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The EASY
Programme, 2008 |
| Date
of Walk |
Sunday
18th May |
Walk
3: Ballater, Crannoch, Tullich, Ballater |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time
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12km, 7 miles
50m, 160ft
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Station Square 09.00hrs
5 hrs |
We follow the old railway line out of Ballater and head out towards
Tullich. We pass the churchyard and take a short detour to visit
the Farquharson Monument. We then rejoin the path and visit the
ruins of the Bobbin Mill, where spindles for the textile mills of
the North of England were made from Birch wood.
Crossing over the A93 we follow a path through woods to reach the
quarry that furnished the granite from which Ballater was built
in the 19th Century. We continue through the woods and then re-cross
the road to pass through Tullich Cemetery and rejoin the old line
path, back into Ballater.
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| Date
of Walk |
Monday
19th May |
Walk
6: Auchallater, Loch Callater, Auchallater |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
16km, 10 miles
60m 200ft
43
Church Square 09.00 hrs
5 hrs
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We
leave the A93 at Auchallater and follow the track, which was part
of Jock’s Road to Loch Callater Lodge, where we stop for a
scenic lunch. In the distance you can see Lochnagar. We then take
a circular trip round Loch Callater and follow the path back to
our starting point. This is a very scenic walk.. |
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| Date
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Tuesday
20th May |
Walk
9: Dinnet to Tarland |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
11km,
7 miles
60m, 200ft)
37
Church Square 09.00 hrs
4 hrs
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Starting
at St.James’s 1km east of Dinnet, this walk sets out on an
ancient way past the hill of Mullochdhu, then diverts from Burnside
to Monandavan via Keiselguhr, where diatomite was dug to make explosives.
It passes a medieval camp near Loch Davan to Heugh, then through
the hamlet of Ordie to Nether Ruthven, rejoining the old road at
Leys. The walk continues past the policies of Corrachree House en
route to Tarland.
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| Date
of Walk |
Wednesday
21st May |
Walk
12: Glen Tanar – Water of Allochy |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
13km, 8 miles
150m, 490ft
44
Church Square 09.00 hrs
4.5 hrs
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From the Visitor Centre at Braeloine, our first stop is at the Episcopalian
Chapel of St Lesmo built in 1890.We then follow the old drove road
known as the Firmouth due south to circle a hill known as “the
Strone” where we reach the confluence of the Tanar and the
Allochy before returning to Braeloine.
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| Date
of Walk |
Thursday
22nd May |
Walk15:
Glen Gairn, Glen Fenzie, Glen Gairn |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
10km, 6 miles
50m 165ft
37
Church Square 09.00 hrs
4 hrs
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Starting off the A939 Ballater to Tomintoul road, this walk passes
by some remote pastureland with wonderful views up the valley of
the River Gairn in the distance. We start near the Black Bridge
in Glen Gairn and after passing over the Gairn we follow the track
to Dalfad, where the remains of the old manse and Catholic Chapel
can be seen. We continue along the track passing Clashanruich to
reach the A939. After a short distance we turn off this road to
the ancient settlement of Glenfenzie and follow the path back via
Balno to our starting point. |
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| Date
of Walk |
Friday
23rd May |
Walk
18: Falls of Muick |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
11km, 7 miles
Negligible
44
Church Square 09.00 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Starting at the Spittal of Muick we walk over to Allt-na-giubsach
to join a Landrover track between the Muick and a narrow strip of
conifers. The track descends gradually towards Birkhall, passing
the waterfall and salmon ladder. Depending on the recent weather
this can be a spectacular sight. Within about three hours we reach
the Mill of Sterin for our pick up point. |
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The
MODERATE Programme, 2008 |
| Date
of Walk |
Sunday
18th May |
Walk
2: Bridge of Muick, Craig Vallich, Pannanich Hill, Craig Coillich,
Dalmochie |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
18km, 11 miles
380m, 1230 ft
44
Church Square 09.00hrs
6 hrs
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We leave Ballater by the Royal Bridge, turn right onto the South
Deeside Road, and walk to the Bridge of Muick, where we follow a
track known as the Pollogach up to Craig Vallich. There are wonderful
views of Ballater and beyond from Craig Vallich.
We then continue to Pannanich Hill and Craig Coillich before reaching
Dalmochie, which was the site of the Newfoundlanders’ WW2
logging camp. We then return to Ballater via the Royal Bridge.
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| Date
of Walk |
Monday
19th May |
Walk
5: Tomintoul, Delnadamph, Inchrory, Corgarff |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
19km,
12 miles
100m, 325ft
36&37
Church Square 09.00 hrs
6.5 hrs
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We
start this walk in Tomintoul and head due south along the east bank
of the River Avon. We then reach the restored lodge of Inchrory
before continuing on our way to Corgarff Castle. The Castle is managed
by Historic Scotland and, time permitting, walkers will be able
to visit the castle if they wish. (Please note a charge will apply.)There
is some walking on hard surface but the wonderful scenery should
be adequate compensation. |
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| Date
of Walk |
Tuesday
20th May |
Walk
8: Pressendye. |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
19km,
12miles
460m, 1500 ft
37
Church Square 09.00 hrs
6.5 hrs
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From the village of Tarland we walk north through cultivated fields
fringed by beech trees up on to open moorland to reach a cairn on
the top of Pittenderich Hill. After a stiff pull up to the summit
of Pressendye at 619m we should enjoy extensive views in every direction.
From here we head west along the ridge to Lazy Well from where we
descend gradually past East Davoch and Millhead to reach our starting
point. |
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| Date
of Walk |
Wednesday
21st May |
Walk
11: Glencat, Birse Castle, Fungle Road, Carn Ferg, return. |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
13km,
8 miles
299m, 975ft
44
Church Square 09.00 hrs
4.5 hrs
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This is a very pleasant circular walk giving a variety of scenery.
We start at Glencat and walk to Birse Castle, then follow the Fungle
Road before turning towards Carnferg and back to Glencat for our
pickup and return to Ballater. |
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| Date
of Walk |
Thursday
22nd May |
Walk
14: Geallaig Hill and Blairglass |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
12
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200m, 650 ft
37, 44
Church Square 09.00 hrs
5 hrs
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Starting from the Old Military Road between Crathie and Gairnshiel,
this route ascends Geallaig Hill, giving unrivalled views of the
Dee valley and Lochnagar. It descends to Braenaloin and Rineten,
then passes an historic Catholic burial ground and watermill, returning
via the abandoned croft of Blairglass to the road |
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| Date
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Friday
23rd May |
Walk
17: Bellabeg, Lost, Glen Nochty, Knapps, Green Hill, and return |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
19km,
12miles
100m, 325ft
37
Church Square 09.00 hrs
6 hrs
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After
leaving the car park, the walk heads along a narrow tarred road
past Lost Farm. Continuing on a track past the ruins of Corriebreck
we cross the river and head westwards up Glen Nochty to Tolduquhill.
We continue on the path until a T junction of tracks, where we strike
eastward on a path which takes us past Knapps (548m) and Greenhill
(570m). At the junction of the second track, we turn northwards
to rejoin the tarred road taking us southwards, past Lost, and return
to the car park. |
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The
STRENUOUS/LONG Programme, 2008 |
| Date
of Walk |
Sunday
18th May |
Walk
1: Beinn Bhreac and Meal an Lundain to Quoich |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
22km, 15miles
850m, 2750 ft
43
Church Square 08.30 hrs
8 Hours
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Starting from the Linn of Dee car park, we walk up Glen Lui to Derry
Lodge and Glen Derry for elevenses. As Glen Derry opens out, we
follow a rough but gently climbing path to Craig Derry and then
south east to Beinn Bhreac. Dropping south to the Poll Bhat, a short
climb brings us to the top of Meall an Lundain. With good visibility,
we should get some cracking views of the Cairngorms from this high
level traverse. The descent takes us down the SE shoulder of Meall
an Lundain to a pleasant walk out via Glen Quoich |
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| Date
of Walk |
Monday
19th May |
Walk
4: West Glenshee |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
19km,
12.5 miles
800m, 2640ft
43
Church Square 08.30 hrs
8 hrs
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We start at the track to the Baddoch off the A93, cross the river
and ascend to the ridge of Strone Baddoch for a very scenic walk
southwards to Carn Chrionaidh. From there we bear east to the top
of Carn Aosda, the first of our three Munros, overlooking the Glenshee
ski area. We follow the track round to the Cairnwell, and then head
west to Carn A Gheoidh, before heading north down the spur to pick
up the head of the Baddoch Landrover track, and our return down
the glen back to the road. |
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| Date
of Walk |
Tuesday
20th May |
7.
Lairig Ghru |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
27km,
18 miles
935m, 3050ft
36, 43
Church Square 08.00 hrs
9 Hours
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Starting at the Linn of Dee, we get the walk to Derry Lodge under
our belts whilst still fresh. Following the recently reconstructed
path round and over the Luibeg Bridge, a short ascent round the
shoulder of Carn A’Mhaim brings us into the Lairig Ghru (Gaelic
– Gloomy Pass… we hope not on the day!) opposite Corrour
Bothy. A steady gentle pull over the next few miles takes us to
the pass summit at 835m/2700ft. Be careful hereabouts as there are
a few boulders to negotiate. From here, we should get a good view
into Speyside. The path drops quite quickly now down to a split
in the track. This year, we are proposing a slightly different and
perhaps more interesting finish to the walk by following the track
through the Chalamain (or Windy!) Gap and ending the walk at the
Sugar Bowl car park on the Cairngorm road |
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| Date
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Wednesday
21st May |
Walk 10: Bachnagairn |
Distance
Ascent
OS Map
Depart
Time |
23km,
16 miles
450m, 1450ft
44
Church Square 09.00
7 Hours
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Starting from the Spittal of Muick car park, we climb up to Capel
Mounth, then follow the track past Moulzie. We ascend gradually,
then a little steeper up the narrowing gorge to Bachnagairn. After
crossing the gorge on a good wooden bridge, we follow the good path
up to the shoulder at Sandy Hillocks stable. We descend to Loch
Muick via the"Streak of Lightning" path and follow the
South shore of Loch Muick back to the Spittal for the lift back
to Ballater..
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