Walk for Saturday 7th November 2020
Now for something different. This week's ramble is on the Cowal. The walk is a 3 hrs 5 mi cross-country moderate circular from Colintraive first by the coastal road (B886), then up to Fearnoch Chapel, and by a ridge path to the Meall Garbh and the main road (A886). The return is by path and track via Fearnoch Farm and the B886, finishing in the Colintraive Hotel. The views over the Kyle's of Bute are excellent. Going out we catch the 10:15 bus to Rhubodach from Guildford Square and the bus back from Rhubodach is at 16:10, allowing us c. 2 hrs at Colintraive. You will need good boots and walking pole(s) as the ground conditions are variable and likely to be wet under foot. Gaiters are advised and also a packed lunch, given that the hotel prices seem to be aimed at the yachting and professional outdoors fraternity. (The tea is cheap!) Even though the weather says dry, pack a mac as Scotch mist isn't an illusion.
As Saturday's walk requires crossing by ferry, can people remember they need to bring a cash card and/or ticket with them to comply with the current Calmac regulations, and face covering.
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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Resources for walk leaders (Covid related)
Following on from taking part in one of the walk leader conversations run by Ramblers last week, here are a few resources that might be helpful:
- A Guide on restarting your walks in a Covid secure way
- A Factsheet on a few ways you can take bookings for your walks
- Guidance for people who join your walks on how to stay safe – feel free to share when people book onto your walks
- A lovely blog article from a walk leader in Wigtownshire reflecting on restarting walks
- A letter to hand out to any member of the public who may challenge you walking in a group – not everyone is aware that, as the Ramblers is a Governing Body of Sport with clear safety protocols, you are exempt from the restrictions many others must adhere to. This letter can help to explain the situation and reassure the public. Take a couple of copies on your walks if you feel it would be helpful.
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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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