The St Mark's Rambling and Walking group
From the Summer 2010 "Messenger"
Clachnaben was the destination for two brave walkers on 17th March. It was a good walk and stayed dry but was a little cold on top with a bit of snow underfoot.
14th April saw the same two walkers tackle a circular walk of Loch Muick with even time for a paddle, although the water was a little chilly.
Four walkers took the bus to Drumoak on 22nd April and then walked to Crathes, it was a nice day but a little cold at times. The sun came out for a short spell while we had our sandwich lunch, but later as we walked towards Banchory the rain came on and saw us getting an earlier bus home.
The following are the dates for some walks later in the year. Some of the destinations for the later walks have not been finalised.
| Monday | 28th | June | Balmoral Royal Cairns |
| Tuesday | 6th | July | Bennachie |
| Thursday | 15th | July | Inverbervie to Gourdon |
| Tuesday | 3rd | August | To be arranged |
| Thursday | 12th | August |
To be arranged |
| Wednesday | 1st | September | To be arranged |
| For information on the later walks please contact: | Ian Lord on 321882 | ||
From the Spring 2010 "Messenger"
Tuesday 19th January dawned bright and cold and three walkers took on a short walk around the tracks and paths at Kirkhill forest, taking in a short trip to the Tampie monument. Conditions were a little snowy and icy underfoot but it was still nice to get out.
As I write this, Monday 8th February was the only other walk this year which took us from Seaton park to Persley up the side of the river Don and back on the other side. A good day but a little cold with a short shower on the return.
The following are walks that are planned for the next couple of months-
Wednesday 14th April Circular Walk of Loch Muick - Transport can be arrnged
Thursday 22nd April Walk round the grounds of Crathes Castle
Wed 9th June A coastal walk from Portsoy to Cullen - Transport can be arranged
For more information on these or any walks contact:
Ian Lord on 321882
From the Winter 2009 Messenger
A change to the booked walk on Thursday 8th October saw four of us take the bus to Bieldside and return to Aberdeen along the old Deeside railway line. This was a lovely walk with the colours of Autumn all around and apart from a short rain shower whilst we were in the Duthie Park, it was a nice day.
Other walks are planned; if you would like to join us or would like information on the planned walks, contact:
Ian Lord 01224 321882 or 07929 720 846
From the Autumn 2009 "Messenger"
In August two walkers had a lovely walk in the grounds of Glen Tanar estate, it was a lovely ramble with stunning views and plenty to see.
A recent walk from Newburgh to Collieston in good weather was enjoyed by four walkers and we even had time for a paddle before the sandwich lunch, a great day out. Lovely views over the dunes and beaches.
The following are some planned walks for the winter months.
October 8th A return walk from town to Torry, Nigg Bay
October 28th Walk around Kirkhill Forest
November 25th A walk from Bridge Street to Fittie, a circular walk around town
December 14th A dander along the Don, Seaton Park to Persley - circular.
If you would like to join us or would like more information on any of these walks, contact:
Ian Lord 01224 321882 or 07929 720 846
From the Summer 2009 "Messenger"
Recent walks undertaken have been:
A windy walk up Brimmond and Elrick hills on 9th March.
A walk up Morrone at Braemar on 18th March saw a total change in the weather, it was lovely and warm with blue skies and we even had to put on some sun cream.
Banchory and Scolty were the destinations for the walkers on 20th March after a run by bus to Banchory from Aberdeen. The weather managed to stay dry for this lovely walk.
23rd April saw four walkers tackle a lovely track up Bennachie following the Gordon way and then returning along the summits and back to the car.
Future walks planned for the summer are as follows:
| Thursday 18th June | Glen Tanar Ramble |
| Monday 27th July | Hill of Fare walk |
| Wednesday 5th August | Portsoy to Cullen (ramble) Re-arranged from earlier in year |
| Wednesday 13th August | Cairn an Tuirc and Cairn a Claise 2 hill walks |
| Monday 24th August | Dufftown - Aberlour - Criagellachie - circular ramble |
| Wednesday 2nd September | Glas Maol and Creag Leacach |
For any information on these or any other walks contact:
Ian Lord 01224 321882
Come and join us and help walk yourself fit!
From the Easter 2009 Messenger.
A couple of nice walks have already taken place this year but sadly a poor response from other walkers meant that only two of us have taken the opportunity two get some exercise and fresh air.
Future walks are as follows.
| Wednesday 15th April | Walk along coast , Portsoy to Cullen - Transport can be arranged |
| Thursday 23rd April | Bennachie hill walk - Re-arranged from a previous date |
| Tuesday 12th May | A circular walk round Loch Muick |
| Thursday 21st May | Clachnaben hill walk |
| Tuesday 9th June | Walk from Newburgh to Collieston |
| Thursday 18th June | A gentle walk round Glen Tanar Estate |
Transport can usually be arranged.
For walking information contact :
Ian Lord 01224 231882