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Pictish Legacies & Improving Lairds

Sat, 22 June 2024 @ 13:00 - 17:00

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An historical circuit of Burghead.

Join historian Dr John Barratt on a  five-mile archaeological and historical circuit from Burghead to explore Dark-Age kingship, cliffs, quarries, and The Lowland Clearances.

 

All walks conducted by Dr John R Barrett, with archaeological support from Christine Clerk

Event Details

Date:
Sat, 22 June 2024
Time:
13:00 - 17:00
Cost:
£12.50
Distance:
5 miles / 8 km
Grade:
Moderate (info)
Leader:
John Barrett
Dogs:
Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome
Category:
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The walk will pass over Clarkly Hill, which, if not very high,  is extremely muddy as we pass by the pig farm so please wear suitable footwear.

The walk is mostly on tarmac paths – except for a mile on rural paths, which can be muddy after rain. There are steps down to the well at Burghead and a few rural steps down to the beach. The walk will take 3-4 hours.

Organiser

Organiser:
Dr John R Barrett
Phone:
07764615517
Email:
dr.j.r.barrett@gmail.com

Venue / Start

The Headland Trust Visitor Centre
Grant St
Burghead,United Kingdom

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Assemble at the Headland Trust visitor centre, Burghead