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Quinag events programme

24 May - 29 Aug 2024

Various locations near IV27 4HB

Various

Book a place for an event near Quinag in Assynt this summer. Events are free, but donations are warmly welcomed.

Group at Quinag - David Balharry

Friday 24 May: Breakfast with the Birds

Join us for an early-bird morning walk around Culag Wood to listen to the dawn chorus and learn some birds by their song. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors. If you wish, bring a warm drink and breakfast snack.

When: 24 May, 6am - 7.30am
Where: Main Culag Wood car park (grid ref: NC092219)
Accessibility: This walk is along the footpaths in Culag Wood and requires a moderate level of fitness. We will be walking at a slow pace with regular stops to listen into the bird calls. If you have any accessibility queries, please contact us to discuss further.             
Booking essential:  Please click here to book.
Contact: Send an email.

Saturday 22 June: World Rainforest Day Guided Walk

Did you know Assynt is home to Atlantic Rainforest? The John Muir Trust is a member of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest, working in partnership to protect this rare and special habitat. Join us in celebrating our rainforest with a guided walk to the woodland on the north side of Quinag. We will explore the area together and you will be invited to take park in some creative activities. 

When: 22 June, 2pm - 5pm
Where: Waterfall layby, North side of Quinag (grid ref: NC214321)
Accessibility: We will be walking through woodland with no built path. Moderate level of fitness required.             
Booking essential:  Please click here to book. 
Contact: Send an email.

Friday 5 July: Wild Wellbeing Retreat

Spending the day outside in a woodland environment, this retreat offers the opportunity to slow down and connect with the self and wider world around us. Examples of activities that might be included in the day (depending on weather, group dynamics and individual preferences):
•    Setting up base, including putting up shelters.
•    Mindful exploration and forest bathing activities
•    Foraging and wild tea making
•    Creative activities

Please bring suitable clothing (warm layers) and footwear, snacks, lunch and a drink. Midge nets advised. Repellent will be provided. Limited to six participants, 18+, book early to avoid missing out!

When: 5 July, 10am - 3pm 
Where: Little Assynt Tree Nursery car park (grid ref: NC153251)
Accessibility: We will access places both by path and off-piste, so a moderate level of fitness is required. There will be durations involving sitting down on the ground throughout the day, but feel free to bring a portable chair if this would be beneficial for you. If you have any accessibility queries, please contact us to discuss further.  
Booking essential:  Please click here to book.
Contact: Send an email.

Friday 19 July: Peat & Wood Walk

A guided walk exploring the mosaic peat and woodland habitats on Quinag. We will walk part of the old drove road and visit the woodland that fringes it, while also exploring the detail of the surrounding peatland. 

When: 19 July, 2pm - 4 pm
Where: Boat Bay layby (grid ref: NC201260)      
Accessibility: The majority of the walk will be away from any path or road. The ground will be uneven and boggy in places. A moderate level of fitness and suitable walking boots required.        
Booking essential: Please click here to book.
Contact: Send an email.

Wednesday 14 August: Guided Quinag Hill Walk up to Sail Gharbh Summit

Join us on a guided walk up to the highest peak of Quinag where we will see incredible views of Assynt. Learn some navigation tips and tricks along the way, along with geological and wildlife facts. Please bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, suitable walking boots with good tread and ankle support, and waterproof clothing.

When: 14 August, 10am - 5pm
Where: Quinag walkers car park (grid ref: NC232273)       
Accessibility: This is a strenuous walk and participants must have good level of fitness to attend.
Booking essential:  Please click here to book.  
Contact: Send an email.

Thursday 29 August: Creative Nature Photography

Explore the outdoors with your camera, while learning how to improve technique and build skills. Suitable for all camera types (phone to SLR). You will be invited to engage in a range of creative activities to capture engaging and quirky photographs of the natural world around you. 

When: 29 August, 10am-2pm
Where: Culag Woods main car park (grid ref: NC092219)
Accessibility: We will be using the Culag wood path network. Note that there are uneven and steep areas and a moderate level of fitness is required. If you have any accessibility queries, please contact us to discuss further.
Booking essential:  Please click here to book.
Contact: Send an email.

All events are free to attend. As a charity, we rely on funding and donations to allow us to continue our work to protect wild places, including raising awareness through running our events programmes. If you wish to donate, you can do so here.

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