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Inverurie Group

We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A leisurely circular walk of 4 miles. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - please contact the walk leader Dawn, using the contact details provided, to book by Sunday 29 October at the latest.

Meet at the main car park in Alford.  OS Landranger Map 37.  Grid reference NJ 577159.  Nearest postcode AB33 8EW, what3words: handbook.sprinkler.ripen

This will be a short circular walk through the village and around the newly upgraded Murray Park, Alford before we commence the AGM at the Haughton Arms Hotel, Main Street, Alford, AB33 8WA. It will only be short walk so bring a snack and something to drink as we will have lunch at 1pm before the AGM, which will commence at 2pm.  Soup, sandwiches and tea/coffee will be provided.

As usual there will be a raffle for club funds; donations of unisex prizes would be gratefully appreciated.  Suggested value £5 but it is entirely up to you.

We look forward to seeing those who are able to attend.  Refreshments will be available for everyone, even if you do not attend the walk.  A donation of £5 per person would be appreciated.  Remember to bring some cash for the donation and raffle tickets.

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.  Please contact the walk leader using the contact details provided to confirm your attendance at the walk and/or AGM and any special dietary requirements by Sunday 29 October at the latest.  We need to inform the hotel about the number of lunches required.. 

Please phone or text.  If you leave a message please remember to leave your name and contact telephone number.  Confirmation of your booking is required for attendance.  It is essential for the walk leader to know who is coming on the walk and to be able to contact people should there be any changes.  Please remember to contact the walk leader if you are no longer able to attend. 

Good walking boots advisable and waterproofs essential.  Bring a snack and drink.  Walking poles if required. 

Parking: Alford car park

Toilets: Are available at the start of the walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
NJ 57766 15973
Nearest postcode:
AB33 8EW
what3words:
handbook.sprinkler.ripen
Start time:
10:00 am

Main car park, Alford

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking