We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A circular hill walk on varied tracks and mountain paths. Carnferg is a hill to the east of the Fungle path on the south side of the River Dee. This is a long uphill Moderate walk. It is for those Ramblers able to keep going steadily uphill.
We will be doing the walk in an anti-clockwise direction from the from the Forest of Birse small car park. We will walk north over the shoulder of a hill and down into Glen Cat. The route continues north to reach the north east shoulder of Carnferg. We then turn south west to attain the summit with its monument to the then owner's wife. The descent is in the same south westerly direction until we reach the Fungle Road. This is followed above the impressive Gwaves valley towards Birse Castle. The signed footpath goes to the west and south of the Castle, returning east to the car park. Very Good view of the Castle near the end of the walk.
Booking is essential. Please contact the walk leader Jay using the contact details provided to book, or if you have any questions, by the Thursday evening prior to the walk. 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.
Numbers: As this is a longish hill walk in terms of time, numbers will be kept to a maximum of 15 “steady uphill” Ramblers.
Additional Information
Good walking boots with ankle support plus waterproof jacket and zipped overtrousers are essential. Gaiters and walking poles are advised. There may be small streams to cross. Spare clothes, hat and gloves. Bring food and drink.
Parking: Meet at the very large parking area (with recycling bins, e.t.c) opposite Finzean Village Community Hall, AB31 6LY (large red roofed building on right hand side of road) in Finzean Village. Grid Ref for parking at Finzean Hall NO 6207 9249. From here we will share cars for driving the 5-mile single track road through Forest of Birse to the small car park at the start of the walk (watch out for the pot holes).
Toilets: There are none at either of the 2 parking places or on the route. The nearest public toilets are in Banchory.
Optional tea at the Finzean Farm Shop after the walk. It may be best to book a table on a Sunday. Please let Jay know if you might like to have a cuppa after the walk.
Very large parking area (with recycling bins, e.t.c) opposite Finzean Village Community Hall, AB31 6LY (large red roofed building on right hand side of road) in Finzean Village. Landranger OS Map 45 Stonehaven & Banchory
The small car parking area at the west end of the single-track Forest of Birse road, approached from the road junction at Finzean village, which is on the B976. Landranger OS Map 44 Ballater & Glen Clova,
