Isle of Bute Ramblers

Barbara will lead a short easy walk this Saturday. 10am from the Discovery Centre, through Bogany Woods, up Eastlands Road, through the riding stables,over the golf course and back into Rothesay. Approx 3 miles with a short fairly steep climb. We may be able to survey some of the paths for the Rambler's Mapping Scotland project.

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Paper copies can be obtained from Wendy, and the completed form returned to her. We are required by the Ramblers to keep risk assessments on file for a year.

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Published: 23 September 2021

As it's getting near the end of the season when the busses run to Ettrick Bay, this week's walk will be the Ettrick Bay to St. Ninian's Bay circuar, led by JimC (mob 07502475922) It's a  7-8 mi moderate walk taking 4-5 hr over rough coastal and hill paths, starting and finishing at Ettrick Bay cafe. You will need walking boots, gaiters and walking poles, a shower jacket, plus a packed lunch and something to drink. The bus out is the 490 north from Guilford Square at 0945. There are regular busses back each hour.

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Paper copies can be obtained from Wendy, and the completed form returned to her. We are required by the Ramblers to keep risk assessments on file for a year.

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Published: 15 September 2021

The Saturday walk will be led by JimA, a circular walk from Kilchatten Bay following the WIW south from the Bus terminus (9.45 bus south from Guildford Square) walking to Glencallum Bay and then up to Tor Mor.  Then down the ridge to St Blanes and from there back to Kilchatten Bay.  It is moderate.

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Paper copies can be obtained from Wendy, and the completed form returned to her. We are required by the Ramblers to keep risk assessments on file for a year.

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Published: 09 September 2021

Peter is leading the walk for Saturday 4 September to Ettrick Bay starting from Discovery Centre at 10am. Will take a walk through Skeoch Wood then along Ardbeg Road and Shore Road to Port Bannatyne and down tramway to Ettrick. Easy walking all the way, just over 2 hours walking.    Packed lunch or refreshments available at cafe. Buses back to town shortly after the  hour.

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Paper copies can be obtained from Wendy, and the completed form returned to her. We are required by the Ramblers to keep risk assessments on file for a year.

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Published: 01 September 2021