The weather on Wednesday morning is looking very poor for the summit and top ridge: snow / feels like -4° early in the morning, plus high winds. As a Ramblers Walk Leader, safety comes 1st: And for this reason I am cancelling the walk.
We are the Moray Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Special 'Pop-Up Walk' - Car meet only. (please car share where possible)
This walk is open to all Ramblers members and our Facebook followers.
Please contact the walk leader Nick Bishop (07541 841 298) if you have any questions. Please leave a message remembering to leave your name and contact telephone number.
Ben Rinnes is a Corbett (841m) The dominating summit of Moray and is a very popular hillwalk. The views, as might be expected, are extremely extensive, taking in much of northeast Scotland.
Arrive 09:30am for ‘Meet & greet’ & pre walk safety talk.
This walk is a walk of two halves. 1.15hr walking to the summit, followed by a 3 hr decent.
½ way up drink stop at ‘Roy’s Hill’ (535m) - if hot 2 stops.
Steep climb to summit, drink stop & photos – about 11:15.
Walk along the top ridge to ‘Scurran of Well’ for early lunch (good views).
Start the decent – step in places and boggy.
At Baby’s Hill to bare left from one path to the other.
Drink stop at ‘The James Burn Ford’
Walk ends with a short 5-minute walk along the single track road.
Please Note: The ‘Estimated Finish Time’ shown below is when the walk is due to end, however the walk start time can vary due to road conditions on the day.
Booking is essential.
To book and cancel a place on this walk please email nick.bish@btinternet.com or using the quick link above.
It is essential for the walk leader to know who is coming so that a Walk Register can be in place..
Please remember to contact the walk leader if you are no longer able to attend.
Good walking boots are essential, gaiters, waterproof jacket and trousers and poles are advised for the decent. Bring food and drink.
All walkers must carry some form of ICE (In Case of Emergency) identification. This includes your name, mobile number and next of kin contact name and number.
Sorry, no dogs allowed on this walk.
Toilets: there are no toilets on the route.
