WINTER PROGRAMME 2011-2012
Saturday 5th November Lurchers Crag (Creag an Leth – Choin) Depart 0900 Grade B+ OS Sheet 36 GR NH 990 060 Route commences at ski centre on good tracks leading in a southerly direction crossing Allt Coire an Sneachda and ascending easy slopes to unnamed top at 1083. Route turns NW descending slightly before ascending Lurchers Crag over a rough boulder field. Return to the ski centre is by a short descent followed by a gentle ascent to rejoin outward track. 6miles 7km 2000ft 610m Leader Lynn Anderson |
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Sunday 13th November Belladrum Meander Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 26 GR NH 513 418 Back by popular demand! A meander through Belladrum including the Italian Garden and chapel, through lovely woodlands which will hopefully still have autumn colours. 8miles 13kms 574ft 175m Leader Jack Brindle |
Saturday 19th November Loch Oich Circuit – Invergarry Depart 0900 Grade B OS Sheet 34 GR NH 301 010 The walk starts at the post office in Invergarry and more or less follows the Great Cycleway on the north side of Loch Oich and the Great Glen Way on the south side. 10.5miles 17km 1640ft 500m Leader Jane Chisholm Sunday 27th November Loch Neaty and Loch A’Bhron Depart 0900 Grade B OS Sheet 26 GR NH 504 412 Route starts from car park in centre of the village and walk includes Black Rock Gorge and Balconie Point, on path, tracks and road. 8miles 12km 492ft 150m Leader Liz Downing Saturday 3rd December Tomatin – Torr Mor Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 26 GR NH 811 291 Start at Raigbeg Memorial- head south on General Wade military road. Just below the Slochd Summit cross road onto the old A9. Then up a track by the railway lines to a bridge before heading NW by moorland track to radio mast and take track winding downhill from mast, under railway and retrace steps to Slochd Summit. This time take lower track back to cars. 10miles 16km 600ft 200m Leader Nick Turner Sunday 11th December Walk around Evanton Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 21 GR NH 607 660 Route starts from car park in centre of the village and walk includes Black Rock Gorge and Balconie Point, on path, tracks and road. 8miles 12km 492ft 150m Leader Liz Downing
Saturday 17th December Knockfarrel Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 26 GR NH 479 574
From car park at Blackmuir Wood a steady climb on good forest track leads to Knockfarrel Hill and the remains of a vitrified fort. Return is by the outward route. 6.5miles 10km 600ft 184m Leader Eilish Ireland
Monday 26th December BOXING DAY WALK LATE START Fortrose – Rosemarkie Circular Depart 1000 Grade C OS Sheet 27 GR NH 729 563
Start at 22B Academy Street Fortrose. Route and length will depend on weather conditions. Bring a light lunch. After walk at Katie and Roy’s – Drink provided but bring a plate of savouries or sweet.
6miles 9.6km 350ft 107m Leader Roy Nelson Saturday 31st December Redcastle and Spittal Wood Circular Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 26 GR NH 584 494 From the picnic car park at Redcastle we take minor roads and footpath to the dismantled railway. We negotiate a few tricky stiles skirting SpittalWood.We take muddy paths through the woods to meet the dismantled railway line again and return to the picnic area. Finally we enter the Redcastle estate on good track to return to the cars on the shore road. 8miles 13kms 150ft 500m Leader Eileen Short Sunday 8th January Culachy Falls Circuit Depart 0900 Grade C + OS Sheet 34 GR NH 377 080 From Kilchuimen Cemetery follow path south to Culachy Falls, continue south to meet Wade road. Return route heads back to start on Wade road. Small burns to cross. 6.5miles 10kms 984ft 300m Leader Gavin Hamilton
Saturday 14th January Loch Romach Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 27 GR NJ 053 553 Loch Romach lies in Newtyle Forest south of Forres. The walk follows forestry tracks with gentle climbs through open pinewoods then down to the steep sided Loch Romach. Return is on forest tracks for good views over the Moray Firth. 9miles 14km 500ft 159m Leader Jane Chisholm
Sunday 22nd January Inverfarigaig – Foyers Circular Depart 0900 Grade B OS Sheet GRNH 521 239
From the visitor centre at Inverfarigaig ascend through the forest on good track to a viewpoint. A rocky ridge leads to Foyers and onto the Falls of Foyers. Then along paths close to the shore of Loch Ness, head towards Boleskine and back to the car park. 9miles 15km 2200ft 700m Leader Victor Palmer Sunday 28th January Culachy Falls Circuit Depart 0900 Grade C + OS Sheet 34 GR NH 377 080 From Kilchuimen Cemetery follow path south to Culachy Falls, continue south to meet Wade road. Return route heads back to start on Wade road. Small burns to cross. 6.5miles 10kms 984ft 300m Leader Gavin Hamilton
Sunday 5th February Munlochy / Kilmuir Circular Depart 0900 Grade C+ OS Sheet 26 GR NH 651 527 Starting at the wildfowlers car park on the track to Bayhead Farm walk eastwards for about ¾ mile (first 20m will be very muddy). Then turn south through farm land to Craigiehowe Mains and on to Craigiehowe. (Good views from here). Passing Arrie Cottage and Taindore we have a short walk to a view point overlooking Munlochy Bay. Then through a small wood and open fields to Kilmuir and lunch. This is followed by a bit of road walking back to Munlochy Bay. 8.5miles 14km 1371ft 418m Leader Rob Pickering
Saturday 11th February Highland Boath to Clunas Reservoir Depart 0900 Grade C+ OS Sheet 27 GR NH 888 446 Follow a good hill path, mainly over open moorland. Go off track to reach summit of Carn Maol and Carn Mor. 8miles 13km 800ft 250m Leader Jane Wilson
Sunday 19th February Pattack Falls EARLY START Depart 0830 Grade C+ OS Sheet 35/ 42 GR NN 555 899 From the car park at Gallovie, cross the River Pattack and gently upwards to Pattack Falls. Continue on good track to the Linn of Pattack and onto open moorland, following the river. Then we head towards Loch Laggan and Ardverikie. Return to the cars via Kinloch Laggan to rejoin the outward route. Very scenic area. 11miles 18km 900ft 274m Leader Walter Grant
Saturday 25th February Brodie Circular Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 27 GR NH 981 578 From Brodie Castle car park, proceed to Dyke Church, Findhorn Bridge, Broom of Moy. Then onto Wellhead, Cloddymoss, Loanhead, Darkglass to Dyke village. Then return to Brodie Castle. A mixture of minor roads, burn, riverside and forest tracks. 8miles 12.8km minimal height Leader Trish Hossack
Sunday 4th March Coylumbridge – Loch an Eilein Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 36 GR NH 915 107 Circular route starting at the beginning of the Lairig Ghru walk, pass through a beautiful pine forest and around Loch Gamhna 8miles 13km minimal height Leader Jackie Wilton
Saturday 10th March AGM WALK
The AGM on Saturday 10th March 2012 will be held in the Dunbar Golf Club where parking is available. Meeting starts @ 2.30pm, all members encouraged to attend.
Those going on the walk meet as usual @0900 hrs. Highland Council Car Park, the walk will be led by Trish Hossack a circular walk in Culbin. Those who are on the walk on March 10th can obtain Soup and Sandwiches for £6.00 tea/coffee £1.00 extra
Sunday 18th March Torbreck – Dirrwood Depart 0900 Grade C+ OS Sheet 26 GR NH 644 408 Follow a good track through forest to Cullaird Farm. Ascending on forest track to Drumashie Moor and toward Dirrwood. 11miles 17.6km 650ft 200m Leader Beth Grant
Saturday 24th March Meallfuarvonie Depart 0900 Grade B OS Sheet 26 GR NH 490 237 Start at end of the road to Bunloit and follow good path through woods onto open moorland. After crossing several stiles, last one a deer fence, follow ridge to summit. Good views all round. Return by outward route. A really good walk on our doorstep. 6miles 10km 1700ft 535m Leader John Finlayson
Sunday 1st April Brora to Carn Liath Broch Depart 0900 Grade C OS Sheet 17 GR NC 911 041 Coastal walk heading south from Brora to Carn Liath Broch via coastal path. Return by same route. 8.5 miles 13.7km minimal height Leader Carole Hamilton
Saturday 7th April Castle Heather – Mid Largs Depart 0900 Grade B OS Sheet 26/27 GR NH 678 427 From Fairways, a short walk on pavement before continuing on the Old Military Road. Through Daviot Wood, crossing Inverarnie Road, over Faillie Bridge to Scataig. A track through a forested area, near the sand and gravel pit, leads to the remains of a little known Wade bridge. 12miles 18km 1000ft 304m Leader Jane Wilson Sunday15th April An Droiighneach Circular EARLY START Depart 0830 Grade B OS Sheet 16 GR NC 726 020 Start near Rogart village square, short walk on main road. Then onto minor road toward Inchcape. Take track onto open hill past Loch Aintine Bheg, cross deer fence at locked gate and onto An Droighneach. Continue along the ridge until descend into glen near Eden Farm. Follow minor road back to start. 9miles 15kms 1543ft 475m Leader John Finlayson Saturday21st /Sunday 22nd April Weekend Away ATHOLL ARMS HOTEL Bridgehead Dunkeld Tel. No 01350 727219 The hotel has been booked for the April Weekend Away. It is a small hotel, we have booked the 16 rooms which are either double or twin To allow the maximum people to attend we have allocated 5 rooms for single occupation. The cost will be for everyone £55.00 pp Dinner/Bed and Breakfast per night. We require a deposit of £25.00 per room by February 2nd and balance by April 13th 2012. It will be the case the sooner you book the better chance of obtaining a room. Both the deposit and balance will be non returnable. Check In 1400 hrs Check Out 1100 hrs. Please complete the booking form and return to Mrs Jane Chisholm Please make cheques payable to Great Glen Walking Club Information regarding the walks will be sent out nearer the time once arranged.
Anyone wishing to lead a walk please contact Beth Grant on 01463 238964 The walks committee are very grateful to all the leaders who have contributed to the winter programme, a good variety of routes are on offer which hopefully will suit most abilities. In the event of severe weather conditions, members should contact the walk leader in order to ascertain if the route is deemed safe to walk. There are 3 early starts and 1 late start which is on Boxing Day. All walks start from Glen Urquhart Road Council Car Park. It is essential to inform the walk leader if you intend to go direct to the start point. Dogs are not permitted on any GGWC walks GGWC Walks Committee |
