Join Highland Disabled Ramblers for scooter ramble around Aldourie Woods by Dores. Highland Disabled Ramblers aims to enable mobile disabled members to access and enjoy our beautiful Highland countryside, using rough terrain mobility scooters. The group was set up in 2001 and is run by disabled people with able bodied friends. They have a number of scooters available to hire, which must be booked in advance.
When : Thursday 23rd May, meeting by 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration : 2-3 hours
Where : Dores (Aldourie Estate) on the south side of Loch Ness
Nearest Carpark : Public car park on left at start of Dores village coming from Inverness direction. After passing the sign for Dores village take the second left, signposted “For Dores Beach and Commonwealth Graves”. The car park is on the right before the church. **It’s essential that you contact HDR for further information about meeting and parking arrangements before attending this event.
Type of Terrain : At the start of the ramble there will be a small distance, approx. 200m on pavement, followed by a road crossing, thereafter wide flat all terrain paths in excellent condition, through woodland.
Cost : Free of charge
How to book : Booking and making contact with Highland Disabled Ramblers is essential before attending. - For bookings please contact hdrbookings@gmail.com preferably or 07908 666548 and leave a message
Additional Information : Scooters need to be booked for each ramble and our drivers collect them from our base in Inverness (we own 10) and take them to the start of the rambles in one or 2 large hire vans. Walkers help with safety issues, such as crossing roads, and pointing out any hazards along the route, but mainly provide company and support scooters users to get the most out of the day.
Scooter users who need assistance with personal care will need to bring along an assistant or carer. Well behaved dogs are welcome, and they need to be kept on a short lead at all times. Care of dogs during the rambles remains the responsibility of the owner. When preparing for a ramble members are urged to dress warmly with layers, waterproofs, hats and gloves, as sitting on a scooter can be cold.
