Cairngorms

Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking Festival 2008

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Saturday 17th May

Code
Leader		 Walk Start Finish Distance Grade Notes
S3/1

Military Leader Steve Salem		 Cairn Gorm and Ben Macdui – this is the big one – the highest point of the Cairngorm Plateau and second highest peak in the UK.  Cairngorm Car Park OS Grid Ref NH 990 060 at 8.30am Meet at Cairngorm Hotel at 8.15am.  As start 15km/9m  900m of ascent. 7/8 hours
 Strenuous Full mountain walking gear, packed lunch. Max 8  Cost £15
S3/2

Explore Abernethy Ranger		 The Bacharn Trail. In the historic parish of Abernethy, we’ll wander from Revack Gardens tearoom to Nethy Bridge village, along hilly paths and tracks through pine and birch forest and across open moorland, finishing at Explore Abernethy visitor centre. Good opportunities to see Pine forest wildlife and excellent views. Visit to free Explore Abernethy visitor centre included Meeting at Revack Gardens tearoom at 10am. Transport from Cairngorm Hotel at 9.30am.  Nethybridge  14km/9m     4-5 hours Moderate Stout footwear, suitable outdoor clothing, packed lunch required.  Some moderate gradients. A linear walk. Cost £10
S3/3

G2 Leader		 Meall a' Buachaille to Craigowrie ridge walk  Great views of the valleys and mountains. Glenmore Lodge OS Grid Ref NH 979 097 at 10.30am. Transport available from Cairngorm Hotel at 10.15am  Badaguish road end OS Grid Ref NH 051 104 14km/9m   5hours 738 metres of ascent Strenuous  Boots, Mountain walking gear, packed lunch required. Cost £15 per head. A linear walk.
S3/4

Cairngorm Ranger Service		 Coire an Sneachda A circular walk into the "Coire of the Snows" (much beloved by winter climbers) returning over the ridge and down into the ski area. See the remote side of the Cairngorms. Cairngorm Ranger Base, car park at the top of ski road at 1pm. OS Grid NH990 060. Car share or Service Bus. Check in to Cairngorm Hotel on your way. Cairngorm Ranger Base 7km/4½m Ascent 350m 3 Hours Moderate Mountain walking kit, including boots   Max: 10 Min 4  Adult £12 Child £6
S3/5

AWF Leader		 Steam and Stroll - Boat of Garten to Aviemore.  Board the magnificent steam train from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and stroll back along the scenic Speyside Way across heather moor and through beautiful birch woodland, observing the spring flora and fauna along the way. Meet at Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore at 10am  Aviemore 5 Miles    2/3 hours Easy Bring refreshments (optional) and suitable outdoor clothing. Cost £10