Newburgh to Cruden Bay via Forvie Sands – N.B. Bus Departs Aberdeen at 9:00 a.m.

by | 10 November 2024 | Gallery Available, Walk

Date/Time

Date(s) - 10/11/2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walk Details

Pub Stop?: If Time Permits
O/S Map Sheet No.: 30 & 38
Grid Ref. Start: 001 264
Grid Ref. Finish 091 363
Walk (Miles): 12
Walk Hours: 6
Bus Time to Walk:1 hr
Bus Time from Walk: 1 hr
Departure time from walk: 4:00 pm


Walk Notes

This walk is a through one so anyone wanting a shorter, or different walk, please indicate your intentions with the person in charge of the outing today.

  1. The main walk commences at the carpark just to the other side of the bridge over the River Ythan (NGR 003 270) at Newburgh. Walk SE’wards ignoring a path going off to the left (NGR 005 268) and after a while, cross the dunes towards the sea and head for Hackley Bay. Keep on the path NE’wards to soon arrive at Colliestone. Continue NE’wards from St Catherines Dub car park (NGR 042 287) along the cliff top path past old Slains Castle, Broad Haven, Bruces Haven to arrive at Whinnyfold. Drop down on to the beach at the Bay of Cruden and walk to the village of Cruden Bay (NGR 092 362), crossing a wooden bridge at the north end of the bay (NGR 092 361). Our bus will be at Cruden Bay (NGR 091 363) car park Distance approx. 11 miles.

Bus departs Cruden Bay at 4:00 pm.

Please note the download to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. Outdooractive or OS)

Total distance: 19102 m
Max elevation: 48 m
Min elevation: -2 m
Download file: Newburgh-to-Cruden-Bay.gpx

The above notes are for guidance only & are intended as an aid to be used along with a map & compass and/or a GPS device with OS maps.

In the event of an emergency arising the person in charge of the walk today should be notified, if possible, before the emergency services are contacted on 999.

Committee member in charge – Paul Mackie – 07891125532

Cancellations/Waiting List: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile number 07807240817) if you cannot attend & have to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be re-allocated to those persons on  a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list.

 

Bookings

This event is fully booked. Please contact the bookings secretary Gilbert to be added to a reserve list - gilbertmccurdy@btinternet.com or telephone 07807 240817 (7pm to 8pm).