Category: Walking Group

Start point: From Aberlour, travel along A95 to Grantown, turn right on A938 through Dulnain Bridge to Carrbridge. At Carrbridge, turn left into Carrbridge on B9153, and then turn right immediately after the River Dulnain (& Park Horse bridge), signed to Carrbridge
Station. Follow this road to the end (just over wooden bridge) – parking on left. Total distance – 34 miles from Aberlour Church.

Route: The route follows a rough shooting estate track to the top of Cairn Sleamhuinn (and then back down). It provides excellent views throughout the walk. We will stop for tea/coffee at the top. The route is physical, and not suitable for dogs.

Distance: 11.34km (361m ascent).

The May walk was a circular around Rosehearty.

Start point: Travel on A98 from Fochabers and through Cullen, or on B9018 from Keith. Parking is at Cullen Auld Kirk Car Park (see map below).

Route: This follows wide, mostly gentle, forestry tracks and paths (only about 100m may be moist). The final 1km+ is on a slightly steeper path to the Bin of Cullen Trig pillar. We will probably return on a higher track that runs parallel to the route out.

Distance: 12.7km (325m ascent).

Start point: Travelling West from Aberlour on the A95, turn right after Ballindalloch petrol / shop. Down B9137 to Cragganmore. After 1km park at public car park at old station.

Route: The route follows Speyside Way to Blacksboat, wide forest tracks in forest, and back to Cragganmore along side of road. and paths (some may be moist and soft) past the Trig pillar (view over Moray Firth) and through several old quarries. We will stop for tea / coffee in the forest.

Distance: 11.22km (6.9mi), 198m ascent. Shorter option if you wish to start at Blacksboat (let Donald know).

Hi walkers (and some Glebe Communty gardeners),

The next Aberlour walking Group walk is on 11th May 2024 to Buckie-Portgordon. It is a circular route, starting and finishing in Cluny Square. Travelling from Fochabers, go left at the signpost to Buckie, and follow the road down to the square.

We spotted 2 seals today, but no doubt there will be more wildlife to spot.

For those interested in Community Gardens, we will stop for some refreshement at the Portgordon Community Garden.

As usual, let me know if you are joining us by Thursday 9th May, and if you need help with transport.

Donald
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