Grade

Sunday

6th

April

C

Scroggy Bank/Greenock Cut Circular

Leisurely walk – part on hillside and part along route of Greenock Cut aqueduct providing views over Firth of Clyde.

Terrain: Tracks and pathways.

Distance: 12 km, duration 3 hrs, total ascent 110m to max. ht. 275m.

Start point: Cornalees Visitor Centre Car Park.

OS Map 63 / Explorer 341, Grid ref: NS 247721.

Saturday

12th

April

B+

Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh (Hill of the son of the moor)

Initially on steep forest road, easing to more gentle rise. The road and forest are left at the Airigh Chailleach. Thereafter is a stretch of steep open grassy hillside. A wide ridge described as a classic highland ridge with some of the best mountain views in Scotland leads to the summit. After passing a lochan a fairly steep grassy descent leads to the end of the forest road and the return to the falls. At one point there is a fine stand of ancient Scots Pine in a reserve.

Terrain: Forest roads and grassy slopes.

Distance: 13½ km, duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 720 m to max. ht. 796 m.

Start point: Glen Orchy, Eas Urchaid Falls. Limited parking.
Note: As this walk is primarily for the views, if visibility is poor we will walk the cycle track from Bridge of Orchy to Eas Urchaid (12km – 2 cars)

OS Map 50 / Explorer 377, Grid ref: NN 242321.

Sunday

13th

April

C+

Gargunnock Hills

Start at Ballochleam and follow track along the base of the main cliffs of the Campsie Plateau. Fine views of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond and the Trossachs during the ascent of Lees Hill (411m). Continue to main 485m summit of Gargunnock Hills (Carleatheran). Fine views over the Forth Valley and the Highlands. Path descends to Spout of Ballochleam and continues back to start point at Ballochleam.

Terrain: Vehicle tracks, grassy paths, boggy in places and some pathless terrain.

Distance: 14 km, duration 5 - 6 hrs, total ascent 450 m to max. ht. 485 m.

Start point: Minor road at Ballochleam.

OS Map 57 / Explorer 348, Grid ref: NS 656927.

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

19th

April

A  

Ben Cruachan – West Outer

Forest track then on hill to Meall Copach and on and up to Meall an Each, the west outer of Ben Cruachan. Down north east ridge to Meall Riaghain.

Terrain: Trackless mountain.

Distance: 13 km, duration 8 hrs, total ascent 1000m to max ht. 906m.

Start point: Inverawe Country Park.

OS Map 50 / Explorer 377, Grid ref: NN 021317.

0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

Sunday

20th

April

C+

Fintry Hills

Along part of the Fintry Hills to Stronend. From Fintry, along the river and road then up and along the cliff edge over Double Craigs to Stronend. Returning along steep sheep track down the cliff and back along track and road.

Terrain: Muddy paths and tracks, sections of tarmac road, grassy and tussocky hillside.

Distance: 12 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 542 m to max. ht. 511 m.

Start point: Road junction in Fintry.

OS Map 57 / Explorer 348, Grid ref: NS 614868.

Saturday

26th

April

B

Inveruglas to Arrochar and back

Circular walk.

Terrain: Forest roads and tracks.

Distance: 25 km, duration 8 hrs, total ascent - m to max. ht. 100 m.

Start point: Inveruglas car park.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, Grid ref: NN 322097.

OPTIONAL return by PUBLIC BUS

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