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Notes The walks in February, March, April, August, September and October use a bus, start from Mannofield Kirk and leave at 8:00 am sharp. The walks in June and July will use private cars.
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The Club has an annual programme of walks, mostly in the Cairngorms and the Angus Glens and welcomes new members. A typical walk would be 9 to 12 miles with an ascent of 2000 ft, taking 6 to 7 hours, but easier walks can be arranged. A bus is hired for six of the trips, enabling us to do some interesting through walks. For example, in 2006 we walked from Loch Muick, over Lochnagar to the Invercauld bridge. If you have never walked in the hills but would like to try the experience, walking with a group is the best way to learn how to tackle the mountains and build up your confidence. PROGRAMME FOR 2010
Saturday 27 February. The Coyles of Muick (OS Map 44). Depart 8:00 for Ballater. Start at NO341952 on the South Deeside Road. Follow a track up through the woods to the ridge. Walk south along the ridge to the main summit. Descend to the west and join a track (at NO312916) leading to Balmoral Distillery. (8 miles; 1650 ft of ascent; 4.5 hours). Return to Aberdeen 16:30.
Saturday 27 March. Tullynessle to Rhynie (OS Map 37). Depart 8:00 for Alford. Start at Tullynessle (NJ558196) and walk along tracks past Lord Arthur’s Hill to Edinbanchory Hill. Turn NNE and walk over Badingair Hill to Rhynie. (10 miles; 1100 ft of ascent; 5 hours). Return to Aberdeen 16:30.
Saturday 24 April. Ailnack Gorge at Tomintoul (OS Map 36). Depart 8:00 for Tomintoul. Start at Bridge of Avon (NJ149200). Walk on tracks to Glen Brown then turn SE to Carn Tuadhan and reach the Ailnack Gorge at NJ139147. Follow the gorge down to Tomintoul. (9 miles; 1200 ft of ascent; 5 hours). High Tea in Tomintoul. Return to Aberdeen 20:00).
Saturday 8 May. Church Outing to Inverbervie for all ages and conditions. Meet at the Inverberbervie car park around 12:00 for a picnic then walks of varying lengths along the coast to the village of Gourdon and beyond to Johnshaven.
Friday 28-Sunday 30 May. Weekend away at Beauly. Travel by car. Everyone is responsible for booking their own accommodation. There is a range of accessible hills in this area and walks will be selected according to the weather conditions at the time.
Saturday 26 June. Glas Maol to the Spittal of Glenshee (OS Map 43). Travel by car and meet at the Glenshee ski area car park at 10:00. Leave cars at each end of the walk. Ascend Glas Maol. Walk to Creag Leacach, traverse its rocky summit ridge then continue SSE along grassy tops. Descend steeply from Carn an Daimh to reach a track leading to the Spittal. (8.7 miles; 1800 ft of ascent; 6 hours).
Saturday 31 July. Carn a’ Mhaim (OS Map 43). Travel by car and meet at the Linn of Dee car park at 10:00. Walk to Derry Lodge then to the Luibeg Bridge and ascend Carn a’ Mhaim. Return by the same route. (13.5 miles, 2160 ft, 7 hours.)
Saturday 28 August. Glen Prosen to Glen Clova (OS Map 44). Start at Glen Prosen Lodge (NO291682) and follow a track up Glen Prosen then turn north on to the Kilbo path to reach the coll between Mayar and Dreish. Ascend Dreish and walk SE to Cairn Inks and descend to the Glen Clova Hotel. (11.5 miles; 2600 ft of ascent; 7 hours). A shorter walk starts at Glen Prosen village (NO327658). Follow the Minister’s path over Drumwhern and down into Glen Clova. Cross the South Esk river at the bridge and reach the hotel. (6.5 miles, 770 ft, 4 hours.) Chips in Kirriemuir. Return to Aberdeen 20:00.
Saturday 25 September. The Ladder Hills – Torrancroy to the Lecht Mine. (OS Maps 36 & 37). Start at Torrancroy (NJ337158) and walk along tracks to Duff’s Defiance then ascend Finlate Hill. Continue NE to Dun Muir. Turn SW and follow the tops to Carn Liath then descend to the mine at NJ237159. (9.2 miles; 2150 ft of ascent; 6 hours). A shorter walk starts at the road junction at NJ332109, follows the side road to Torrandhu and then along a track beside the Ernan Water to NJ286112. Then turn south to Geal Charn and reach a track leading down to Burnside and the cafe. (6.7 miles; 1070 ft. 4 hours.) Return to Aberdeen 19:30.
Saturday 30 October. Braenaloin to Corndavon Lodge. (OS Maps 36 and 37). Start at Braenaloin Farm (NJ291000) and follow a track upriver to Corndavon Lodge. If conditions are good the walk could be extended to Loch Builg. Return on the same track to NJ248008 and walk via Blairglass to reach the old military road at NO261982. (8.9 miles; 750 ft ascent; 4 hours.) A shorter walk turns at NJ248008 and uses the same route to the old military road. Return to Aberdeen 17:00.
Saturday 27 November. AGM and Dinner at Kippie Lodge.
Contact: Secretary Peter Stewart 147 Duthie Terrace Aberdeen, AB10 7PT
Tel: 313721 e-mail: p.stewart1@btinternet.com |
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Trip to Ben Rinnes (2008) |
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