28th December 2026 : Local Walk & Pub Crawl
Local walk and Pub Crawl which starts at the Marine Hotel, Stonehaven. Times and start points will be posted on Spond nearer the time.
2026 SMHC Calendars Now Available
Our new 2026 calendar is now available to buy, capturing some of Scotland’s fantastic scenery and dramatic mountains throughout 2025. A great stocking filler or first foot for friends, family and neighbours. Available from Karin Marshall via Facebook or any of our club Committee Members. £4 each or 3 for …
Morven Wi’ the Stonehaven Crew – A Poem by Paul Nairn
** Morven Wi’ the Stonehaven Crew** Oot frae Stonehaven, a hardy band, Wi’ boots an’ sticks, we took oor stand. Twenty-six souls, brave an’ bold, Climbed Morven’s slopes in sleet an’ cold. The wind it howled, the hail did sting, Wi’ gusts that made the heather sing. But Ryan, Gary, …
New SMHC Embroidered Badges
We have a new product for sales, 3 inch diameter embroidered badges for sewing onto bags or clothing, or can be applied with velcro tape. Price £2.50 each or 2 for £4.00 Available from Willie Morris. Mail order available for additional £2 fee, with payment by bank transfer to the …
10th – 11th January 2025 : Weekend Meet : Muir Cottage
Organiser Karin Marshall Muir CottageInvereyBraemar 5 miles west of Braemar on the north side of the roadOS Landranger Map: Sheet 43 Braemar and Blair AthollGrid Ref. NO078896 Muir cottage is ideally situated for hill bagging, with 37 Munros, 8 Corbetts and a Fiona all within 12 miles of the bunkhouse. …
11th January 2025 : Day Meet : Carn Liath/Creag an Dail Bheag
Organiser Paul Yarnold Carn Liath/Creag an Dail Bheag Day walk with the option of an overnight stay in Muir Cottage bunkhouse Inverey Friday 10th and Saturday 11th. If you wish to attend the walk only, click Attend on Spond.Should you wish to stay the weekend at Muir Cottage please refer …
28th January 2025 : Indoor Meet : No.44 Hotel & Bar, Alistair Beeley on Early years of SMHC
Alistair Beeley will recount adventures from the early years of SMHC now in its 48th year. Illustrated with photos provided by some of our senior members. From 19.30hrs at No.44 Hotel & Bar, Stonehaven.
16th February 2025 : Day Meet : Morven
Organiser William Morris Braes of Morven and Roar Hill OS Landranger Map: Sheet 37, Strathdon and AlfordStart point: 500m north of Bridgefoot, NJ410044Distance from Stonehaven Square to start point: 39 milesWalk distance: 10kmsAscent: 700mEstimated duration: 4.5 hours There is ample parking just north of Bridgefoot at the junction of the …
18th February 2025 : Indoor Meet : No.44 Hotel & Bar, Calum Richardson
Guest speaker Calum Richardson on expeditions to Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua. Doors open 19.30hrs at No.44 Hotel and Bar, Stonehaven.
14th – 15th March 2025 : Weekend Meet : Inveraray Hostel
Organiser Steve McFarland Inveraray HostelDalmally RoadInverarayPA32 8XD 01499 302562www.inverarayhostel.co.ukOS Landranger Map Sheet 56 Loch Lomond and InverarayGrid Ref. NN094086 Located within a two minute walk of the historic loch-side town of Inveraray the hostel provides simple comfortable rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, communal dining area, shared bathrooms and a …
18th March 2025 : Indoor Meet : No.44 Hotel & Bar, James Brownhill, Walking the Haute Route
James Brownhill guest speaker on Walking the Haute Route. Tuesday 18th @ 19.30 hrs at No.44 Hotel and Bar, Stonehaven.
19th – 20th April 2025 : Weekend Meet : Glen Ogle/Glen Dochart Camping
Organiser Willie Morris Lochearnhead-Luib-Lochearnhead OS Landranger Map: Sheet 51, Loch Tay & Glen DochartDriving distance Stonehaven to Lochearnhead: 110 miles, drive time approx 2½ hoursWalking distances: Day 1 approx. 16kms / Day 2 approx 16kms Optional diversions to Corbetts :- Creag Mac Rànaich 3kms / Meall an t Seallaidh 4kms …
19th – 26th May 2025 : May Week : Kintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
Organiser Karen YarnoldNote: May Week is rather later this year and the bunkhouse is booked from Monday to Monday morning.Kintail Outdoor CentreMorvichKintailIV40 8HQ OS Landranger Map 33 (Loch Alsh, Glen Sheil & Loch Hourn)Grid Ref. NH967211 SMHC has booked the entire bunkhouse which sleeps 20, spaces are still available. The …
13th – 15th June 2025 : Weekend Meet : Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric
June Friday 13th Saturday 14th & Sunday 15thOrganiser Ralph Davidson Strawberry Cottage Glen AffricOS Landranger Map Sheet 25 Glen Carron & Glen AffricGrid Ref. NH132207Walkers will rendezvous at the carpark at the eastern end of Loch Affric (NH200233) The cottage has been booked for 3 nights, members have the option …
20th July 2025 : Day Meet : Glen Lyon
Organiser Paul Yarnold Glen Lyon Four: Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg & Meall Na Aighean. OS Landranger Map: Sheet 51, Loch Tay and Glen DochartStart point: NN655478 lay-by approx 1.5km west of InvervarDistance from Stonehaven Square to start point: 100 milesWalk distance: 18.5kmAscent: 1345mEstimated duration: 10 hours This is …
16th August 2025 : Day Meet : Cairngorm Ski Centre – Loch Avon Circuit (Possible Weekend)
Day walk: Cairngorm Ski Centre, Loch Avon circuit. Overnight stay: Option of an overnight stay in self arranged accommodation one or both nights.If you wish to attend the walk only, click Attend on Spond. Should you wish to stay overnight please contact Ralph directly. Organiers Day walk Paul YarnoldOvernight stay …
12th – 13th September 2025 : Weekend Meet : Ronnan Cottage, Aultbea
Organiser Karen Yarnold Ronnan Cottage, AultbeaOS Landranger Map Sheet 19 Gairloch & UllapoolGrid Ref. NG873891 Ronnan cottage is situated in Aultbea village on Loch Ewe 7 miles north of Poolewe. The cottage sleeps 8 in three bedrooms, with mattresses and pillows but bring your own sleeping bag. There is a …
19th October 2025 : Day Meet : Walkthrough from Airlie Mont. to Glen Clova Hotel
Organiser Paul Yarnold Airlie Tower to Glen Clova Hotel OS Landranger Map: Sheet 44 Ballater and Glen ClovaStart point: Scott-Wilson Monument NO372606 Distance from Stonehaven to Start Point: 42 milesWalk distance: 16 kms.Estimated duration: 6 Hours 15 mins.Ascent: 534 metres This is planned as a walkthrough, it will require several …
28th October 2025 : Indoor Meet : No.44 Hotel & Bar – Mountains, Medicine and Madness
A talk by Dr Mark Dewhurst – Mark will describe his involvement in the work of the International Porter Protection Group in the Gokyo Valley, Nepal as well as his interest in the perils of altitude sickness. From 19.30 hrs at Number 44 Hotel & Bar, Allardice Street, Stonehaven.Suggested Donation …
14th – 15th November 2025 : Weekend Meet : Mill Cottage, Feshie Bridge
Organiser Anne SinclairMill Cottage, Feshie bridge OS Landranger Map Sheet 35(Kingussie & Monadhliath Mountains.)Grid Ref. NH847048 Mill Cottage is situated 300m off the north side of the B970 approximately 0.5 kms on the road west of Feshie bridge. The cottage can accommodate 14 persons in 2 rooms, with 4 bunks …
