Winter Walks

Grade C+: 9.0 kms. 4.5 hours. Meet/Time: RASCP at 09.15 a.m. or BURN at 09.00 a.m. or at Craigmead car park at 10.00 am. Map Ref 58/227063 Description: Circular walk around the Falkland area with views from East Lomond, visiting some of the historic features in the Falkland estate, mainly on paths, vehicle tracks and roads. Note: No dogs please. Children Yes (if fit and over 12yrs.)

Leaders: Linda and Wilson Brown. Tel 01259 740192

18/07/2010

Sunday

Kinross and Ochil: Loch Leven Heritage Trail.

Grade C+: 12.5 km; 4 hrs. Meet/Time: RASCP at 09.00 a.m. or Kinross Pier Loch Leven at 09.30 a.m. prompt! Map Ref: 58/122017. Description: We will be catching the 09.45 am. bus (remember bus pass!) to Vane Farm from opposite Kinross Town Hall and walking back to Kinross Pier- a flat walk along a gravel surfaced lochside trail, through the woods and wetlands surrounding Loch Leven.

Note: Children and dogs/yes!

Leaders: Jan and Ivor Broadhurst. Tel 01592 840374

31/07/2010

Saturday

Kinross and Ochil: Cleish Hills.

Grade C+: 6 mls; Meet/Time: RASCP at 09.30 a.m. or BURN at 09.15 a.m. or at carpark at entrance to Lochglow at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: 58/NT:100955 Description: Circular forestry and lochside walk in the Cleish hills. Stunning views over Kinross and Fife. Note: No dogs please.

Leader: Margaret Best. Tel 01577 864112

15/08/2010

Sunday

Kinross and Ochil: Pentland Peaks and Paths.

Grade B+: 14 kms; 5 hrs. Meet/Time: RASCP at 09.00 a.m. or off A702 at Nine Mile Burn at 10.00 a.m. Map Ref: NT/177577 Description: A varied “figure of eight” walk taking in parts of two of the ancient North-south paths crossing the Pentlands as well as it’s highest peak. Total ascent: 595m. Note: No dogs please.

Leader: Alan Bridges. Tel 01577 866813

28/08/2010

Saturday

Kinross and Ochil: Rannoch Moor.

Grade B: 9.5 mls; 16 kms. Meet/Time: RASCP at 08.15 a.m. or Rannoch station at 10.50 a.m. Map Ref: 42/422579. Description: Train from Rannoch to Corrour Station then walking back, skirting Loch Ossian, on good tracks over open moorland to the station. Note: No dogs or children please.

Leader: Bill Bedborough. Tel 01259 742491

12/09/2010

Kinross and Ochil: St Andrews, Lade Braes & Craigtoun.

Grade C: 7 mls; 4 hrs. Meet/Time: RASCP at 9.00 a.m. or at East Sands Leisure centre @ 10.15 a.m. Map Ref: 59/519159 Description: A circular route, starting along the seafront, through historic St. Andrews, then walking the riverside path along the Lade Braes, passing the Botanic Gardens and a beehive doocot. Skirting Lumbo wood, we walk through a wooden den leading towards Craigtoun, past Mount Melville House then return along The Scores. Note: dogs- yes. Children-yes (if fit)

Leaders: Andrew and Edna Burnett. Tel 01577 862977

25/09/2010

Saturday

Kinross and Ochil: Crieff Hosh-Knock-Hosh!

Grade C+: 9 kms; Meet/Time: RASCP at 09.00 a.m. or Burn at 09.15 a.m. or at Famous Grouse carpark at 10.00 a.m.Map Ref: 368/NN:856234. Description: A circular walk on paths and tracks through open woods and open countryside, with superb views along the way and a moderate amount of climbing.

Note: No dogs please. Children: Yes.

Leader: Jacqui Ritchie. Tel 01577 866813