PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 2008 PROGRAMME Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking Festival 2008
A printable Booking Form can be found on the Other Info page
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Saturday 10th May
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Code Leader |
Walk | Start | Finish | Distance | Grade | Notes |
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S1/1
G2 Outdoor |
Sgoran Dubh
Mor, Sgor Gaoith and Carn Ban Mor
These Feshie hills are a classic walk. From Glen Feshie
we rise strenuously up to the top to be rewarded by spectacular views of
Glen Einich and Braeriach. |
Meet at Cairngorm Hotel at 9am and travel to walk. Car
share plus limited number of seats with leaders transport |
As start |
19k/12m 1000m of ascent.6/7 hours
|
Strenuous |
Full mountain walking gear, packed lunch, Participants
15 and over, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. . Walking ratios
are 8 walkers to 1 leader. Cost £20 |
|
S1/2
Military Leader Steve Salem |
Carn Dearg Mor
A 857m high Corbett above Glen Feshie offers some spectacular views
across Badenoch. Walk starts from car park at Achlean. |
Meet at Cairngorm Hotel at 9am. Car share plus leaders
transport. |
As start |
20Km/12.5m Ascent 600m 6.5hrs |
Strenuous |
Full mountain walking gear, packed lunch. Cost £15 |
|
S1/3
Highland Council Ranger - Saranne Bish |
Meall a Bhuachaille for slow coaches. (The Hill above Glenmore) Climb high slowly! With
great views of the surrounding mountains, glens and lochs. We’ll come
down slowly too! |
Transport from Cairngorm Hotel at 10am. Transport to and
from Glenmore Forestry Visitor Centre. Coach or Car Share |
As Start |
9.5km/6 miles. Ascent 470m. 4 hours |
Moderate to strenuous |
Stout footwear, suitable outdoor clothing, packed lunch
required. Max 15 Cost £10 |
|
S1/4
Explore Abernethy Ranger |
Boat of Garten to Broomhill “Steam and
Stroll”.
Arriving on the historic Strathspey Steam Train,
we’ll take in fantastic Pine Forest scenery near Loch Garten and visit
the old forestry village of Nethy Bridge.
Visit to free Explore Abernethy centre
included.
Then follow the River Nethy to the Spey and
take the train back to Aviemore |
10.30am Steam train from Aviemore to Boat of Garten
11.15. Meet at Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore at 10.15am. |
Return train from Broomhill at 3.40 pm |
10km/6m 2 hours plus time on train journeys |
Easy |
Stout footwear, suitable outdoor clothing, packed lunch
required. Cost £14 |
|
S1/5
Cairngorm Ranger Service |
Coire
Cas Mountain Trail A waymarked route in the main ski area which climbs up
400m all on a good track. Joining a ranger on this half day walk will
guarantee you a learning journey. |
Cairngorm Ranger Base, car park at the top of ski road
at 1pm. OS Grid NH990 060. Car share or Service Bus. Check in to
Cairngorm Hotel on your way. |
Cairngorm Ranger Base |
10km/6m Ascent 400m 3 Hours |
Moderate |
Mountain walking kit, including boots
Max: 10 Min 4
Adult £12 Child £6 |