What we do

The Stockets go hill walking throughout the year, generally in the Grampian Mountains and other hills within a day’s travel of Aberdeen. Most of the walks include hills over 3000 feet in height; often these are Munros. Typically between 15 and 25 members go on each walk. By using a coach, many "through" walks can be arranged, i.e. routes starting and finishing at different places.

The Club runs a monthly one-day walk, usually on a Sunday. This means that we operate through the winter season unlike a few of the local clubs. The winter walks usually cover 8 to 12 miles. A number of winter walks have been altered to suit conditions, but very few are canceled due to extreme weather.

Summer walks tend to be longer to make use of the daylight hours available and are generally between 15 and 20 miles

An alternative route following a shorter lower level walk is generally available. By providing two walks the Club aims to cater for all member’s requirements.

The Stockets organise up to three week-ends a year further a field, providing an opportunity to visit the West Coast and the rest of the Highlands. Week-ends away are a great opportunity for beginners to fulfill their desire to experience hills further a field, and for Munro baggers to add few more ticks to their list. It is also a good way to get to know fellow Club members on a more sociable basis.

As in most cases, week-end trips are organised by car and lifts. The more people share a car, the more economical it becomes for everyone. Accommodation is usually in a hostel or bunkhouse.

Details of the walks for the year and the cost of each (£20) are shown on the Club card. This is issued to all members.

All what you need to do is to send  the subscription form along with a £30 cheque or a copy of the standing order mandate to the Club Secretary:

Aberdeen AB25 2EH

In return new members will receive the Club card for the year 2009/2010
Membership benefits include personal civil liability insurance through the affiliation to the Mountaineering Council of Scotland as well as Club discounts at local hill walking shops.

A coach is used for transport for the day walks from Aberdeen, departing from and returning to Mile End Primary School, on Gordondale Road. The cost of each outing is £20 regardless of the driving distance. The coach departure times are stated on the Club Card:  8.00 am in the winter months and 7.00 am the rest of the year. Return time to Aberdeen depends on the season, weather and location of the walk. It ranges from 5 to 6 pm in winter to 7 to 9 pm in summer. For weekends away transport is generally by car.

Please book by e-mailing stocketshost@gmail.com  by 9 pm on the Wednesday prior to the walk. The bus may be cancelled if there is insufficient advanced support. The e-mail account will be monitored by the walk host, who will also respond to any queries you may have. If you have no e-mail access at the time of booking, please telephone the walk host instead.

The Committee

A Committee of six members runs the Club; names and contact details are given below. They meet several times in the year to discuss club affairs. At the August meeting the programme of walks for the next year is compiled.

The Committee, both with regard to general club matters and for future walks, always welcomes suggestions. This is your Club and the Committee's aim is to cater for your requirements.

The Club holds its Annual General Meeting usually at the end of September. All members are notified in advance and nominations for Office Bearers and Committee Members are invited at that time.