A loop of around starting from the Tyrebagger car park (B979) Grid ref: 848 111
(Important – the meeting point is in the 2nd car park if turning left off the A96. Look for
the Green SPARROWS sign then turn left into the Forestry and Land Scotland car park)
There is plenty of space for parking and no charges.
Starting time: 10.30pm
Distance: around 6km
Time: 3 hours (depending on how many tea breaks/stops we have)
Route
From the car park take the waymarked RED route southwards through forest and then turn right at the sign to Elrick hill.
There is a gentle pull on a well-defined path to reach the top of Elrick Hill.
From there follow the path downhill to pick up a set of steep steps which will lead down to the car park for Elrick Hill.
Continue up the rough track to meet the road.
After crossing the road there is a (slightly overgrown) path which leads to a stile.
A feint path takes us uphill in a south direction and then E.S.E to meet the main track which heads to the summit of Brimmond Hill.
At the top we will hopefully have a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside from the sea to the mountains.
From here follow the main track back downhill to the Brimmond Hill car park.
Cross the road to pick up the path which runs through Craibstone Golf course, then head in a northwest-ish direction with the west woods on the right.
The path crosses a small burn then turns west. Follow this, passing the point where we turned off to head up to the summit of Elrick hill.
From here it a short walk back to the carpark.
Hazards to be aware of:
Possibility of cattle in field on the approach to Brimmond Hill. Any dogs must be kept on a
lead at this point.
To book, contact Joyce Ritchie