdeen and 1.2 miles inside the city boundary. Heading south from Aberdeen along Wellington Road (A956 dual carriageway) fork left onto Langdykes Road at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel round-about. After 0.2 miles turn right onto Earn’s Heugh Road. After another 0.2 miles turn left onto Loirston Avenue, and the library is on your right after 0.1 miles.
To encounter oodles of flour turn left out of the car park and head west along Loirston Avenue.
Trail #44: Sat 27th March 2021
Tollohill Wood: hared by Wee Willie
The OnOn is from the Tollohill Wood Car Park at OS map reference NJ923022 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/uPHBaTWKcUXKE3Nf6 or What3words https://w3w.co/prompting.grapes.tunnel. This is 3 miles from central Aberdeen and 0.2 miles direct line outside the city boundary. Initially head out of town on the A92, and at the Bridge of Dee take the B9077 towards Maryculter. After 0.5 miles turn left onto the unclassified road signposted for Banchory-Devenick. The car park is on your right after a further 0.5 miles.
To encounter oodles of flour head NORTH, following the trail alongside the drystane dyke.
Trail #43: Sat 20th March 2021
Craigie Daff Wood: hared by Thrupennies
The OnOn is from the Bruntyairds Wood Car Park (confusingly located within Craigie Daff Wood, and otherwise known to hashers as the Witches Tit) at OS map reference NO806944 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/SroFoKw2SyCQNx2a8 or What3words https://w3w.co/whirlwind.pupils.indeed). This is 13 miles from central Aberdeen and 2.5 miles direct line from the city boundary.
To encounter oodles of flour seek out a small track which heads in a West South West direction
Trail #42: Sat 13th March 2021
Crichie: hared by T’Rex Cock
From the Port Elphinstone roundabout on the A96 take the B993 westwards (toward Kemnay). Then after about 350 metres take the first right towards the Ardennan Hotel, parking almost immediately on the water board’s tee junction (but don’t block entrance). Overflow to Droopy Dick’s cul-de-sac (150 metre east). The OnOn is at OS map reference NJ774200 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/rQmmd34RSg78jES98 or what3words https://w3w.co/myths.haircuts.unicorns. This is 15 miles from central Aberdeen (4.5 miles direct line from closest city boundary).
To get on trail walk 100 metres north-west along the B993 and turn left at the “Crichie Farm Road” sign, whereupon you will find oodles of flour.
Trail #41: Sat 6th March 2021
Den of Maidencraig: hared by LS and Sharnie
The OnOn is located on Skene Road (B9119), approximately opposite Hazlehead Academy. Parking is at OS map reference NJ891060 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/r2k53geWnL8uNdcr7 or what3words https://w3w.co/timing.lock.aims). This location is within Aberdeen City. It is 3 miles from central Aberdeen, and 2.2 miles from the closest boundary with Aberdeenshire.
Oodles of flour can be found by heading North through the gate into the nature reserve.
Trail #40: Sat 27th February 2021
Newhills Church: hared by Barbarella, Suzi & Mad King George
The OnOn is from the Church car park at OS map reference NJ876094 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Vf2yGKabZpPTQ7iD6 or what3words https://w3w.co/egging.goose.homing. This location is within Aberdeen City. It is 5 miles from central Aberdeen, and 2.1 miles from the closest boundary with Aberdeenshire.
Head down the farm track accessible from the north-east end of the car park to find oodles of flour.
Trail #39: Sat 20th February 2021
East Woodlands: hared by Tonto, Eggfoo, & Splinter
There is ample parking at Tonto’s pad at OS map reference NJ855144 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/5iBn4ZUfnaUU5J2h8 or what3words https://w3w.co/amps.making.bagpipes. This location is within Aberdeen City. It is 9 miles from central Aberdeen, and 0.6 miles from the closest boundary with Aberdeenshire.
Once parked, head towards the stables and polytunnel to find oodles of flour (pink and white).
Trail #38: Sat 13th February 2021
Keith's Hill, Drumoak: hared by Numbskull
The OnOn is from the Bowling Green Car Park, which is adjacent to both the A96 (main North Deeside Road) and the village war memorial. This is 10 miles from central Aberdeen at OS map reference NO 793988 and is 0.2 miles from the closest boundary with Aberdeen City. See Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/BQjD1jtVtXuZGFpB7 or what3words https://w3w.co/blink.connects.bluff. To encounter oodles of flour cross the main road and head south westwards towards the Irvine Arms (as was).
Note that this is not a rerun of the Christmas FooFaah #30. The run goes across the Park Bridge, and therefore the Inn trail reuses a portion of the Out trail.
Trail#37: Sat 6th February 2021
Woodside Sports Complex: hared by Not Dot & Biggles.
The OnOn is from the car park serving the Woodside Sport Complex at OS map reference NJ918093 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/FCXstJqWVK2MoF578 or what3words https://w3w.co/exchanges.festivity.pill.This location is 3 miles from central Aberdeen – it is within Aberdeen City, and 2.6 miles from its closest boundary with Aberdeenshire.
If driving westwards from the City along Great Northern Road (A96 Dual carriageway), turn right into Station Road about ½ mile before reaching the Haudagain Roundabout. This tortuous route passes under the railway line before turning left at its junction with Don Terrace. A further 0.2 miles of bumpy track leads to the car park, which is on the right hand side. As you look at the sports complex building from the car park there is a ruined building to its right, on which you will find oodles of pink flour.
Trail #36: Sat 30th January 2021
Allan Park, Cults: hared by Sir Deadmund.
The OnOn is at the eastern entrance to Allan Park (off Park Brae) at OS map reference NJ893026 (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/EKJiwU5Uix78c2ZT7 or what3words https://w3w.co/flies.adjust.known). This location is 3 miles from central Aberdeen – it is within Aberdeen City, and 0.3 miles from its closest boundary with Aberdeenshire. There is ample parking nearby. Upon entering the park you will find oodles of friendly flour, leading eventually to a sweetie check and a drinks check.
Trail #35: Sat 23rd January 2021
Gairnhill Wood: hared by Sauerkraut.
The OnOn is at OS map reference NJ852043 on the unclassified Blacktop road, which links Countesswells and Wester Ord, about 250 metres east of where it passes under the AWPR (see Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/tuQxnDgsBHBLAmbh8 or what3words https://w3w.co/aims.delusions.cookers). This is 6 miles from central Aberdeen – it is within Aberdeen City, and 1.1 miles from its closest boundary with Aberdeenshire.
Parking is on either the right or left of the road (spaces for about 5 cars each side). Head northwards (uphill) from the pedestrian/cyclist safety barriers to encounter oodles of flour.
Trail #34: Sat 16th January 2021
Strathie Wood: hared by Binliner.
Park in the Forestry Commission car park at OS map reference NO782948, which is 14 miles from central Aberdeen (2.9 miles direct line from closest city boundary). This is located one Km SW from Woodlands of Durris. See Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/7CAjm1RBbFHtRZtY6 or what3words https://w3w.co/smarting.pills.heightens.
Oodles of flour will be found beyond the gate.
Trail #33: Sat 9th January 2021
Kirkhill Forest: hared by Tonto, Eggfoo & Splinter.
Parking is at OS map reference NJ839120, which is 9 miles from central Aberdeen. This location is within Aberdeen City, and 0.6 miles from its closest boundary with Aberdeenshire. See Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/WHnMs5DtkPC6pfM3A or what3words https://w3w.co/backpacks.headset.cobras.
Get there by leaving the A96 dual carriageway at the more easterly of its two Blackburn roundabouts, taking the exit towards Clinterty. Continue back along the old A96 roadway which runs parallel to the dual carriageway. Then, at the right hand junction signposted to Clinterty instead take the no through road straight ahead signposted for Bishopston Farm. After parking, proceed through the Gueval Wood underpass (which leads left under the dual carriageway) to find oodles of flour.
Trail #32: Sat 2nd January 2021
Burnhead: hared by JC.
The OnOn is from OS map reference NO875984 at Burnhead, which is 7 miles from central Aberdeen (1.6 miles direct line from closest city boundary), and adjacent to the stretch of the southern leg of the AWPR which connects the Stonehaven Fastlink with the Charleston flyover (A956). See Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/PCyoGyfGaiwRuwBb9 or what3words https://w3w.co/evolution.electrode.jumpy. Verge parking is available at this location.
To encounter oodles of pink flour (supplemented occasionally with yellow ribbon) proceed along the pedestrian way.
