Cancelled walk for Saturday 31st October 2020
Heavy rain is forecast for Saturday, so the walk has been cancelled
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Amended Walk for Saturday 24 October 2020
Meet at 9.45am at the bus stop, and decide what to do depending on the weather etc.
Saturday's walk is led by Wendy, getting the 09.46am bus south from Guildford Square, alight at Kingarth Hotel. Road walk to the startof the West Island Way middle section that leads over the moor to Rothesay. 8 miles easy with possibly mud underfoot. You will need a mask for the bus, and bring refreshments for the walk.
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 Ramblers & NHS info at this point. Full details of Ramblers Scotland Covid-19 rules can be found here https://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/coronavirus.aspx
Update on travel restrictions - Ramblers groups across Scotland can continue to run walks of up to 30 people following the Ramblers' restart procedures and government regulations, although many walk leaders are setting lower limits. You should not travel in or out of the affected health board areas in Scotland, or very high alert areas in England.
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Saturday walk for 17th October 2020
10.00am start from Discovery Centre. Going out along Shore Road to Port Bannatyne, down Tramway, cutting up to Achavoulaig Farm and over Hill to Scarrel, then back along road to Ettrick. About 8 miles/3 hours walk. Likely to be muddy coming down off hill towards Scarrel, otherwise easy/moderate walking.
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 Ramblers & NHS info at this point. 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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Walk Saturday 10th October 2020
Gordon Reid is leading a walk from Rhubodach to Ettrick Bay on Saturday. 10.15am bus north from Guildford Square, Rothesay. Approx 3 hours.
Walking poles and gaiters are advised. Bring a personal first-aid kit.
Anyone wishing to be part of the walk should texttheir name, telephone number and membership number (if they have one) to Bute Ramblers to register on the walk before the staart time - required Ramblers & NHS info at this point. Full details of Ramblers Scotland Covid-19 rules can be found here
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Walk Saturday 26 September 2020 - Barone Hill and Loch Fad
Saturday was a remarkable day, with beautiful clear skies and amazing views from the top of Barone Hill, and a chance to relax at Loch Fad
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