Grade

Saturday

4th

February

B+

Beinn Chonzie (Photo468)

One of the smaller Munroes with good views and the likelihood of seeing white hares.

Terrain: Rough landrover track then open grassland .

Distance: 13 km, duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 710m to max. ht 931m.

Start point: Car park at Invergeldie, Glen Lednock. Distance from H’burgh: 65 miles.

Sunday

5th

February

C+

Sallochy Trail (Photo469)(470)(471)

After a gradual ascent through Sallochy Forest, there are splendid views of Loch Lomond and beyond. The descent is on a steeper path which joins part of The West Highland Way for the return to the car park.

Terrain: Forest roads and tracks.

Distance: 10 km, duration 3 hrs, total ascent 290m to max. ht. 240m.

Start point: Sallochy Car Park. Distance from H’burgh:  24 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NS 379958.

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

11th

February

A  

Beinn Dubhcraig

From Dalrigh follow track to Cononish Farm crossing the river by the footbridge and directly up the north ridge of Dubhcraig to the summit. Return by the path down through the ancient woodland close to the Allt Coire Dubhcraig and across the footbridge to meet the track to the car park.

Terrain: Good 4km track as far as footbridge but only faint path on north ridge and descent into Coire Dubhcraig. Mainly grassy with a few rock outcrops near the summit.

Distance: 14 km, duration 7 hrs, total ascent 850m to max ht. 978m.

Start point: Dalrigh Carpark off A82 near Tyndrum. Distance from H’burgh: 38 miles.

OS Map 50 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 344292.

0830 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

Sunday

12th

February

C

Lairig Arnan

An attractive walk along this high glen with dramatic views enroute. After 1km on road we access a good track which mounts steadily to 350 meters onto the southern slopes of Troisgeach hill at water control unit.

Terrain: Road and track .

Distance: 13 km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 220m to max. ht. 350m.

Start point: Drovers Inn A82 Inverarnan. Distance from H’burgh:  25 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 318185.

Sunday

19th

February

B+

Beinn Ime

Climb steeply north east up glen then north-north east up to summit.

Terrain: Mountain paths & steep grassy hillside with some boggy sections.

Distance: 8 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 826m to max. ht. 1011m.

Start point: Lay by half way up Rest & Be Thankful in Glen Croe just past bridge. Distance from H’burgh:  23 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 242060.

Saturday

25th

February

B+

Beinn Ruisg via Mulea Plantation

Gentle climb up woodland track followed by steeper ascent of open hillside to broad peat hagged ridge. Return by outward route for fine views of Loch Lomond’s islands.

Terrain: Established woodland track, grassy hillside and peat hagged hilltop with many boggy areas.

Distance: 11 km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 611m to max. ht. 595m.

Start point: Lay by on West side of A82, 1km north of A817 junction to Garelochhead. Distance from H’burgh:  7 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 347, grid ref: NS 354893.

Sunday

26th

February

C

Glen Fyne

Linear walk in Glen Fyne alongside the River Fyne. We’ll go as far as Inverchorachan, or further if you wish. Good views of surrounding hills and back down the Glen to Loch Fyne.

Terrain: Quiet surfaced road and then tracks.

Distance: 15 km, duration 4 hrs, total ascent 100m to max. ht. 100m.

Start point: Car park at entrance to Glen Fyne, just off A83. Distance from H’burgh:  35 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 363, grid ref: NN 193127.

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