Date: Sunday 20 August 2017

Map(s):  Ordnance Survey 1:50k maps 44 & 45 or 1:25k OL54
Est. time of arrival: 10:00
Time of departure: 17:00
Leave Inverness: 7:00

The first pick up point is Inverness at 7:00, followed by Nairn at 7:20, Forres at 7:40 and then Elgin at 8:00.

The bus should arrive at the Bridge of Dye car park at 10:00 and will park there for the day.  You need Ordnance Survey 1:50k maps 44 and 45 to cover the start and summits.  Alternatively, the 1:25k map OL 54 covers all the routes.

There aren’t many options for alternative hills – so the routes are either Clachnaben, or Clachnaben plus Mount Battock, or Mount Battock, or a wander around the Glen! There is the option of some scrambling on the summit tor of Clachnaben (but this can be avoided).

There are good paths to the summits of both hills. However, take a little bit of care near the summit of Mount Battock – there is an electric fence close to the summit.

The bus will leave the car park at 17:00 to allow enough time for a refreshment stop.

Check out Walkhighlands for descriptions and routes for most of the above hillwalks.

Please contact Gordon Eccleston via email or phone on 01343 842314 or text to 07884 358077 by 16:00 on Thursday 17 August to book a seat on the bus for this meet.