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Our aim is to have a walk on the first Sunday of each month, unless this clashes with another event. Walks will vary in difficulty, but most will be 3-4 hours duration over rough terrain, including hills. All walkers should make their own judgement about whether they are up to a particular route.
Walkers need comfortable and waterproof footwear (walking boots for hilly routes), waterproof clothing and should bring a picnic lunch, water and flask.
Check with the walk leaders if you are in doubt whether or not a particular walk is going ahead e.g. bad weather. Please make sure you are at the start in good time.
Dogs, maximum 2 per group, may be allowed depending on the route. If you want to bring your dog check with the walk leaders in advance. It goes without saying dogs should be kept under control at all times and on a lead near livestock.
Once the walk has started, anyone wanting to split off from the route or turn back should take a companion with them.
Let me know if you all would like to see more planned walks, ideas for route suggestions are welcome!
Whoever leads the walk on the day puts in their time and effort, so it is only worth planning an autumn/winter schedule if there is sufficient interest.
Let me know what you think and I will give feedback (and hopefully a new programme) to the group. Thanks, Jude
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Spring & Summer Programme 2009
Sunday 6 September
All day ramble around Graemsay
| Grade |
Easy |
| Depart |
Moaness Pier 10 am sharp |
| Return |
Moaness Pier 6.30 pm |
| Note |
Waterproofs and a substantial picnic required! |
For this walk it will be useful to know approximate numbers in advance as I need to let Stevie (MV Graemsay) know if we have a huge group! Please let me know during the week before if you plan to come. Thanks, Jude
Sunday 2 August
The Old Man of Hoy and Berriedale. Admire the new footpath to the Old Man then enjoy views over the hills to Rackwick and Sandy Loch.
| Grade |
Moderate |
| Leaders |
Lee Shields and Ron Bulmer |
| Meeting point |
Rackwick Hostel - park at beach car park |
| Time |
11:00 |
Sunday 5 July
Ward Hill, the highest point in Orkney
| Grade |
Strenuous with steep ascent and descent |
| Leaders |
Barry Jones |
| Meeting point |
Dwarfie Stane Car Park |
| Time |
11:00 |
| Note |
Remember to bring plenty of water and sun cream! |
Sunday 7 June
Knap of Trowie Glen. Great views into the corries on Ward Hill and across Mainland.
| Grade |
Moderate |
| Leaders |
Max & Jill Collop ~ 791396 |
| Meeting point |
Betty Corrigall’s Grave |
| Time |
10:30 am |
Sunday 3 May
For the first session there will be 2 walks, converging at Hawick beach for a bonfire. Bring your own barbecue food if you want a hot snack!
Route 1 - Hawick, via Cairn Hill, Skird Hill and The Berry. See Hoglinns Water and get wonderful views of the west coast of Hoy.
| Grade |
Moderate, but includes a steep descent from The Berry to the shore |
| Leaders |
Jude Callister & Jan Witkamp ~ 701300 |
| Meeting point |
The hill track next to Foreman’s Cottage |
| Time |
11 am ETA Hawick 2.30 pm |
Route 2 - Hawick beach and back along the shore. The wild flowers should be beautiful at this time of year.
| Grade |
Easy, mostly flat |
| Leaders |
Liz and Tony Trickett ~ 701460 |
| Meeting point |
Entrance to Witter Quarry - almost opposite Smiddy Cottage, Hurliness |
| Time |
1 pm ETA Hawick 2.30 pm |
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