Walk for Saturday 2nd January 2021
From the leader, JimC - Having recced 2 walks I've decided on the least muddy. Starting at 10 am from the Discovery Centre, we head for the Loch Fad road, then up the Quad-bike track, and thence to Barone Hill. We return by Loch Fad, stopping at the Causeway parapet to consume our sandwiches mince pies and to wash them down with a hot beverage from a vacuum flask, as there are no cafes open at the walk end. We then take the track out past the school, and turn right, heading for Windyhill Farm. We follow the farm track towards the Ascog Reservoir road, crossing over on to it via an old style. We finish the walk by heading down the Serpentine. The walk is 5-6 mi on the level and should take c. 3 hr. Wrap up well, poles and gaiters are necessary. See you there.
Happy New Year!
Bring a personal first-aid kit. Anyone wishing to be part of the walk should text their name, telephone number and membership number (if they have one) to the Bute Ramblers mobile phone (07516373584) to register on the walk before the start time – required for Track & Trace. Full details of Ramblers Scotland Covid-19 rules can be found here https://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/coronavirus.aspx
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Christmas Day walk 2020
10am Christmas Day
We’ll meet at the Winter Gardens, walk through Skipper Wood, over the golf course and then south. Taking the track that passes Balmory Hall, we’ll meet the shore and then walk back into town via a stop for socially distanced mulled wine and mince pies.
Easy. 5.5 miles.
Walk leader – Lesley Dove 07717 833912.
Bring a personal first-aid kit. Anyone wishing to be part of the walk should text their name, telephone number and membership number (if they have one) to the Bute Ramblers mobile phone (07516373584) to register on the walk before the start time – required for Track & Trace. Full details of Ramblers Scotland Covid-19 rules can be found here https://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/coronavirus.aspx
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Saturday 19th December 2020
This Saturday is the Bute Ramblers walk-in Christmas lunch at the Ettrick Bay cafe at 12 noon. (£13.50 a head and BYOB if desired). Not too late to book! Still places available if you contact JimC (07732648252) or Wendy by Friday. REINDEER PARKING AVAILABLE.
The walk starts at 10.30am from Lovely Cottage, Gortans Road, and follows the West Island Way and Tramway to arrive at Ettrick Bay in time for lunch at 12 noon.
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Walk for Saturday 12th December 2020
The walk will be an easy four mile (approximately) circular coastal walk on Colintraive. Some of you will have done part of the route if you were on Jim Campbell's walk on Saturday 7 November 2020. It will be a relaxed stroll along the coastal road (B886) taking approximately two hours, finishing at the Colintraive Hotel for refreshments.
The bus on the outward journey to Rhubodach leaves Guildford Square at 10.15 am and on return leaves Rhubodach at 13.40 pm and 16.40 pm.
Please bring a cash card as Calmac Ferries are not accepting cash. Masks are also required.
Walking conditions should be good as we are walking on the coastal road. There may be a few puddles on the way which will only add to the excitement. Good boots recommended.
Please bring a drink and packed lunch.
JimC will be leading the walk tel. 07502 475922
Bring a personal first-aid kit. Anyone wishing to be part of the walk should text their name, telephone number and membership number (if they have one) to the Bute Ramblers mobile phone (07516373584) to register on the walk before the start time – required for Track & Trace. Full details of Ramblers Scotland Covid-19 rules can be found here https://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/coronavirus.aspx
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