We are the Inverurie Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk starts along quiet public roads, goes up through some forestry onto the high moorland to the west of Lumsden (south of The Buck). The high point of the walk, 570m, is the top of Green Brow, Lied’s Bank. This is higher than Clova Hill at 500m. There will be views to the craggy summit of Buck to the North, Lord Arthur’s Hill in the Correen Hills to the East and across to Coiliochbhar Hill to the South East. After descending through woodland, we reach the north side of Clova House. The House is described as an “exceptional” mid C18 house, much extended. We walk down one of the many approaches to Clova House and turn off to pass Lumsden Moss (an important lowland raised bog habitat). Soon we are back in Lumsden.
The route includes a variety of roads, paths and tracks. It is recommended to visit the Lumsden Sculpture Trail after the walk, or on another occasion.
The walk will be co-led by Evelyn Batchen.
Booking is essential. Please contact the walk co-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.
Walking boots are very strongly advised. Waterproof jacket and overtrousers are an essential requirement for hill walks. Bring a suitable hat (for a very sunny, chilly or wet day), thin gloves, spare fleece / jumper. Walking poles and gaiters are optional. Bring a pack lunch / hill food and a flask for hot / cold drinks. There will be at least two stops.
Parking - There is parking available in the Community Centre car park and around the village green. There is also parking elsewhere in Lumsden.
Toilets – There is one open signed public toilet on the Lumsden village square, next to the Community Hall.
Lumsden Community Hall on the north side of the grassy village Square and recreation area. This is on the east side of the A97. OS Landranger Map number 37 Strathdon and Alford. If coming from the Alford direction, take the second turning into the Square, not the first.
Lumsden Community Hall on the north side of the grassy village Square and recreation area. This is on the east side of the A97. OS Landranger Map number 37 Strathdon and Alford. If coming from the Alford direction, take the second turning into the Square, not the first.
