Grade

Saturday

4th

March

C

West Highland Way north of Rowardennan

An undulating woodland walk along the east shore of Loch Lomond close to and above the Loch.

Terrain: well worn woodland paths with rocks and roots in places.

Distance: 12 km, duration 5 hrs, ascent 120 m to max. ht 120m.

Start point: Rowardennan car park. OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: 359986

Sunday

5th

March

B

Cnoc Coinnich

A walk up Coilessan Glen on track and a steep footpath onto moor or lairig. Trackless grassland to summit with dominant all round sector views from rarely climbed nearby peak.

Terrain: some 3 km on grassy moor and steepish final approach to top; can be soggy in parts in bad weather.    Distance: 8 km, duration 5 hrs, ascent 640 m to max. Ht. 761 m.

Start point: Parking at limit of public vehicular access (unmarked on maps) driving from Ardgarten Centre. Coilessan “Events” parking - west bank of Loch Long. Os Map 56 / Explorer 364,

grid ref: 259011.

Saturday

11th

March

C +

Antonine Wall

This is a continuation of the walk in the last programme with a slight overlap at start and finish.  The route follows the Antonine Wall from Kilsyth to Banknock, returning by the canal path.

Terrain:Mixture of minor road, farm road, track and canal path with generally easy walking in some open moorland, some farmland  and finally alongside the canal.

istance: 14 km, duration 4½ hrs, ascent 150m to max. Ht. 147m.

Start point: car park on left off B802 Kilsyth - Croy road shortly before the R. Kelvin and canal - travel time from H’burgh 1¼ hrs.  OS Map 64, grid ref: 720771.

It is emphasised that ‘A’ grade walks are strenuous and should only be attempted by those with high standards of fitness and stamina and who are also properly equipped and clothed for the conditions.

Leaders will quite properly turn away those who do not meet these standards as they could create difficulties or danger for other members of the group

Saturday

18th

March

A

C+

Beinn Tharsuinn and Beinn Lochain

Starting on road and track then a short but steep climb to 475m, followed by a high level

circular walk over grass and rocks to Beinn Lochain. There's a steep descent to the lochan

followed by a forest walk back to road.

Terrain: Grassy hills, some steep descents. Rough walking with tracks at the beginning and end of walk.

Distance: 12km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 775m to max. ht. 697m.

Start point: At junction nr. Lettermay, approx. 2 km past Lochgoilhead on the road to

Carrick Castle - parking limited. OS Map 56 / Explorer 363, grid ref: 188002.

0900 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

Or alternatively

 Lettermay to Carrick Castle (photo)

A walk mostly through charming woodland close to Loch Goil as far as ancient Carrick Castle. Road all the way but little traffic. Return by same route.  Terrain:  tarmac road.

Distance: 13 km, duration 4 ½ hrs, total ascent 327m to max ht. 47m.

Start point: At junction nr. Lettermay, approx. 2 km past Lochgoilhead on the road to

Carrick Castle - parking limited. OS Map 56 / Explorer 363, grid ref: 188002.

0900 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

Saturday

25th

March

C +

Kirkton Glen to Glen Dochart

A variation on this ever popular walk starting at Rob Roy’s grave, proceeding over forest track and then open hill to Lochan an Eireannaich (Lake of the Irishman)  from where there are fine views. Thereafter we descend to Glen Dochart and are picked up near Ledcharrie Farm on the A85 (Crianlarich to Lochearnhead road).

Terrain: commencing on good forestry roads, then tracks over modest inclines;  on the descent faint tracks over possibly boggy areas.

Distance: 16 km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 400m to max 600m.

FOR THIS WALK WE WILL UTILISE MINI-BUS TRANSPORT AND THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD CONTACT LEADER (tel: 01436 676022)  NO LATER THAN THURSDAY

23^RDMARCH. THERE IS A CHARGE FOR MINI-BUS TRANSPORT.

It is emphasised that ‘A’ grade walks are strenuous and should only be attempted by those with high standards of fitness and stamina and who are also properly equipped and clothed for the conditions.

Leaders will quite properly turn away those who do not meet these standards as they could create difficulties or danger for other members of the group

Sunday

26th

March

A  

Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a'Chochuill

Two Munros.

Terrain: Path on lower slopes and then on trackless mountains.

Distance: 11 km, duration 8 hrs, total ascent 1169m to max ht. 989m.

Start point: Near junction of A85 and B8077 about 3km west of Dalmally. (limited parking)

OS Map 50, grid ref 135283.

0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

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