Winter Solstice update

Walk No 14

Tuesday 21 December 2010

Solstice – shortest day

O, Solstice comes but twice a year

So celebrate, be of good cheer.

Bring on the feast, break out the beers!

To evil tidings block your ears.

Hang on to Hope and trample fear

For soon there comes a bright New Year!

Summary: A moderate walk to the summit of Craig Choinich
Distance: 2.26 Km Altitude 538 metres
Sunrise: 08:46 Sunset: 15:27
Grade: Moderate – height gained 190 Metres
Highlights: Views of Braemar Castle Ben Avon, Lochnagar, River Dee & Glen Shee
Meet:
13:00 pm at the gate map ref: NO 155914
The walk will start at 13:15
Maps:
Explorer Map 1:25 000 No.404 Braemar,Tomintoul & Glen Avon
Landranger Maps 1:50 000 No. 43 Braemar & Blair Athol
What to bring?
Festive fayre
Warm, weatherproof, clothing, suitable for the conditions.
Torch (for emergencies only)
Poles and Gaiters
Crampons, Ice spikes, yaktraks etc may be beneficial.
A 1st Aid kit, emergency shelter and phone, will be available.
Note: Limited mobile reception on south east side of Craig Choinich