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10th Anniversary celebrated

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April 26th has come and gone. The celebrations are over for another 10 years.

The main event was held in Tarbert Community Centre. Manran, one of the hottest new bands in the Highlands took center stage supported by local Lewis band “Face the West”. The concert proved very popular with both locals and visitors alike. Both bands were brilliant and after some initial “shyness” the community centre was soon bouncing. Over 220 people attended the concert and feedback has all been very positive.

The following day, Matt our Ranger lead a guided walk from Amhuinsuidhe to Huisinish -despite precious little sleep. The walk had a high turnout and the weather remained  favourable for most of it. Around 30 people took part in the walk some of whom had danced the previous night away at the our concert. The walk was enjoyed by all.

The Amhuinnsuide Castle Estate joined in on celebrations by offering guided tours of the Castle on Saturday 27th April. This provided a rare opertunity to see inside the builing which has had such a prominent role in the history of North Harris.


 

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7th May: Little Egret

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Not a native, but starting to become common in southern England. This one’s obviously been blown off track somewhat. Spotted in Geocrab (South Harris) -it looks like a small Heron – but completely white

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Guided walk program announced

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The 2013 Guided Walk brochure is in the process of being proofed and then printed.

We have however agreed an even busier schedule than last year. In addition to the Golden Eagle walks that will now take place every week, there will be a further two walks a week through June, July and August.

The North Harris events have now been loaded to the online calendar and are visible HERE

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Roaring and Rutting at Cravadale Guided Walk

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Tues 29th October 10am-2.30pm

Roaring and Rutting at Cravadale

Meet: Start of track on right just to the east of Amhuinnsuidhe castle (NB 052 077), Distance: 6 miles

Level: Grade B

A chance to experience the incredible spectacle of the red deer rut, each stag fighting to defend its harem of hinds. The walk will take you into Glen Cravadale, a spectacular glen that has been shaped by the scouring action of glaciers.

 

Roaring and Rutting at Langadale Guided Walk

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Sat 26th October 10am-2pm

Roaring and Rutting at Langadale

Meet: at Bogha Glas car park (NB 185 115), Distance:  6 miles

Level: Grade B

A walk to Glen Langadale to experience the roars of red deer echoing around the Glen. This is a chance to learn about the life of our largest land mammal and the management of the North Harris deer herd.

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Roaring and Rutting at Ulladale Guided Walk

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Thurs 17th October 10am-3pm

Roaring and Rutting at Ulladale

Meet: Start of track on right just to the east of Amhuinnsuidhe Castle (NB 052 077), Distance: 6 miles

Level: Grade B

A chance to experience the incredible spectacle of the red deer rut, each stag fighting to defend its harem of hinds. The walk will take you into Glen Ulladale where the silhouette of Sron Ulladale, Britain’s largest overhanging cliff, dominates the skyline

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Cliasmol Beehive Dwellings Guided Walk

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Thurs 29th August 1-4pm

Cliasmol Beehive Dwellings

Meet: Cliasmol School on the Hushinish road (NB 085 061), Distance: 2 miles

Level: Grade B

This is a short walk across the moor to a well preserved bee-hive dwelling. This unique igloo-shaped  structure was once used as accommodation through the summer months by people taking cattle to graze the hill ground. Although a very short walk, this is a route across rough boggy ground so sturdy footwear is essential.

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Molinginish Guided Walk

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Tues 27th August 10am – 2.30pm

Molinginish

Meet: Urgha, 2 miles East of Tarbert, start of path (NB 184 004), Distance: 6 miles

 Level: Grade B

An opportunity to visit the remote village of Molinginish on the shore of Loch Trolamaraig. This is a sheltered sea loch with plenty of wildlife and a wealth of cultural heritage. Bring lunch

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Bag a Beinn – Toddun Guided Walk

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Thurs 22nd August 11am-3pm

Bag a Beinn – Toddun

Meet: Car park on the Rhenigidale road above Maraig (NB 207 050), Distance: 5 miles

Level: Grade C

This walk will take you to the summit of Toddun (528m) for spectacular views across Loch Seaforth and the Pairc peninsula. This is a relatively easy ascent but the walk follows a route across rough hill terrain. Bring lunch.

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Exploring the Ardvourlie Woodland

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Tues 20th August 1-3pm

Exploring the Ardvourlie Woodland

Meet: Car Park next to the Scaladale Centre (NB 187 105) Distance: 2 miles

Level: Grade A

 

A short guided walk around the developing native woodland at Ardvourlie. Learn all about woodland on the Western Isles past, present and future, and brush up on your tree ID!

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