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23rd – 25th June 2017 – Sail Mhor Croft

Map 19, Grid Ref 064893 Sail Mhor Croft Hostel was established by its present owners, Dave and Lynda Neville, in 1978, to provide high quality inexpensive accommodation. Situated at the foot of the famous An Teallach mountain range, it is ideally situated for mountaineers. We can cater for up to …

15th – 17th September 2017 – Newtonmore Bunkhouse

Map 35, Grid Ref 713989 Arrive Friday evening, bedding provided. Well located for those wishing to visit the numerous Munros and Corbetts in the Badenoch and Strathspey area. Close by are the rolling Monadh Liath and Drumochter hills. We’re spoiled for choice this weekend, as Newtonmore is also handy for …

17th – 19th November 2017 – Ochills

Map 50, Grid Ref 392251 A well appointed hut, recently refurbished, about a mile east of Crianlarich on the A85 and adjacent the Ben More Restaurant Bar and Restaurant. Access to numerous hills. Munros, Corbetts and Grahams alike, with Ben More and Stob Binien on the doorstep. Cost is likely …

Loch Quoich & Knoydart Photos (Thomas Zschammer)

On a recent walk while stopped at Barrisdale Bothy we met a very friendly young gentleman from Munich,Germany called Thomas Zschammer. Thomas was over in Scotland taking in some of our most spectacular scenery, including Loch Quoich, Knoydart, Torridon, Isle of Mull, Iona, Tobermory and Glencoe. As an avid photographer …

8th/9th March 2013 – Aultguish Inn Bunkhouse

12 spaces available £16 pppn Location – Main Road, Garve, Ullapool, V23 2PQ (In the lea of the Glasgarnoch Reservoir about 8 miles out of Garve, heading for Ullapool). Bunk rooms are all en-suite with central heating and come with bottom bed sheet only. If you wish bed-linen it can …

Safety

All walkers are expected to have the following basic equipment before going onto the hills. Remember as we climb the temperature drops and wind increases. Boots with good ankle support, firm sole and good tread Warm windproof clothing e.g. fleece/jumper plus spare layer; no jeans Waterproof jacket and over-trousers Thermal …