5 Buggy Friendly Walks in Aberdeenshire (featuring Nipper V5 pushchair)

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Heading outdoors for an exciting walk each week is a non-negotiable for us. Before becoming parents, we used to do big hikes every other weekend. While we knew that may not always be achievable with a baby, bringing our children up to love and respect nature is a priority. However, some of the most exciting and interesting paths are not always manageable with a typical buggy…

When our daughter became too heavy for the carrier, we began researching off-road pushchairs. After checking out numerous videos, written reviews, and chats with friends, we decided to purchase the Out ‘n’ About Nipper V5. This was the best decision of our lives. It has made the outdoors so much more accessible as parents to a young child! 

Here are 5 of our favourite buggy friendly walks in Aberdeenshire when using the Out ‘n’ About.

1. Newburgh Seals Beach, Newburgh

With vast sand dunes and dramatic waves, Newburgh Seals Beach has been a long-time favourite of ours. It is also one of the few places in Scotland where you are guaranteed to spot seals. 

We usually walk for around 5 km here, however you can go for as long or as little as you want! We actually like to walk between the dunes before heading on to the sand. This adds such variety to the walk.

Pushing the all terrain Out ‘n’ About across the sand for an hour is surprisingly manageable. It certainly does have a little more resistance than harder surfaces, but it just feels as though you are going uphill. 

2. Crathes Castle Paths, Banchory

National Trust locations are generally a safe choice when looking for pram friendly walks. Paths are usually well maintained and different routes are clearly marked, helping you select a distance that is ideal for your family.

Crathes Castle is no exception. We walked the Red Squirrel Trail which is 6.5km, and takes you round the beautiful forests. We even spotted some highland cows which our daughter found funny to look at!

This walk took us just under 2 hours and was very easy with the Out ‘n’ About. Although there were bumpy areas, the robust pram coped no problem. There are also shorter routes available.

3. Kirkhill Forest, Kinellar

Kirkhill Forest is such a fantastic place to explore as a family. We actually came here with friends who have a toddler and she was so excited to splash in muddy puddles, pick brambles and inspect pinecones. 

The official circular route takes you uphill through the forest to Tappie Tower. From the top, you are then rewarded with panoramic views from the North Sea to Bennachie. This is 6km, but you can easily make the walk longer or shorter.

Most of the walk was a total breeze when walking with the Out ‘n’ About, however near the top we did end up taking a very bumpy and narrow path. Although this section was trickier, we still managed to push the buggy through without turning back.

4. The Bin Forest, Huntly

The Bin will always be one of our favourite forest walks in Aberdeenshire. It is a total hidden gem and so many people don’t even know of its existence! We recommend the Queen Tree Trail with your all terrain buggy. This is 5.5 km, taking around 1.5 hours to complete. Although there are some steep slopes, the Out ‘n’ About had no problem going over the tree roots and mud.

5. Crynoch Burn, Maryculter

Crynoch Burn is another hidden gem of a pram friendly walk in Aberdeenshire! It is fairly short at just 4 km, but it is absolutely beautiful. The circular route is mostly very easy with the Out ‘n’ About. There were a couple of awkward bits that required lifting the buggy but it was fine on the whole! 

This walk can be made very interactive with little ones who are toddling about. There is a large bug hotel where you can stop for a break and spot all sorts of beasties. Additionally, there are bridges over the burn where you can play pooh sticks. 

These are just some of our favourite pushchair friendly walks in Aberdeenshire when using the Out ‘n’ About. Hopefully this will give you inspiration for getting outdoors with little children. But there are so many more spots to explore! We have generally found that most forest, beach and countryside paths are made accessible with this excellent pushchair.