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SUMMARY:Path Maintenance - 2 Day Event\, Lochnagar paths\, Ballater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two days of path maintenance in the stunning area of Glen Muick. The focus will be on Lochnagar footpaths.\nPlease note this is an overnight trip\, accommodation and evening meal on Monday night will be provided. \nLocation: Spittal of Glen Muick car park and visitor centre\, Ballater \nTime: 9:30 am – 4 pm \nAccommodation: Allt-Na-Giubhsaich Bothy on Monday night\, provided by the Balmoral Estate \nFacilities: Toilets are available at the bothy\, or at the visitor centre.\nThe bothy is heated by a wood burner\, there is kitchen with cooking facilities\, dining room and two bedrooms with 3 bunkbeds in each. \nOn each day of the trip\nVolunteers will help to repair erosion to the footpath\, prevent further damage due to rainfall\, and fix sections where it is needed to encourage users to use the original path line. The maintenance will be centered around what is known as a “drainage run”\, walking the route and clearing drainage features as we go. Such a work is vitally important to ensure the built paths are kept in a good condition\, protecting the surrounding landscape and maintaining the accessibility of the hills. \nRequirements\nNo experience of path work is required. Tools and work gloves will be provided.\nVolunteers must be used to spending time outdoors\, have experience walking in the hills\, have a good physical fitness and be capable of using tools. \nWhat to bring\nAppropriate footwear (preferably waterproof boots with firm ankle support)\, suitable clothing for a full day in the hills (including waterproofs\, cap or hat and spare warm layer to be prepared for changing weather conditions)\, insect repellent and sunscreen.\nFor the Bothy\nChange of clothes and clean trainers to wear indoors.\nSleeping bag and pillow.\nTorch – toilets are located outside (please note\, there are no showers).\nFood/Drink:\nBring enough food and water for each day on the hill\, and a breakfast on Tuesday morning.\nMonday evening meal provided by OATS as well as coffee and tea.\nWater at the bothy is untreated – not for drinking! \nDetailed list of things to bring will be sent in the week prior to the event. \nIf you have any queries please contact Eva\, our Outdoor Access Volunteer Coordinator at eva.kupska@outdooraccesstrustforscotland.org.uk
URL:https://volunteers.outdooraccesstrustforscotland.org.uk/project/path-maintenance-2-day-event-lochnagar-paths-ballater/
LOCATION:Spittal of Glen Muick\, Ballater\, Aberdeenshire\, AB35 5SU\, United Kingdom
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