Date: Saturday 12th Feb 2011
Summary: A pleasant walk through woodland and heather.
Distance: approx 10Km Maximumv Altitude 435 metres
Sunrise: 07:45 Sunset:17:01
Grade: Moderate : – height gained 164 Metres
Highlights: Gelder Sheil Bothy ( Lunch stop ).
Meet:
Meet at old Balmoral Post Office.OS Map ref: NO 265 942
Time: 10.30am
Park on road to distillery –Start time: 10.40am Estimated finish time: 15.00
Maps:
Explorer Map 1:25 000 No: 388 Lochnagar, Glen Muick and Glen Clova.
Landranger Map 1:50 000 No: No 44 Ballater and Glen Clova
What to bring:
Lunch and drinks.
What to wear:
Suitable clothing for weather conditions and Gaiters.
Advisory equipment:
Walking poles, Yaktracks, and mini-crampons or equivalent.
A 1st Aid kit, emergency shelter and phone, will be carried.
Notes:
Mobile reception in area may be limited.
Foul Weather Alternative: Queen Victoria cairns.
Summary: Walk around historic cairns erected in 19th Century.
Distance: 5.5km
Note: Number of cairns can be varied according to time and weather conditions.
Loch Callater
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