VIKING HIKING NEWS

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SATURDAY 5TH MAY 2012 - DEE TO DON VIA BEALACH DEARG

Walk this ancient road between these two Aberdeenshire rivers over the shoulder of Culardoch (900m.) via the Bealach Dearg pass.

The Walk: a fairly strenuous trek of around 17 miles, requiring about 8 hours walking on well maintained estate roads and paths. Elevated views of Lochnagar and Ben Avon and hills further afield are the rewards..

Transport: a 33 seat bus will leave at 6.30am prompt, from Kingswells Park and Ride. Please park vehicles in the lower section near the recycling facility. The walk will commence around 8am from the old Invercauld Bridge and finish between 4pm and 5pm at the Allargue Arms, Corgarff. The cost of the bus will be £20.

Booking and Queries: all names to John Gregory on 01224734705 or jbgat236@aol.com or to John Greig on 01224321088 or jagreig@btinternet.com . All bus monies, in cash, to be paid by 28th April, 2012. Please give your email address, and home or mobile telephone number (no texts please) when booking.

Evening Meal: The Allargue Arms will supply a 2 course evening meal at a cost of £10. A menu will be available on the bus and choices phoned through to the hotel. We aim to leave for Aberdeen no later than 7pm.

What to wear and take with you: comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear, efficient rainwear, hat and spare jersey and a spare pair of socks to change at lunchtime, pack lunch and plenty of hot/cold drinks and something to sit on (plastic sheet).

N.B. Although this walk has been arranged for Friskis & Svettis members, guest walkers are welcome and seats on the bus will be allocated on first come first served.

To view a poster with these details click here.