Stonehaven Group Summer Programme

See more of the countryside with the Ramblers

Please note : all listed walks start at 0900 ,from Stonehaven Leisure Centre Car Park (SLCCP) unless stated otherwise

For further information on these walks etc contact : forbes@dsl.pipex.com

Please note: Walk start times vary according to walk duration and travel time to start.  The programme may also be subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Please check with walk leader for any information regarding a particular walk.

New or inexperienced walkers, please refer to the General Information section at rear of programme and do not hesitate to contact a committee member or walk leader for additional guidance.  O.S. Maps referred to are Landranger 1 :50 000

Sat 3^rd May

Ramblers Gathering –Aviemore. No local walk

Sun 18^th May

Walk 1    - Birse Forest    (os sheet 44 )  7 miles moderate     car contribution     £ 3.00

Drive to car park near Birse Castle (532906 ). Heading N initially, this circular walk passes Glencat, Lamawhillis and Carnferg before joining The Fungle track for return to car park

Leader Bill Allan    0930 SLCCP

Sat 31^st May

Walk2 – Mt.Battock and Clachnaben    ( os sheets 44 / 45 )  11 miles moderate/ Strenuous   bus fare £7.00 ,car contribution. £2.00

A linear walk from Glen Esk to Glen Dye. Drive to Clachnaben Car Park where we park  and join minibus to Millden in Glen Esk . Walk back over the hills to Glen Dye . Places will be limited so booking necessary.

Leader Iain Forbes    0900 SLCCP

Sun 15^th June

Walk 3 – Dubh Loch ( Black Loch ) from L Muick.    (os sheet 44 )  11 miles moderate / strenuous.   Car contribution.  £ 5.00

From Spittal of Glen Muick, along the shore of L Muick and up to Dubh Loch which sits in a dramatic setting among steep crags. An easier option of walk round L Muick also possible.

 Leader Judith Mills   0800 SLCCP

Sat 28^th June

Walk 4 – Glen Ernan ,Strathdon    (  os sheet 37 )  10 miles moderate  car contribution. £4.00

Route is all on tracks with one steepish section. Drive to Strathdon and W on A944 (B973 earlier map ).Park at junct. of minor road signed Edinglassie (333109 ). Walk via Glen Ernan, Sgor Gorm,The Socach and Relaquheim to rejoin track to start.

Leader Clem Stewart   0930 SLCCP

Sun 13^th  July

Walk 5 – Gellaig Hill / Glen Gairn       (os sheet 37 )  8 miles moderate / strenuous        car contribution. £ 4.50

Drive to Braeanloin on old military road ( 280000). Steep ascent to Gellaig Hill for fine views over Deeside. From summit , head W and descent to road before heading N to R Gairn which is followed back to start point.

Leader Fiona Hill  0930 SLCCP

Sat 26^th July

Walk 6 – Elrick / Craig Leek circular   ( os sheet 43 )  7 miles easy / moderate    car contribution.£ 4.50

A circular walk in Invercauld Estate following old drove roads and estate tracks. passing through pinewoods and over moorland. Good views.

Leaders Sue Galloway / Sandy Styles   0930 SLCCP

Sun 10^th Aug

Walk 7 -  Carn Liath     ( os sheet 43 )  8 miles moderate / strenuous   car contribution. £ 5.00

Starting from Inverey, W of Braemar. A good track leads towards Carn Liath   (818m ) ,a splendid viewpoint. Return by same route or by staying at high level along the ridge to Carn na Moine before descending through forest to Inverey.

 Leader Fiona Hill    0900 SLCCP

Sat 23^rd Aug

Walk 8 - Lochnagar    (os sheet 44 )  11 miles strenuous    Car contribution £5.00

From Glen Muick car park (parking charge ) the classic route  via Allt na Giubhsaich is taken to reach the plateau .Then round the rim of the great corrie to the summit top of Cac Carn Beag 1155m . As an alternative to the ascent route, descent can be made via Glas Allt to Glas allt Shiel on L Muick

 A low level alternative walk round L Muick could also be made.

Leader David Ferguson   0800 SLCCP

For further information Email: forbes@dsl.pipex.com
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