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Walks on 8th May 2009

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WalkFest'08 Programme for information only - WalkFest'09 Programme TBC

 Cairnsmore of Dee

 

 Distance: 10km (6 miles)

£6.00

 Ascent: 500m

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Route Summary
The first of our three "Cairnsmores". This is a circular walk starting and finishing at the Forestry Commission Visitor Centre at Clatteringshaws. Going anti-clockwise along the Raider's Road up Cairnsmore of Dee to Benniguinea then return to Clatteringshaws.

Transport
Registration 12-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 13-00
Return to Dashwood Square 17-30

 Loch Trool Circuit
 (Capturing the great outdoors through photography)

 

 Distance: 8km (5 miles)

£10.00

 Ascent: 100m

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Route Summary
Most walkers carry a camera and take pictures on the hills but do the pictures always capture the scene that you saw? If you would like to improve your pictures then this walk is for you. Accompanied by professional photographer Keith Ratcliffe, our chosen route is a moderate walk around Loch Trool which we will undertake over a full day to provide ample opportunities to explore the photographic potential of this picturesque and historic location. Remember to bring your camera!

Transport
Registration 08-30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 08-30
Return to Dashwood Square 17-30
 

Walk Gradings

Very strenuous - A true mountain adventure, often with difficult walking underfoot in Galloway's wildest locations. Distances are usually at least 16km (10 miles) and there is usually up to 1000m of ascent.

 

Strenuous - Open hillside with some steep sections. Distances typically 10km (7 miles) to 15km (9 miles) with between 500 and 700m of ascent. Suitable only for those with a good level of fitness.

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Moderate + - Generally on lower land across farm land, through forests or on the coast, usually on paths, but with some difficult sections. Distances of around 10km (7 miles) with typically around 300m of ascent.

Moderate - Generally on lower land across farm land, through forests or on the coast, usually on paths. Distances are generally 7km (4 miles) to 10km (7 miles) with only minimal levels of ascent but may include some exposed sections. A number of these walks are led by historical or wildlife experts and hence are taken at a slower pace to allow for items of interest along the route to be discussed.

 

 

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