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Phone: 01224 346195 (Office) Phone: 01339 881937 (Home) Email: cairngormpanel@ukonline.co.uk |
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Sheila Robertson Grampian & Cairngorm Area Coordinator Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award Office Summerhill Community Education Centre Stronsay Drive Aberdeen AB15 6JA |
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Groups wishing to complete a river based, mountain bike or horse back expedition are welcome |
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Expedition Guidelines |
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Aim The principle requirement for an expedition is to identify an aim for the venture. It is common for groups to plan ventures using famous routes such as the Lairig Ghru, Glen Tilt, Glen Feshie and Inchrory and then work out an aim that best fits the chosen route. Although this approach to planning is not unacceptable, we would prefer groups to choose an aim then work out where you could go to fulfil it. With a little endeavour many less well known areas can be found that offer huge potential for an expedition. For example, · Follow an old road, track or Mounth Pass. · Follow a river from mouth to source. · Explore a gorge like the Ailnack. · Follow a melt water channel such as the Tore of Troup. · Visit some prehistoric sites, burial mounds, hill forts etc. · Study the unique flora and fauna of the Cairngorms.
Type Of Venture Groups wishing to complete a river based expedition should click here, We also welcome mountain bike or horse back, however it should be noted that there are extra constraints for these types of venture. We would advise everyone looking to use the area for mountain bike or horse back ventures to contact the Area Coordinator so we can advise you of the options available. |
