
​​​​​​​​Deeside Hillwalking Club
2026 Programme
​ Duration & Date(s) Location Co-ordinator
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Day Jan 31 or Feb 1st Cnapan Nathraichean Bill P
A circuit from Balmoral through Glen Gelder (21 km max)
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Day Feb 14 or 15th Cairngorms Iain W
Exact location to be confirmed
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Day Mar 7 or 8th Spittal of Glenshee Alan W
A ridge walk over Ben Earb and other tops (c 15 km)
W-end Mar 27-29th Glen Connon Jane E
Hotel / B&B A stunning and oft overlooked glen
Long Apr 24-27th Islay & Jura Sandy R
W-end Hostel The Paps of Jura with options for cycling, birding etc
W-end May 31-Jun 2nd Kinloch Hourn Bob E
D,B&B Rough, wild country but with comfortable accommodation
W-end June 26-28th Ardgour Ken C
Hostel A feast of Corbetts, Grahams and other remote hills
W-end July 17-19th Glencoe Chris L
Hostel Choose from a classic ridge, a scramble or a big Munro
W-end Sept 4-6th Shiel Bridge – Ratagan Hostel Steve A
Hostel Everyone loves Kintail; so much choice of high peaks
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W-end Oct 2-4th Crianlarich Ruth M
Hostel Great central location with hills to suit everyone
Day Oct 24 or 25th Mount Battock Sandy R From Birse, easy walking on good paths
Day Nov 14 or 15th Ben Rinnes Susan L
A lovely ridge walk on a fine Corbett – far reaching views
Day Dec 5 or 6th Monamenach – Glen Isla Chris L
A chance to climb a lonely Corbett
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If you would to come along to one of our outings or find out more about the Club then contact us at:
deesidehillwalkingclub@gmail.com
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For daytrips the co-ordinator should suggest a meeting point and time and suggest a route at least two weeks ahead.
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For weekends the co-ordinator should arrange accommodation for the group.
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All individuals are responsible for their own actions on the hill, including route selection and navigation. All members will support each other.
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For winter walks an ice axe, crampons and appropriate clothing should be taken.
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On multi-day outings all members must ensure that the co-ordinator is made aware of your route and safe return.