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This was the walk programme for 2007


Sunday Walks
Date
Venue
Details

7th January -Westburn Centre at 8am

Luss - Beinn Dubh (642m)
Map Ref NN 357 930
We're all looking forward to this, the first walk of the new year.  The hill at Luss (Beinn Dubh) is 642m and the circular route also takes in Coire na h- Eanachan (657m) and will take around 4-5 hours.  The views of Loch Lomond and over towards Ben Lomond are stunning. This will be a brilliant start to the new year. Click here for a map of the area.  For a report on the day click here.  For photos click here.
BeinnDubhluss
21st January
The Brack (787m)
(Speckled Hill)
Map Ref NN 247 030
Like the Cobbler across Glen Croe, The Brack is a rugged rocky hill. The Brack has three ridges, N , SW and the main ridge which runs E to a second top Cruach Fhiarach (643m).  The lower slopes are forested and the initial approach is via forest tracks. It is sufficiently close Ben Donich for them both to be taken in day but we'll see what the weather's like at this time of year. Click here for a map. For more info click here. For a report of the day click here.  For photos click here
TheBrack1
4th February
Beinn Chaorach (818m)(Sheep Hill)
Map Ref NN358 328
Beinn Chaorach is a conical mountain elongated N to S with no subsidiary ridges. It is generally a grassy hill but has a few rocky outcrops SE of the summit. It is an easy hill to climb, especially from the S where tracks lead to its lower slopes, but it is usually accessed from Beinn Odhar (Corbett) to the W or Cam Chreag (Corbett) to the NE, to which it is connected by a high col (640m). Map.  More Info. Report. Photos
BeinnChaorach
18th February
Earl's Seat (578m)
Earl's Seat is the highest point in the Campsie Fells. The route from Ballagan Farm also takes you over Dumbreck Hill (508m).Further west the path takes you to Dumgoyne (427m) which is a prominent conical hill and the most distintice point in the Campsies.
Map  Report. Photos
EarlsSeat
4th March
Ben Venue

Towering over The Trossachs, in the true sense of the word, this peak offers stupendous views of Loch Katrine, Loch Achray, and Loch Venachar. To the north can be seen Ben More, The Crianlarich Hills, The Tamarachans and Ben Lawers to name just a few. This is a serious peak, not to be tackled lightly. The peak may be ascended from the south, 8 miles, and returning by the same route, or by starting from Loch Achray Hotel to the east and ascending via the Coire nan Uruisgean. The descent is then made south easterly into the Achray Forest.

 Map   Report  Photos

BenVenue
18th March
Beinn a' Chreachain, Beinn Achaladair

Beinn a' Chreachain has a conical top located to the S of a curving ridge around Lochan a Chreachain. It has fairly steep ropes with rocky outcrops and craggy regions particularly on N and NE facing slopes but also S of the summit. The usual ascent route is from Crannoch Woods to Coire an Lochain, passing N of the loch to ascend minor peak (959m) then on ridge SW to reach summit cone. Another access route is from Meall Buidhe SW of Coire an Lochain, down to the col connecting to Beinn Achaladair. Map  More Info  - Walk cancelled due to bad weather

Chreachain
1st AprilTarmachan Ridge

Meall nan Tarmachan is the most eastern of a group of 4 hills, known as the Tarmachan Ridge, and although it is the only Munro, there are two other peaks over 1000m on the ridge. Meall nan Tarmachan has two peaks, the smaller (923m) SE peak being separated from the summit by the crags on Cam Chreag through which the ascent path from the S ridge weaves. A second, long, ridge runs N to Creag an Lochain and forms the W shore of Lochan nan Lairige. A third SW ridge connects Meall Garbh. The terrain is generally easy to moderate grass slopes but with many crags requiring careful navigation.          Map    More Info    Report    Photos

tarmac1
Sat 14th April                Arran

The Isle of Arran is often referred to as ‘Scotland in miniature’. Its northern mountain ranges contrast markedly with its southern moorlands and forests, while its coastline features placid bays and striking cliffs. The walking routes, ranging from easy nature trails to arduous mountain scrambles.
Map    Report   Photos

Goat Fell
29th AprilSgurr Eilde Mor, Binnein Beag, Binnein Mor, na Gruagaichean

The Mamores are one of the best ranges in my opinion they from one huge long ridge with corries and ridges in abundance which are sadly lacking in many other ranges. These hills form the gap between Glencoe and The Nevis range. The Mamores are accessible from either side, you can start at Kinlochleven on the Glencoe side where the climbing is more hefty or from the Glen Nevis side. Although dwarfed by the Nevis hills the Mamores actually are pretty large hills. Each of the walks in the Mamores is famous for something and each offers a classic walk wither its winter or summer.

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Sgurr Eilde Mor
13th May  Stuchd an Lochain, Meall Buidhe

Stuchd an Lochain is a Munro situated in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the western end of Glen Lyon and forms the southern side of Loch an Daimh. The summit sits above a large corrie that contains a small lochan. The primary route to the summit leaves from the eastern end of Loch an Daimh and climbs the ridge to the top of Sron Chona Choirein. From here the ridge turns roughly north for a short distance before turning north-west to the summit. Fit walkers can continue west for a circular walk around the loch taking in a Corbett, Sron a'Choire Chnapanich, and another Munro, Meall Buidhe.

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 Stuchd an Lochain

Weekend of 25th to 27th May

Glen Nevis YH

There's a small outcrop next door called Ben Nevis…

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10th JuneBen Vorlich & Stuc a' Chroin

This Munro can be approached from a number of directions; southwards from Ardvorlich on the shores of Loch Earn; eastwards from Glen Ample over Beinn Each and Stuc á Chroin, more serious owing to the steep rocky descent required of the latter; and northwards from Callander either via Stuc á Chroin or along Ben Vorlich's southern ridge.

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Ben Vorlich
24th JuneBeinn a' Bheithir Horseshoe (Sgorr Dhearg & Sgorr Dhonuill)

Beinn a' Bheithir (Gaelic for Mountain of the Thunderbolt) is a mountain lying to the south of Ballachulish, on the south side of Loch Leven in the Scottish Highlands. It boasts two Munro summits: the higher peak Sgorr Dhearg lies about 2 km east of Sgorr Dhonuill. The mountain forms a horseshoe shape, with ridges pointing north enclosing the corrie of Gleann a' Chaolais (Glenachulish). The lower slopes on this side are cloaked in conifer plantations. To the south the mountain forms a steep ridge forming the northern wall of Glen Duror, which is also forested.

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Sgorr Dhonuill
8th JulyBen Cruachan

Ben Cruachan is a 1126 m mountain that is the highest point in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It gives its name to a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in a cavern inside the mountain.

It is the high point of a ring of mountains, known as the Cruachan Horseshoe, that surrounds the power station reservoir. The horseshoe includes a further Munro (Stob Diamh), a Corbett (Beinn a'Bhuiridh), and several subsidiary summits.

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Ben Cruachan
22th JulyAonach Eagach Ridge

The Aonach Eagach (Gaelic, 'notched ridge') is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits. It is sometimes known by the somewhat tongue-in-cheek name "Aggy Ridge".In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil's Staircase. The central section, some 2 km in length, is very rocky and the route along it requires scrambling ability. The Aonach Eagach is usually regarded as the most difficult 'scrambling' ridge in mainland Scotland, though it vies with Liathach, and in winter An Teallach, for this title.

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Aonach Eagach
Weekend of 3rd to 6th Aug

Glenshiel,  Ratagan YH

Long weekend in one of the most dramatic areas of Scotland (5 Sisters, 3 Brothers etc) 
19th AugCreise & Meall a'Bhuiridh

Meall a' Bhuiridh is a mountain on the edge of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies near the top of Glen Coe and Glen Etive, overlooking the Kingshouse inn and the A82 road. The Glencoe Ski area is located on the northern slopes of the peak. Meall a' Bhuiridh is linked by a high bealach to the neighbouring peak of Creise, and the two hills are often climbed in conjunction, starting and finishing at the ski area carpark.

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Creise
2nd SeptBen Starav & Glas Bheinn Mhor

BEN Starav, at 1,078m/3,537ft, is the highest of the five Munros to the east of lower Glen Etive and, with a sea-level start, reaching its summit requires a brutal ascent. Ben Starav offers spectacular views, especially south-west down Loch Etive to Ben Cruachan and beyond.

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Ben Starav
Weekend of 14th to 16th SeptUllapool YH Wester Ross will be your oyster 
30th SeptBeinn Bhuidhe

Located north of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, the isolated peak of Beinn Bhuidhe rises to a height of 948m (3110 feet). Its summit is crowned by an Ordnance Survey pillar which is located roughly in the middle of the long triple topped summit ridge. The name Beinn Bhuidhe is derived from the Gaelic for "yellow hill".

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Beinn Bhuidhe
14th OctAuch Glen CorbettsChoice of several 
28th OctCnoc Coinnich, Lochgoilhead

Remember the clocks will have gone back overnight!

A Graham peak situated between Loch Goil and Loch Long in Argyll and Bute Council Area, Cnoc Coinnich rises to a height of 761m (2496 feet). This mountainous area of Argyll is known as Argyll's Bowling Green.

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 Cnoc Coinnich
11th NovTinto Hill

Tinto Hill is the largest and most prominent landmark in the upper reaches of the Clyde Valley and stands in complete isolation. For this reason, in good weather it provides excellent views through 360°. The summit provides panoramic views on a clear day of both east and west coasts, south towards the Scotland-England border and north to the Trossachs.

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Tinto Hill
25th NovMeall an Fhudair

Meall an Fhudair (764m) is a rough hill with many rock outcrops and two main ridges. The first running ENE to Meall nan Caora where it branches NNW to the crags of Sgairneach Mor and ESE to Troisgeach (733m). The second is a broad boggy ridge running WSW to Trosgiche (500m). Meall an Fhudair is accessible from the E via Troisgeach and Meall nan Caora or from the N via the hill track through Gleann nan Caorann.

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Meall an Fhudair

9th Dec

Ben Cleuch

The highest peak of the Ochils, Ben Cleuch may be approached from Tillicoultry, up the Mill Glen. The lower sections of the walk offer the sight of many delightful waterfalls, but then a long steep, but not difficult, ascent up grassy slopes reveals more and more of the Forth Valley to the south and south-west.

A circular route may be taken by descending into Alva and then back through woodlands to Tillicoultry. Though only of moderate difficulty this walk should only be tackled in fine weather.

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Ben Cleuch


Weekends
25th -27th May

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel                                              
As well as day trips we also have a programme of weekend expeditions.  These are usually very popular and are often fully subscribed. Further info on the weekend trips will be posted here later.
3rd -6th August          
Ratagan Youth Hostel
This will be a 4 day trip. More info later
14th -16th September
Ullapool Youth Hostel
More info later