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10th December 2017 – Glen Esk
Map 44, Grid Ref 447804 From the car park at the head of Glen Esk, a relatively easy ascent of the most easterly Munro, Mount Keen, can be made. The route goes via Glen Mark to join the track on the west side of the Ladder Burn, then north to …
Programme of Events from October 2016 to December 2017
2016 Sunday 16th October – Day Meet – Fungle/ Firmounth round trip from Birse Castle Tuesday 25th October – Indoor Meet – 8.00pm Station Hotel – Toby Burrell – Climbing in Pantagonia Friday 18th November – Weekend Meet – Ochils Club Hut. Tuesday 29th November – Indoor Meet- Andy Hall – …
20160617 17th to 19th June 2016 – Inveray Bunkhouse, Argyll
(Map 56, Grid Ref: 093 087) Now an independent bunkhouse, (former SYHA hostel), Inveray Bunkhouse is Located on Dalmally Road, Inveray. Tel. 01499 302454 Arrive Friday evening, check-in time between 1600 – 2100. All bedding provided. Breakfast available for £3.50 Cost £17.00 pppn
20160417 17th April 2016 – Glenshee
(Map 43, Grid Ref 139 782) The opportunities are numerous, especially using the elevation of the Ski Centre (650m). Numerous hills West and East side of the A93 can be climbed. Glas Maol, Creag Leacach, Carn an Tuirc, Carn Aosda, Cairnwell, Carn na Sac, Carn a’Gheoidh. A few good rounds …
20160717 17th July 2016 – Ben Rinnes
Ben Rinnes is a fine isolated hill situated to the south west of Dufftown. Its distinctive conical shape can be seen from many parts of the Grampians and it most easily climbed from the car park on the road to Edinville. A visit to the tors on the north west …
20160221 21st February 2016 – Lochnagar Plus High Tea at Station Hotel
(Map 44, Grid Ref 244861) The mountain’s principal feature is a north-facing corrie around which most of the subsidiary tops as well as the main peak sit. The mountain is a Munro and is popular with hill walkers at all times of the year. The most common ascent route is …
20160821 21st August 2016 – Tomintoul
(Map 36/37, Grid ref 170186) As the highest village in Scotland, its a great starting point for many hills, Munros or Grahams. North along the Strath Avon lie the hills of Cromdale, where reindeer can often be seen on the high tops. A bike is most useful to follow the …
20161211 11th December 2016 – Mount Blair & Duchray Hill
(Map 43, Grid Ref 167629 & 161672) Mount Blairs prominent cone stands out between Glen Shee and Glen Isla, Duchray Hill lies 4klm to the north of Mount Blair across the B951. Splendid views possible on a good clear day from the massive summit cairn and triangulation pillar. Climbed from …
20160522 22nd May 2016 – Glen Moy
(Map 44/45, Grid Ref 391 627) This glen is next to glen Clova and you can start walking from there at (373653), a car parking area on the B955, the right hand Clova Road. Quite a few tops to cover Manywee (685m), Firmbacks (756m), Craigthran (550m), total ascent over (914m) …
Northern Constabularys New “Going to the Hills” Form
A form that climbers and hillwalkers are encouraged to fill out before heading into Scotland’s hills has been made available online. The Going to the Hills contact form has details that would be useful to police and mountain rescue teams in the event of an emergency. Once filled out, the …
21st July 2013 – Glen Shee
(Map No 43, Grid Ref 139782) A chance to hone up on your wild life skills. Dr Peter Darvill of the British Trust for Ornithology will escort us on a day on the hill and give us instruction on identifying and reporting back on what we see when out and …
24th / 25th January 2015 – Burns Supper
(Map 43) Rucksacks Hostel, 15 Mar Road, Braemar, AB35 5YL. Telephone 01339741517 Bed linen will be provided on a first come first served basis. Please bring your own sleeping bag as not all beds have bed linen. More details to be added soon.
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 …