Walk No 15 13:00 Tuesday 25 January 2011

Burns Day

My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here,

My heart’s in the highlands a chasing the deer,

A-chasing the deer and following the roe-

My heart’s in the highlands wherever I go

Summary: An Easy walk around Craig Choinich via the Society Bridge, Queens Drive,
Lions Face and the Cromlins.

Distance: 7.12 Km 4.43 miles Altitude 400 metres

Sunrise: 08:22 Sunset: 16:20


Grade: Easy – height gained 65 Metres


Highlights: Views of Braemar, River Dee, Invercauld House

Meet:
13:00 pm at the Braemar Car Park behind the butcher NO151 913
The walk will start at 13:05
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?
Hot drink & something suitable to toast the Bard
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
Foul Weather Alternative: Nil