Cults Hillwalking Club

GLEN BUCHAT
2024-03-10 07:45 - 18:00 UTC
GLEN BUCHATPick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

10 March 2024
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OS 37

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NJ 353180
Dulax
Dulax
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NJ 353180

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Crespet hill

Allt Sowan

Creag an Sgor
Creag an Sgor

Meikle Firbriggs hill
Meikle Firbriggs hill

Easterbuchat
Easterbuchat

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NJ 400148
Glenbuchat castle
Glenbuchat castle
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NJ 400148

Distance
11 mls
17.8 km
8 mls
13.0 km

Height
1,800 ft
550 m
1,200 ft
365 m

Leadership in Challenging Times - Antarctica as a Lens to Change
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
The talk on Leadership in Challenging Times – Antarctica as a Lens to Change, will be given by Clare Bond.
Professor Clare Bond, is an Earth Scientist at the University of Aberdeen. In November 2023 she joined 100 women and non-binary participants on an expedition to Antarctica that combined the culmination of a year long leadership program for women and non-binary in STEMM (Science Technology Engineering Maths and Medicine) with the opportunity to witness first hand the effects of climate change – in what is perhaps the last great wilderness, Antarctica.
Visitors are welcome to attend. Please remember to bring £3 to cover costs for the evening.

Moray Coastal Path: Burghead to Lossiemouth
2024-02-11 07:45 - 18:00
Moray Coastal Path:

Burghead to Lossiemouth

Pick up on A93 at Bieldside and Milltimber but not Culter

11 February 2024
Map
OS 28

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NJ 111688
Burghead
Hopeman
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NJ 145698

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Hopeman

Covesea
Covesea

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NJ 228709
Lossiemouth
Lossiemouth
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NJ 228709

Distance
10.7 mls
17.2 km
6.5 mls
10.5 km

Height
700 ft
210 m
500 ft
155 m

The Cullen Bay Hotel is opening specifically to provide us with soup and the opportunity to buy bottled beer or tea/coffee, all of which should be paid for on the day. Please pre-book soup at £8 for cullen skink or £6 for vegetarian leek and potato. When booking for the walk please indicate which soup you would like and transfer funds to the club account accordingly.

Blue Green Algae
2024-02-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
The talk on Blue Green Algae, will be given by Professor Linda Lawton from Robert Gordon University who is an expert on blue green algae will give a talk about her research in Scotland and beyond..

Visitors are welcome to attend. Please remember to bring £3 to cover costs for the evening.

Coyles of Muick
2024-01-14 07:45 - 18:00
Coyles of Muick
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

14 January 2024
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OS 37

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NO 340951
B976 at Loch Ullachie
B976 at Loch Ullachie
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NO 340951

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Carn a’ Bhealaidh
Carn a’ Bhealaidh

Coyles of Muick
Coyles of Muick

Linn of Muick
(Salmon ladder)

Alltcailleach
Alltcailleach

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NO 343949
Birkhall – B976
Birkhall – B976
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NO 340951

Distance
10 mls
16.2 km
7 mls
11.2 km

Height
1,540 ft
470 m
1,540 ft
470 m

Glen Tanar Ranger Service
2024-01-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
The talk on Glen Tanar Ranger Service, will be given by Eric Blair.
Many of us enjoy walking in the Glen and this will be a good opportunity to find out what is involved in its upkeep.

Please remember £3 entrance money.

Pressendye
2023-12-10 07:45 - 18:00
Pressendye
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

10 December 2023
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OS 37

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NJ 520114
Milton of Cushnie
Milton of Cushnie
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NJ 520114

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The Socach
Glen of Cushnie

Pressendye
Pressendye

Lazy Well
East Town

East Davoc

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NJ 482044
Tarland
Tarland
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NJ 482044

Distance
10 mls
16 km
7 mls
11 km

Height
1,400 ft
425 m
1,200 ft
370 m

Scottish Wildcats
2023-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
The talk on Scottish Wildcats, will be given by Andy Hayes.

Please remember £3 entrance money.

Quiz Night 2023
2023-11-18 19:00 - 22:30
18 November 2023 @ 7:00 pm – for 7.30 pm start

On Saturday 18 November 2023 at Deeside Golf Club, Golf Rd, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9DL
The evening begins at 7.00 pm.

Supper is TBA.

A great evening of fun, food and conviviality. Non Members welcome. It is a great opportunity to introduce your friends to our community and to hillwalking – bring them along! There will be a raffle in aid of the Mountain Rescue. Please bring donations on the night.

Make up your teams with friends, family and other guests.
Tickets cost £15 and places can be booked at the evening meetings or on the coach for the walks. Tickets are also available from Committee Members.
Prizes for the winning team.
NB. No phoning friends please!

Brown Cow Hill
2023-11-12 07:45 - 18:00
Brown Cow Hill
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

12 November 2023
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OS 43 & 44

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NO 260982
Old Military Road
Old Military Road
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NO 307851

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Daldownie
Daldownie

Corndavon Lodge
Corndavon Lodge

Brown Cow Hill
Brown Cow Hill

Clach Choitsaich

Dalnadamph

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NO 188912
Cock Bridge
Cock Bridge
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NO 188912

Distance
12 mls
18 km
10 mls
16 km

Height
1,500 ft
458 m
1,400 ft
427 m

Mesolithic Deeside
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
The talk on Mesolithic Deeside, will be given by Ali Cameron, an archaeologist who specialises in work with human bones.
What’s beneath our feet? As hill walkers we follow in the footsteps of others in Deeside whether they be drovers, hunter gatherers or Roman legionaries feeling homesick as they guard their colleagues. This month’s evening talk addresses the extensive work that is being carried out to identify and understand the many civilisations of the Northeast, so don’t miss what should prove to be a very interesting talk this Thursday which will be given by our local archaeology expert, Ali Cameron.

Please remember £3 entrance money.

Lochnagar
2023-09-17 07:45 - 18:00
Lochnagar
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

17 September 2023
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OS 43 & 44

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NO 307851
Spittal of Glen Muick

Spittal of Glen Muick
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NO 307851

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Clas Rathadan
Clas Rathadan

Lochnagar
Little Conarchcraig

Carn an Saigairt Beag
Feith an Laoigh

Feindallacher Burn

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NO 188912
Invercauld Bridge
Keiloch
Invercauld Bridge
Keiloch
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NO 188912

Distance
13 mls
21 km
12 mls
18 km

Height
3,000 ft
916 m
1,800 ft
550 m

Safety on the Hills
2023-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
Safety in the Hills a talk by Mario di Maio.
Mario is a former Team Leader with Aberdeen Moutain Rescue.
Please remember £3 entrance money.

Glentanar Circular Route
2023-03-12 07:45 - 18:00
Mar back up Glen Tanar(2)
NB ROUTE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

12 March 2023
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OS 37

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NO 460987
Dinnet

Dinnet
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NO 460987

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Glentanar Estate
Glentanar Estate

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NO 460987
Dinnet
Dinnet
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NO 460987

Distance
15 km
14 km

Height
495 m
470 m

Balmoral Estate
2022-12-11 07:45 - 18:00
Balmoral Estate

11 December 2022
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OS 43 &44

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NO 265943
Easter Balmoral
Easter Balmoral
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NO 265943

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Alberts Cairn
Alberts Cairn

Gelder Burn
Woods of Garmaddie

Feith an Lauigh
Garbh allt Shiel

Invercauld Bridge
Invercauld Bridge

Thistledae
Thistledae

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NO 938234
Inver
Inver
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NO 938234

Distance
12 mls
19 km
10 mls
16 km

Height
1,400 ft
425 m
1,300 ft
395 m

How Microbes Made Mountains
2022-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
How Microbes Made Mountains a talk by John Parnell.

Please remember £3 entrance money.

Cairn O'Mount
2022-11-13 07:45 - 18:00
Cairn O’Mount
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

13 November 2022
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OS 44 &45

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NO 653805
Cairn O’Mount
Cairn O’Mount
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NO 653805

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Whitelaws
Whitelaws

Hound Hillock
Hound Hillock

Slack Pool
Slack Pool

Sturdy Hill

Saddle Hill
Upper Thainstone

Cauldcotts Farm

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NO 650735
Fettercairn

Fettercairn
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NO 650735

Distance
11 mls
18 km
8 mls
13 km

Height
1,000 ft
330 m
700 ft
225 m

Glen Dye to Glen Esk
2022-10-16 07:45 - 18:00
Glen Dye to Glen Esk
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

16 October 2022
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OS 44 &45

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NO 649867
Clachnaben Car Park

Clatterin’ Bridge

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NO 649867

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Charr
Charr

Burn of Badymicks

Mount Battock
Water of Dye

Hill of Turret
Hill of Turret

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NO 542789
Milden Lodge

Milden Lodge
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NO 542789

Distance
11 mls
18 km
10 mls
16 km

Height
2,400 ft
730 m
1,500 ft
450 m

The History of Burnbank Village
2022-10-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
Joe McLeod will talk about The History of Burnbank Village. Joe will bring some copies of his book on this subject (special reduced price of £15) and can take cash, cheque or credit card.

Please remember £3 entrance money.

Ballater and Morven Lodge
2022-09-11 07:45 - 18:00
Ballater and Morven Lodge
Pick up on A93 at Bieldside, Milltimber and Culter

First bus will not have a bus or driver for us this Sunday.
They are heavily involved in The Queen’s funeral logistics.
We have to cancel the walk.
Apologies

11 September 2022
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OS 37

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NJ 316029
Glenfenzie

Glenfenzie
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NJ 316029

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Mona Gowan

Morven Lodge
Morven Lodge

Peter’s Hill
Peter’s Hill

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NO 369957
Ballater
Ballater
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NO 369957

Distance
12 mls
20 km
9 mls
15 km

Height
2,300 ft
700 m
1,300 ft
400 m

Evening Meeting 1st September 2022
2022-09-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
Our programme of talks which take place from 7.30 – 9.30 in the Hub, Cults, begins with a presentation by Chris Fenn entitled “Eating for Energy”.
Please bring £3 entrance fee, a pen to complete the quiz (part of the presentation) and £5 cash should you wish to buy Chris’ book.
For more information about Chris, visit her website.

Glen Esk
2021-11-14 08:00 - 18:00
Glen Esk

Self drive

14 November 2021
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OS 44

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NO 492797
Tarfside

Tarfside
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NO 492797

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Buskhead
Buskhead

Garlet
Garlet

West Knock
West Knock

Blackhill
East Knock

Gleneffock

Hill of Rowan
Buskhead

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NO 492797
Tarfside
Tarfside
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NO 492797

Distance
11 mls
17 km
9 mls
15 km

Height
2,624 ft
800 m
2,132 ft
650 m

Dee Catchment
2021-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
Talk by Susan Cooksley.
NB Seats are limited to 40.
To book seat contact Judith Metcalf at cultshillwalking@outlook.com.

Bennachie
2019-11-17 08:00 - 18:00
Bennachie

17 November 2019
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OS 37, 38

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NJ 614190
Greens of Afforsk

Bennachie Centre

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NJ 699217

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Millstone Hill
Gordon Way

Watch Craig
Watch Craig

Oxen Craig
Oxen Craig

Mither Tap
Mither Tap

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NJ697240
Pittodrie House

Pittodrie House
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NJ697240

Distance
10 mls
16 km
9 mls
14 km

Height
2,380 ft
730 m
1,880 ft
570 m

Soils of Mars
2019-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, AB15 9TD
Ben Butler will talk about the results of tests carried out by the NASA robot on Mars.

Hill of Wirren
2019-10-13 08:00 - 18:00
Hill of Wirren
No pick up on A93 after Milltimber

13 October 2019
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OS 44

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NO 473783
Dalbrack

Dalhastnie
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NO 540786

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Cowie Hill
Burn of Beag

Clash of Wirren

West Wirren
Hill of Wirren

East Wirren
East Wirren

Hill of Corathro
Hill of Corathro

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NO 585719
Dalbog
Dalbog
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NO 585719

Distance
11 mls
17 km
9 mls
15 km

Height
2,380 ft
730 m
1,880 ft
570 m

Mount Keen
2019-09-12 08:00 - 18:00
Mount Keen
No pick up on A93 after Milltimber

15 September 2019
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OS 44

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NO 447805
Auchronie

Water of Tarfside
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NO 492798

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Glen Mark
Water of Tarf

Mount Keen
Tampie

Braid Cairn
Craigmahandle

Water of Gairney
Burn of Skinna

Glen Tanar

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NO 480966
Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre
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NO 480966

Distance
14 mls
23 km
11 mls
18 km

Height
3,214 ft
980 m
2,132 ft
650 m

Start of New Season
2019-09-05 19:30 - 21:00
Our programme for 2019 – 2020 will be available.

Informal Meeting
2019-08-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Cults Hotel
We meet to maintain contact over the summer months.
