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Tread Lightly in the Park Tread Lightly in the Park September 2015 Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help Cairngorms people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that National Park encourage people to learn about the National Park. Ranger Services Every Monday (except 14 Sept) Every Thursday & Sunday Every Friday 11am - 1.30pm 10.30am - 3.30pm 10am - 11.30am RANGER-LED GUIDED WALK THE NORTHERN CORRIES OF HEALTH WALK A gentle stroll through Boat of Garten’s CAIRNGORM A ranger-led walk over easy ground. Deshar woodlands, with a ranger, will Exploring the Cairngorms on footpaths To recover/improve fitness & well- reveal why these woods are special for and easy slopes in the Northern being. people and wildlife alike. Corries of Cairn Gorm, possibly Booking: not essential Dogs on leads welcome. reaching the plateau if the weather Contact: 013398 86072 or Booking: essential (max 15 spaces) is fair. email: [email protected] Contact: 07710 387510 or Bring lunch, hill walking boots essential. Cost: Free email: [email protected] Booking: essential (max 10 spaces) Meet: Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Cost: FREE - donations welcome Contact: Lorna Adam (Mon, Wed Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Ranger Meet: Station Square, Boat of Garten & Fri) on 01479 861261 Service RSPB Community Ranger Cost: adults £18, children £15 Meet: Ranger Base in the Base = Station car park in Coire Cas Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Service When you are enjoying the outdoors the key things to remember are: • Take responsibility for your own actions • Respect the interests of other people • Care for the environment • Contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority www.cairngorms.co.uk for more information Tread Lightly in the Park September 2015 Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help Cairngorms people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that National Park encourage people to learn about the National Park. Ranger Services Saturday 4th September 11am - 3pm Every Sunday (except 20th Sept) HEALTH WALK AND TALK 11am - 1.30pm Join the ranger on a health walk up the Dounalt to Jock’s RSPB RANGER-LED GUIDED WALK Road to discuss the management and natural history of An amble through Dell Woods, Nethy Bridge - part of the area. Abernethy Forest - will reveal its hidden history that links Where appropriate you should have stout shoes, people and landscape. Plenty of wildlife to spot along the way. waterproofs, warm clothing and a packed lunch. Dogs on leads welcome. A telescope will be available for use but please bring Booking: Essential (max 15 spaces) binoculars if you have them. Contact: 07710 387 510 Booking: Essential email: [email protected] Contact: 01575 550233 Cost: donations welcome email: [email protected] Meet: Information Hub opposite Community Hall, Nethy Bridge Cost: free RSPB Community Ranger Meet: Glen Doll Ranger Base, by Kirriemuir, DD8 4RD Angus Glens Ranger Service = Tuesday 1st September 1pm - 5pm WILD FOOD FORAGE IN DESHAR WOODS Sunday 5th September 10am - 4pm Join ‘fungi obsessive’ Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods MAR LODGE OPEN DAY for an amazing journey into the sometimes deadly, often Come along and view the public rooms of this magnificent delicious, and always fascinating world of fungi in Deshar sporting lodge as well as the famous Stag Ballroom, Woods, Boat of Garten. adorned with the Duke of Fifes antler collection. Displays Booking: Essential - http://www.eventbrite.co.uk about the variety of work carried out on this large Highland Contact: 07710 387 510 estate - deer stalking and maintenance to guided walks email: [email protected] and weddings, as well as children’s activities. or [email protected] Booking: Not essential Cost: £30 waged, £10 unwaged/senior/child Contact: 013397 20164 Meet: Community Hall car park Cost: admission to view interior of Mar Lodge: NTS/ RSPB Community Ranger NT Members and children U-16 free, non-members £3. Additional charges for participation in various displays. Meet: Mar Lodge, Braemar, AB35 5YJ The National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service Tread Lightly in the Park September 2015 Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help Cairngorms people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that National Park encourage people to learn about the National Park. Ranger Services Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September Saturday 12th September 10am - 4pm 8pm - 10.30pm (Fri), 9 - 10am (Sat) A WALK BACK THROUGH TIME WE’RE ALL OF A FLUTTER FOR NATIONAL Exploring the glacial legacy of Corrie Fee - a walk with the MOTH NIGHT & BREAKFAST Ranger and a professional geologist to discover and discuss Discover the non-avian winged wonders that abound the formation of Corrie Fee and its physical features since around Loch Garten Osprey Centre. the last ice age. Booking: essential Where appropriate you should have with you stout Contact: 07710 387 510 or shoes, warm clothing and a packed lunch. A telescope email: [email protected] will be available for use but please bring binoculars if Cost: non-RSPB members £5, RSPB members £3, you have them. children free Booking: essential Meet: Walk up the Osprey Centre at RSPB Loch Garten Contact: 01575 550233 or RSPB Community Ranger email: [email protected] Cost: free Saturday 12th September 8am - 8.30pm Meet: Glen Doll Ranger Base, by Kirriemuir, DD8 4RD = THE LAIRIG GHRU - ‘THE DARK PASS’ Angus Glens Ranger Service Traverse the Cairngorms through this iconic high mountain pass, amid magnificent scenery, led by a qualified Mountain Sunday 13th September 2pm - 4.30pm Leader. FASCINATING FUNGI Mountain walk. Good walking boots and warm Ever seen a cauliflower fungus or a toadstool with teeth? waterproof clothing essential. Sorry, no dogs. Join us for a woodland walk looking at the fascinating array Booking: essential - places limited of fungi to be found in the pinewoods. Contact: 013397 20164 Sorry, no dogs. Cost: £50 per person (includes return transport). Booking: essential Payment required in advance. Contact: 013397 20164 Meet: Linn of Dee car park, Mar Lodge Estate, AB35 5YJ Cost: adults £5, children £2.50 The National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service Meet: Mar Lodge Estate, AB35 5YJ The National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service Sunday 13th September 10am - 4pm GLEN GIRNOCK HISTORY WALK Come and explore the history and natural history of this secluded Glen. Event run as part of Scottish Archaeology Month. Booking: essential Contact: 013397 55059 Cost: free Meet: Crathie Visitor Information Centre Balmoral Ranger Service Tread Lightly in the Park September 2015 Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help Cairngorms people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that National Park encourage people to learn about the National Park. Ranger Services Wednesday 16th September 8pm - 10pm Wednesday 23rd September BAT WALK 10am - midday Ever wondered what bats do for us? Or how they find their CAKE, OUT AND ABOUT way in the dark? Join us for a bat walk in Grantown to find Join the ranger for a leisurely walk to see what we find on out what bats we have around us. our way in Glen Banchor, Newtonmore. Please dress warmly and bring a torch. Everyone welcome. Please bring a flask/drink and snack Booking: not essential (preferably home baking) to have on the way. Contact: 01479 873914 or Spare cake may be available. email: [email protected] Booking: not essential Cost: adults £4, conc £3, family £11 Contact: 01479 873706 or Meet: Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey email: [email protected] Badenoch & Strathspey Highland Council Ranger Service Cost: adults £4, conc £3, family £11 Meet: Outside Newtonmore Post Office Saturday 19th September 10am - 4pm Highland Council Ranger Service = HANDS ON CONSERVATION An opportunity to ‘put something back’. Work with the Friday 25th September 8pm - 10pm Ranger Service and John Muir Trust members. BAT WALK TO THE RIVER SPEY Practical conservation work, tools & instructions provided. Ever wondered what bats do for us? Or how they find their Wear comforable warm clothes. Bring a packed lunch. way in the dark? Booking: essential Join us for a bat walk to the River Spey in Grantown Contact: 013398 86072 or to find out what bats are about. Please dress warmly email: [email protected] and bring a torch. Cost: free Booking: not essential Meet: Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Contact: 01479 873914 or Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Ranger Service email: [email protected] Cost: adults £4, conc £3, family £11 Saturday 19th September 2pm - 4pm Meet: Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey LAGGAN WOODLAND SUPERBUILDERS Badenoch & Strathspey Highland Council Ranger Service Calling all budding architects, woodspeople and builders. Come to Laggan Wolftrax to find out about how our Sunday 27th September 10.30am - 12.30pm woodland creatures build their homes and have a go at FUNGI FORAY building one of your own. Join expert mycologist Liz holden to explore the world of Suitable for ages 5-12. Please bring an adult. fascinating fungi at Muir of Dinnet NNR. Booking: not essential Booking: essential - U18 must be accompanied Contact: 01479 873706 or Contact: 013398 81667 email: [email protected] Cost: free Cost: adults £4, conc £3, family £11 Meet: Burn o’Vat Visitor Centre, near Dinnet, AB34 5NB Meet: Laggan Wolftrax SNH Highland Council Ranger Service Tread Lightly in the Park September 2015 Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help Cairngorms people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that National Park encourage people to learn about the National Park. Ranger Services Wednesday 30th September 4.30pm - 7pm MONARCHS OF THE GLEN The red deer rut is one of Scotland’s finest wildlife spectacles.
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