BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cults Hillwalking Club - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cults Hillwalking Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170917T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20171009T093851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T094626Z UID:727-1505635200-1505678400@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Beinn Bhreac Blog DESCRIPTION:The club walk in September to Beinn Breac was a great success with good weather after a very wet and windy couple of days beforehand\,  with 33 members out in total\,  18 people climbed Beinn Breac.  Eight 8 members did the slightly shorter walk up to the corbet Cairn na Drochaide\, and 7 members completed another shorter walk of the Fairy Glen. Great views were seen off Beinn Breac of both Glen Lui where we walked in and Glen Quoich where we walked out to finish. \nViews off the top of Cairn na Drochaide also good however cloud present. \nBoth the two main walks were well over 6 hours\, and confirmation of a great day out was had with a few drinks after in the Invercauld. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n [Show thumbnails] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/beinn-bhreac-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170626T232633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T125603Z UID:640-1497078000-1497117600@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Meall a’ Bhuachaille & Ryvoan Pass Blog DESCRIPTION:The route for the June walk was changed when the Friday forecast showed very high winds on the Cairngorm Plateau. So rather than Bynack More and Cairn Gorm the group of 24 walkers set off from Glenmore to Nethy Bridge via the Ryvoan Pass. One group included the Corbett Meall a’ Bhuachaille in their route to test the wind speed and found the forecast to be fairly accurate. Fortunately the heavy rain and low cloud which greeted us on arrival in Glenmore had passed before the top was reached and there were fine views from the summit cairn. Both routes joined at the Ryvoan Bothy and continued on very pleasant tracks through the Abernethy Forest. At this lower level there was little wind and by lunch time is was warm and sunny. A relaxing refreshment break in the sun outside the Nethybridge Hotel completed a very acceptable alternative walk. (Later news reports confirmed that conditions on the high tops had been poor with two rescues on the hills we had been scheduled to walk on the day). \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n [Show thumbnails]\n \n\n\n  \nMore pictures can also be seen on the club’s photo sharing site. URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/meall-a-bhuachaille-ryvoan-pass-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170514T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170520T155620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T155620Z UID:571-1494748800-1494781200@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Glas Tulaichean Blog DESCRIPTION:[Show thumbnails] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/glas-tulaichean-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170409T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170412T110413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T133453Z UID:538-1491724800-1491757200@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Bennachie Blog DESCRIPTION:Clck here for Bennachie route.\n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/bennachie-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170312T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170329T100359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T011155Z UID:504-1489305600-1489338000@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Glen Ogil Blog DESCRIPTION:[Show slideshow] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/glen-ogil-2 CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170212T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170227T095432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T095432Z UID:480-1486886400-1486922400@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Coastal Walk: Gardenstown to Troup Head Blog DESCRIPTION:The coastal walk was much in demand and a larger coach was arranged for the day. An issue with the coach in Banff almost scuppered the planned outing. Fortunately the driver was able to quickly restore the vehicle to operation (with the assistance of the engineers in the club) and we were back on schedule. \nThree walking groups set off from Cottage Farm and after a short visit to the ruins of St John’s Church descended to the beach by a muddy and very slippery path (fortunately no injuries). Then it was a brisk walk across the sandy beach to Gardenstown harbour and onwards by the path below the cliffs to Crovie. The benches by Crovie jetty provided a comfortable snack stop before the “big climb” of the day to Crovie Head. \nThe walkers on the shorter route continued on farm roads to Northfield while the majority continued eastwards along the cliff top. Vertigo and gorse persuaded both groups to cross to the inside of the fence. The walk leaders were well prepared and pipe insulation magically appeared from rucksacks to simplify the crossing of the barbed wire. \nTroup Head was quickly reached where the winter sun highlighted the gannets and fulmars gliding below. Once everyone was back on the coach at Northfield it was off to the Fife Arms in Turriff for an enjoyable meal and some welcome refreshment! \n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/gardenstown-to-troup-head CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170115T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170122T093751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170122T094208Z UID:420-1484467200-1484496000@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Kerloch Blog DESCRIPTION:The first walk of 2017 in January saw a full bus\,  including a few new members\, set off in icy conditions on a dull\,  but milder day\,  compared to the previous sunny but cold windy day.   The forest track was not so slippery and was a pleasant introduction to the new year’s walks.   Progressing to the top of Kerloch we encountered more snowy but manageable tracks.   A very chilly wind at the top meant a quick descent into more sheltered terrain and a lunch stop.   The proximity of Kerloch to Banchory and the shortish route of 8 miles meant we were all back at the bus by about 2.30pm.   After a stop for “rehydration” at the Feughside Inn we were all back to Cults by 4.00pm. \n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/kerloch-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161211T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20170122T094557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170122T095030Z UID:438-1481443200-1481475600@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Speyside Blog DESCRIPTION:This clockwise circular walk began and ended at the Craigellachie hotel for the long walkers but the short walk began further round at the car park near the Balvenie distillery warehouses \, the end of the Glen Fiddich section\, close to Dufftown railway station. \nThe day was fair and mild with only a small shower at the end of the day. The path was good all the way with perhaps 200m elevation\, allowing the fast long walkers to be barely 10 minutes behind the short walkers at the end. The first section of the walk enters Glen Fiddich\, along a spur of the Speyside way. The Fiddich is always close by and the path soon becomes the old railway track to Dufftown\, a line which had served the distilleries in the area from 1862 until 1971. The path continues through a twisting tree filled gorge with steep sides\, subject to occasional landslides (which closed it in 2004 and subsequently reduced (official) access to walkers only). It crosses the river via a narrow bridge which affords some respite along the tunnel like path (which some members enjoyed with the bare trees now allowing less restricted views than the reconnoitre in July!). This section finishes at the entrance of the Balvenie warehouses\, where the A941 is negotiated for a few hundred yards before the way turns up a marked pathway by farm buildings\, off the road. The walk turns into a pleasant uphill stroll past a small waterworks and alongside deciduous woods. A bench here afforded the short walkers with a good photo opportunity\, and a nearby plastic construction was examined in detail\, with no conclusions as to its purpose. Before the watershed at Hill of Gownie the wood becomes coniferous\, and the short walkers took their coffee break in the shelter of the trees. Not long after the descent begins the path becomes a tarred road and it is plain sailing into Aberlour.  Here the short walkers enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the banks of the Spey watching the busy river with herons checking their favourite spots on the other side\, with dogs and folk of all sizes and shapes taking in the mild Sunday weather. Realising the long fast walkers may soon be baying at their heels the walkers headed off to the Craigellachie Hotel along the track of the old railway line to Elgin\, alongside the Spey\, eventually reaching the end of the walk in plenty of time for a relaxing libation. It should be mentioned that the Craigellachie Hotel staff were excellent\, reserving a section of the bar for our exclusive use\, and providing free tea coffee and biscuits. \n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/speyside-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161113T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20161114T121300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161115T164244Z UID:331-1479024000-1479056400@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Glen Feardar Blog DESCRIPTION:The walk for November had three planned walk options; two longer walks\,  one taking in a couple of higher hill tops while the second one headed round the base of the tops\, and a shorter low level walk heading to Auchtavan. \nAll three walks started at Keiloch with cloudy weather but still reasonably dry. The two longer walk groups started off first\, heading up or round Meall Gorm and then north round past Glen Fearder. The higher group headed up into the snow to Bhonic while the lower group headed to and stopped off for lunch at Auchtavan. All three groups proceeded down through Creag Bheag and the silver birch wood to Inver just before or as the weather started to close in. \nBut during the walk\, even with the cloudy weather\, the autumn colours were exceptional. \nRoutes \nLonger Lower Route \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n [Show thumbnails]\n \n\n \n  \nHigher Route \n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/glen-feardar-blog CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161016T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T084753 CREATED:20161018T162704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T214222Z UID:297-1476604800-1476637200@cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk SUMMARY:Conacraig Blog DESCRIPTION:We made a last minute decision to reverse the route as high winds were forecast later in the day. So this would enable the longer walkers to get to the top of Conachraig before the winds.  This proved to be a good decision but unfortunately there were no views from the top and Lochnagar remained in cloud. There was a good path up and short heather on the way down. Views were much better on the way down and the first group of longer walkers just about missed the rain. The short walkers were a large group of 28 and walked at a good pace on the track all the way to Crathie. They arrived well  in front of the rain and some members of the group even managed a visit to Crathie Kirk where they were given a guided tour. \nRoutes \n\n\n\n \n [Show slideshow] URL:https://cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/event/conacraig CATEGORIES:Blog END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR