Walk 13 Saturday 20 November 2010

The Prince's Stone

The Prince’s Stone

Summary: A moderate walk through woodland and heather covered hill tracks.

Distance: approx 4 miles (6 Km) = approx 8 miles (12Km) in total

Time: 4 hours (excl lunch stop and photo opportunities etc).


Sunrise: 08:01 Sunset: 15:47

Grade: Moderate – height gained 330 Metres

Highlights: Ballochbuie Forest, Prince’s Stone, a Golden Eagle (maybe)

Meet:

10:00 am at the Keiloch Car Park map ref: NO 188913

Lunch at Prince’s Stone NO 229891

Maps:

Explorer Map 1:25 000 No.388 Lochnagar, Glen Muick & Glen Clova

Landranger Maps 1:50 000 No. 43 Braemar & Blair Athol & No 44 Ballater & Glen Clova

What to bring?

Packed lunch and hot drink.

Warm, weatherproof, clothing, suitable for the conditions.

Torch (for emergencies only)

Poles and Gaiters.

Map and compass.

A 1st Aid kit, emergency shelter and phone, will be available.

Note:

There is mobile reception in the vicinity of the Prince’s Stone.

Foul Weather Alternative: Princess Royals Cairn NO 239928 in the woods of Garmaddie

Summary: Low level walk locating points of historic interest

Distance: 5.5 Miles (7Km) 11 Miles (14) km in total

Time: approximately 6 hours

Height Gain: 141 metres


Note: Walk can be shortened if time is lost and/or weather deteriorates.