Grade

Saturday

6th

February

C+

Pucks Glen and Kilmun Arboretum

Scenic walk up 'magical' Puck's Glen and through old pine plantation and arboretum..

Terrain: Tarmac road (closed to traffic), forest track and woodland paths. Can be muddy.

Distance: 11 km, duration 4 hrs, total ascent 400m to max. ht 245m.

Start point: Benmore Gardens car park. Distance from H’burgh: 45 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 363, grid ref: NS 143855.

Saturday

13th

February

C+

Tyndrum to Crianlarich

On the West Highland Way, passing the remains of the historic St Fillan’s Chapel, the Holy Pool and the site of one of Robert the Bruce’s battles. N.B. Taxi Fare of £1.20 approx required for return to Tyndrum. Contact Kathleen by previous Thursday to book seat.

Terrain: Mixture of good paths and tracks and a short section of surfaced road through farmland and woodland.

Distance: 9½ km, duration 3½ hrs, total ascent 248m to max. ht. 334m.

Start point: Green Wellie Stop Car Park, Tyndrum. Distance from H’burgh:  approx 38 miles.

OS Map 50 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 329306.

Sunday

14th

February

B+  

An Caisteal (The fortress or castle)

Path beside river Falloch before climbing pathless to Sron Gharbh (Rough Nose), continuing along the Twistin Hill eventually to reach the Munro. Return by outward route, hopefully enjoying the splendid views ahead.

Terrain: Both good and rough paths and grassy long elevated ridge. Minor scrambles here and there.

Distance: 11 km, duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 880m to max ht. 995m.

Start point: Keilator lay-by on A82 on south side of Glen Falloch, easy to miss. Distance from H’burgh: 33 miles.

OS Map 50 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 369239.

Saturday

20th

February

C+

Sauchie Crags

Start at Bannockburn Heritage Centre Stirling then on to north third reservoir and along path on edge of crags back to Heritage Centre via Lewis Hill.

Terrain: Road, forest tracks, path, some high points but safe paths.

Distance: 19 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent m to max. ht. 266m.

Start point: Bannockburn Heritage Centre car park. Distance from H’burgh:  approx 53 miles.

OS Map 57 / Explorer 348/366, grid ref: NS 796904.

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

27th

February

A(snow)/B+

Ben Vrackie (Speckled hill)

A direct approach from the west as an alternative to the more usual southern approach from Moulin.

Terrain: Open hill. Bring ice axe if there is snow or phone leader for loan of ice axe.

Distance: 7 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 841m to max. ht. 841m.

Start point: Kiliecrankie. Distance from H’burgh:  95 miles.

OS Map 43 / Explorer 386, grid ref: NN 918626.

0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER for a 2hr 45min drive

Sunday

28th

February

C

Glen Shira

Once a refuge for Rob Roy, Glen Shira is a pleasant glen north of Inveraray. The tarmac road by the River Shira is followed to the head of the glen. On the return, the river is crossed by a bridge and a rough track followed back to the start. The route is mainly flat.

Terrain: Tarmac road and stony, muddy track.

Distance: 15 km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 210m to max. ht. 80m.

Start point: Minor road off A83 leading to small cemetery at head of Loch Shira. Distance from H’burgh:  30 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 360/363, grid ref: NN 112103.

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