Moderate: Lime Craig trail & Craigmore hill
Details
With its waterfalls, red squirrels hide and fine viewpoint, planning to walk the Lime Craig forest trail then have a coffee/lunch at the adjacent (Go Ape) Lodge Cafe. After lunch and a good break, hopefully the highlight of the day, a walk up to Craigmore hill summit with great views of Loch Ard and return same way. Just in case the cafes busy, bring some food/drinks. There's some nice view points and seating outside the cafe.
Meet in front of the Scottish Wool Centre in the large, free Riverside car park (there's parking in front of & behind the Wool centre) https://maps.app.goo.gl/yTVJThSqCJqbAtwH8 to walk at 9.30am.
We walk up from the Wool centre a mile approx to pass the Lodge cafe about 9.55am/10am. If anyone wishes to shorten their walk a bit you could - park at the Go Ape car park (£3 Charge) and meet us at the Lodge Cafe.
Planning to go for another coffee lol this time in the Wool Centre after walk.
Dog Friendly and the Lodge cafe welcomes dogs. Dogs on lead to visit the wee detour to the red squirrel hide 🤫😛. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Broad forest tracks, short quite steep path to Lime Craig viewpoint. Boggy at foot of Craigmore.
ROUTE
Lime Craig circuit, near Aberfoyle
Craigmore, near Aberfoyle
MAP
OL46 Trossachs
WALK STATS
Distance: From Wool Centre 12km.
Ascent: 580m (From Wool Centre)
Time: 5 hours approx.
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the car park for 9.20 to start walking at 9.30am.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.