WALKS AND EVENTS : APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 2015
SUNDAY 26 APRIL
Falls of Kirkaig and Fionn Loch. OS 15 194085
8 miles approx., track, linear.
Leader: Jon Jenkins : 01862 810382
Meet for car share at:- Bonar Bridge 08.50 : Rosehall Trails CP 09.15
The walk starts from car park by the bridge over River Kirkaig at 10.30
SUNDAY 24 MAY
Cul Mor : 849m / 2785ft. OS 15 162119
7 miles, path and open hill, linear.
Leader: Les Christie : 01408 633615
Optional self-guided low level walk at Knockan Crag Visitor Centre.
Meet for car share at:- Lairg 09.30 : Rosehall Trails Car Park 09.45
The walk starts from the layby on the A835, 300m north of
Knockan Crag Visitor Centre at 10.30 OS 15 188094
SUNDAY 28 JUNE
Quinag, by bouldery east ridge over Spidean Coinich : 764m / 2506ft.,
steep descent to Bealach a’ Chornaidh and on via point 745m / 2,444ft.
to Sail Garbh : 809m / 2654ft. Return via path from Bealach a’ Chornaidh.
The walk starts from old quarry on east side of A894. OS 15 232274
6 miles, circular.
Leader: Stan Holroyd : 01408 621370
Optional self-guided low level rough walk to top of the 200m / 658ft.
Eas a’ Chual Aluinn, the highest waterfall in Britain.
Meet for car share at:- The Mound 09.00 : Lairg 09.30
The walks start at 10.30
SUNDAY 5 JULY : Summer Special
Morven, Caithness : 706m / 2316ft. OS 17 074305
(Cnoc Marlain – Phone Box)
9 miles, track and rough hill, linear.
Leader: David Hannah : 01863 766061
Optional self-guided low level walk on track to west.
Meet for car share at:- Fountain Road, Golspie 09.15 : Brora Co-op 09.30
Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale 09.45
Meal after the walks at La Mirage, Helmsdale.
Please ring secretary at least one week in advance to book.
Non walking members are welcome to attend.
SUNDAY 26 JULY H
Glencalvie Forest. OS 20 464892
10 miles, track and rough hill, circular.
Leader: David Hannah : 01863 766061
Optional self-guided low level walk at Glencalvie, 9 miles, circular.
Meet for car share at:- Ardgay Station 09.30
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
Grummore and Grumbeg clearance villages. OS 16 608367
7 miles, linear.
Leader: Bruce Field : 01408 633118
Meet for car share at:- Lairg 10.00
The walk starts from Grummore car park at 10.45
Walks Planning Meeting : October to MarchWednesday 2 September 2015 : 7.30 pm
Golspie Community Centre
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Golspie Circular. OS 21 829004
Rhives to Uppat, returning via Big Barns and Dunrobin.
9 miles, tracks and paths, woodland and open ground, views to hills,
the sea and Dunrobin Castle.
Leader: Caroline Dallman
Enquiries: Fiona Macdonald : 01862 810275
Meet for car share at:- Dornoch Square 09.30
The walk starts from the Mountain Bike Car Park, Rhives, Golspie
at 10.00
· The Bonar Bridge Car Park is on Lairg Road, opposite the Post Office
· The Lairg Car Park is on Main Street, opposite Oasis Store.
· Please contact Walk Leaders nearer the time if further details
of walks are required.
· Non-members are advised to contact the Walk Leader the day
before the walk to confirm that it is taking place.
The Committee members will be pleased to answer any questions regarding these walks, or on joining the Sutherland Walkers Group. Alternatively, send
an e-mail to
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Sutherland Walkers Group is pleased to welcome occasional walkers or new members to any of these walks.
Annual Membership (due 01 March) is £10 for adults and £2.50 for under 16’s.
No charge is made for the initial two walks.
· For more details on each walk, please contact the relevant Leader.
· Walks may be altered (or cancelled) if weather conditions dictate.
· Car sharing : £5 contribution, mutually agreed between driver and
passengers.
· Members may bring their dogs on walks at the discretion of the
Leader and in accordance with The Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
· ALL WALKERS ARE ADVISED TO:-
§ Bring a packed lunch and sufficient to drink (ideally hot).
§ Have appropriate wind and waterproof clothing.
§ Wear walking boots, which are essential.
· Walkers are responsible at all times for themselves and any accompanied children they bring under 16 years of age.
· The Walk Leader’s decision is final on all issues concerning their walk. Any concerns about the walk must be made to the Leader in private in order to prevent any undermining of the Leader’s authority. Leaders will carry a First Aid Kit
· New Walk Leaders and ideas for future walks are always welcome.
Programme of Walks and Events
April 2015
To
September 2015