Midweek walk for Thursday 28th April 2022
Following our intended walks aim of restarting the midweek rambles, Jim hopes, weather permitting, to lead a 7.5 mi (on the ground) moderate walk from Portavadie to Millhouse via Ascog Bay. This is a variegated walk, first on tracks over ancient uplands containing an ancient neolithic observatory site, then on an undulating path thru deciduous woods fringing a secluded west coast double-bay and finally across extensive Kilbride Bay to the Millhouse Road and the newly opened cafe at the Barn. Of special interest is the Polphail Stone, believed to be an ancient astronomical pole-star marker, the central feature of area where neolithic British astronomy, dating from the time of building of the Pyramid of Giza, is an essential aspect of the landscape. We catch the 7:15 ambus N out of Guilford Square to catch the 8:10 ferry from Rhubodach - sorry it's an early start. The bus back from Portavadie is at 2:55 pm to catch the 5:05 pmbus at Rhubodach. (No doubt the total journey time could be shortened by an hour if the leg from Rothesay to Rhubodach was accomplished by car.) You'll need a packed lunch and a drink, and, though not essential, a walking pole might prove useful. Hoping to see some of you on the walk.
Happy trails,
Jim
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Walk for Saturday 23rd April 2022
Peter will lead walk Saturday 23rd. 9.45 Bus from Guildford Square to Kilchattan turning circle. Walking out to Lighthouse then cutting up into Glen Callum to Ruined Township and back to Kilchatten via Suidhe Hill. About two hours walking. A couple of short steep bits but otherwise moderate walking. Pack lunch or Kilchatten cafe for refreshments.
Walkers are advised to take walking pole(s) and gaiters, personal First Aid kit, insect repellent, a drink, face covering for cafes and public transport. Please register for the walk before-hand by texting name, phone number and membership number (if a member) to the Bute Ramblers phone (07516373584). See here for further guidance on Scottish Ramblers Covid advice.
Walk leaders, please remember to complete a risk assessment for your walk (available here as a pdf ). If you complete an electronic copy, you can email the the completed form to Bute Ramblers (
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Walk for Saturday 16th April 2022
Barbara will lead the walk, taking the 09.45am bus south from Guildford Square to the Kilchattan Bay terminus and walking the south section of the West Island Way to Hawks Neb, Rubh’an Eun lighthouse, Glencallum Bay, a pause at St Blane’s for a snack before returning to Kilchattan post office for refreshments and the return bus (hourly) to Rothesay. Approx 5 miles, moderate with some slightly more difficult sections along the coast, possibly a bit wet underfoot in places. Lots of spring flowers - primrose, lesser celandine and violets - and lambs.
Walkers are advised to take walking pole(s) and gaiters, personal First Aid kit, insect repellent, a drink, face covering for cafes and public transport. Please note that you need to register for the walk before-hand by texting name, phone number and membership number (if a member) to the Bute Ramblers phone (07516373584) as the Ramblers regulations on covid-avoidance still hold.
Walk leaders, please remember to complete a risk assessment for your walk (available here as a pdf ). If you complete an electronic copy, you can email the the completed form to Bute Ramblers (
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Walk for Saturday 9th April 2022
Margaret will lead the walk on Saturday, starting at Kilchatten Post Office (9.45 bus south from Guildford Square). Walking through Suidhe Plantation then down Plan Road to Dunagoil Fort before heading up to St Blanes and following WIW over hill back to Kilchatten. Around 5-6 miles, should take about 3 hours including stops. Mostly easy walking, short uphill walk onto the fort and likely to be wet underfoot in places.
Walkers are advised to take walking pole(s) and gaiters, personal First Aid kit, insect repellent, a drink, face covering for cafes and public transport. Please note that you need to register for the walk before-hand by texting name, phone number and membership number (if a member) to the Bute Ramblers phone (07516373584) as the Ramblers regulations on covid-avoidance still hold.
Walk leaders, please remember to complete a risk assessment for your walk (available here as a pdf ). If you complete an electronic copy, you can email the the completed form to Bute Ramblers (
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Walk for Saturday 2nd April 2022
Saturday's ramble is a 'walk in the park' followed by a short 3 mi walk south to Kilchattan PO, finishing at the cafe. The walk leader, doing her debut for the Group, will be Shona. The walk starts at the Green outside Mt Stuart House at 9:30 am. A bus leaves Guilford Square at 8:50 am. (If you just want to walk to Kilchattan, be at Mount Stuart house for 10.30am). You will need walking shoes/boots, water, an optional snack, and an individual first-aid kit. We have been requested by Mt Stuart that all walk entrants register with Mount Stuart Parkrun online beforehand. For more details and how to register, see https://www.parkrun.org.uk/mountstuart/
Walkers are advised to take walking pole(s) and gaiters, personal First Aid kit, insect repellent, a drink, face covering for cafes and public transport. Please note that you need to register for the walk before-hand by texting name, phone number and membership number (if a member) to the Bute Ramblers phone (07516373584) as the Ramblers regulations on covid-avoidance still hold.
Walk leaders, please remember to complete a risk assessment for your walk (available here as a pdf ). If you complete an electronic copy, you can email the the completed form to Bute Ramblers (
Hoping to see you all there to enjoy the pre-Easter sunshine.
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