A Stravaig (easy) walk. Contact: gill@shirreffs.net or 07778 739414
| Date and Meeting Time | Friday 17 April 2026 at 10 am at Kingswells Park and Ride or 11 am at Cambus O’May car park |
| Meeting Place | Cambus o’May Forest Trails Car Park. Approx. 3½ miles west of Dinnet, on the A93, on the right towards the end of the long straight through Cambus o’May, with a sign “Forest Trails” about 300 yards before the access and a bus shelter at the entrance and Opposite the Cheesery. Grid ref NO406981. The walk starts at the information board at the top of the car park, but if spaces are available, it is better to park at the lower unofficial car park, closer to the road, as it is free and saves a short walk uphill at the end. The forestry car park fee is £3, payable using the RingGo App. No toilets available. |
| Walk Description | An easy very pleasant walk, mostly on good tracks and paths through conifer and birch woods, passing two lochans, an ancient ruined church, and pictish stones. Returning along the Deeside Way with an optional brief detour up to the Needle Monument. |
| Walk Grade | Easy. Distance 4 – 4.5 miles. Ascent about 250 feet, never particularly steep. Time about 2½ to 3 hours. |
| Pre-Walk Contact | If you are planning to join this Stravaig, please let Gill Shirreffs know in advance. Unless we already have your mobile number, please let Gill have it beforehand so that we can get in touch if you are not there at the start time. |
| Refreshments | Coffee break at the high point, about 1½ miles into the walk. Lunch stop at the Tullich Churchyard. Post-walk refreshments either at Cambus o’May Cheese Shop, which has toilets, or else at Loch Kinord Hotel, Dinnet. |
Our next stravaig meet is in 3 weeks: Aboyne / Ballater – May 15