Category: Walking Group

Start point: We will meet in The Square, Archiestown (N side of B9102 High Street).

Route: The walk is on good quality wide forest tracks, except for the last path section at the top of the hill which is very walkable. We will walk due north from parking, turning right after about 1km. We follow the track to the top of the hill, turning left to take us to Cairn Cattoch. It’s a steady rise all the way, and a gentler walk down. Excellent views at the top (to the Bin of Lossie), and to Ben Rinnes and Cragganmore on the way up and down.

Distance: 8.62km (162m ascent).

Start point: Travelling from Dufftown to Huntly on A920, take the A941 (Cabrach Road) south for 4km (3m). Park at the Bridgehaugh car park.

Route: The route follows good Forestry tracks all the way. We will stop for refreshments at Glenfiddich Lodge.

Distance: 9.2km (180m ascent).

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).