Category: Walking Group

Start point: Travel on A98 from Fochabers, turn left under and through viaduct shortly after Cullen Bay Hotel. Park at the Golf Club Car Park.

Route: The route follows good quality tracks and the beach. We will have lunch at picnic tables at Findochty. The only steep section is at the start, when we walk up the viaduct. Please let me know if you would find this difficult, and I will drive you round to a gentler start.

Distance: ~10km (6m), total ascent 180m.

Walk leader: Donald Grassie.

1. Please register for the walk by Thursday 11th August with (mobile number & email address), to Donald Grassie, the Walking Group Convenor. Email details to aberlourwalking@gmail.com.
2. Please observe normal Covid protocols. Do not come if you are isolating or are suffering from Covid symptoms.
3. Please bring a picnic lunch which we can enjoy in each other’s company.
4. When you register, please let Donald know if you need a lift, or can offer a lift, and if you need a gentler start.
5. The walk on 10th September will be a circular walk at Darnaway. Details to follow.

Starting point: Park at the Spey Bay Visitor Centre, north of Fochabers.

Route: The walk follows the Speyside Way south, crossing the Spey Viaduct to Garmouth. We will walk by the coast to Kingston, and then back to Garmouth via the Water Tower, and return over the viaduct to Spey Bay.

Distance: 10km / 6mi.

Starting point: Park in the “Woodland Park” (Leggat Car Park) just off the A96 (3km / 2m) west of Elgin.

Route: This is a circular woodland walk, which will take you through forest and
sandstone quarries, giving great views to the north to the area occupied by the medieval Spynie Loch. The path has some rough sections in places. There are opportunities to provide Shorter Walks.

Distance: 8.5km / 5.0mi.

The Walking Group is back up and going – details below. It’ll be great to see you come and join us for any of the walks!

Please note: There will be no meetings of the Church Walking Group until further notice.