Grade

Sunday

1st

April

C+

Stronend in the Fintry Hills

Along a path beside the river, through a wooded area and about ½ km on road. Cross a field and then up and along the cliff edge over Double Craigs to Stronend. Return on steep sheep tracks down the cliff followed by track and road to start.

Terrain: Very muddy paths and tracks, short road section, grassy and tussocky hillside.

Distance: 12 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 430m to max. ht 511m.

Start point: Fintry Sports Club Car Park. Distance from H’burgh: 26 miles.

OS Map 57 / Explorer 348 grid ref: NS 614869.

Sunday

8th

April

B+

Beinn an Lochain

Ascending by the North-east ridge, which is steep and narrow in places, returning by the same route to the north of Loch Restil.

Terrain: Very narrow, very steep, rocky mountain track requiring clambering. Unsuitable in windy or icy conditions as it is very exposed and steep with long drops!

Distance: 5 km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 755m to max. ht 901m.

Start point: Roadside lay by, north of Loch Restil on A83 just before Butterbridge in Glen Kinglas. Distance from H’burgh: 25 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364 grid ref: NN 234088.

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

14th

April

A

Maol Meadhonach

Two cars needed. Starting from Butter Bridge, follow Glen Kinglas past Abyssinia and on to some pylons. Thence West to reservoir and on to Glen Fyne to the second car.

Terrain: Mixture of track, open hillside and metalled road.

Distance: 14 km, duration 6 - 8 hrs, total ascent 1000m to max. ht. 684m.

Start point: Butter Bridge car park. Distance from H’burgh: 26 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 234095.

Sunday

15th

April

C+  

Arrochar to Inveruglas and back

Walk will be taken at an easy pace.

Terrain: Paths, tarmac road and open moorland.

Distance: 16 km, duration 5 - 6 hrs, total ascent 150m to max ht. 145m.

Start point: Car park at head of Loch Long, Succoth. Pay and display £1. Distance from H’burgh: 20 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 294049.

Saturday

21st

April

B+  

Beinn Mhic Chasgaig

Follow rough path by burn, traverse ravine by narrow wooden rope bridge. Re-cross burn after 1km to ascend hill up side of gorge. Return either by outward route or alternatively continue over summit & then south east down to col. Then veer south west to rejoin rough path by burn.

Terrain: Rough paths, burn crossings, steep ascent, open hillside.

Distance: 9 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 864m to max ht. 864m.

Start point: Alltchaorunn, Glen Etive. Distance from H’burgh: 65 miles.

OS Map 41, 50 / Explorer 384, grid ref: NN 198513.

Saturday

28th

April

C  

Furnace / Auchindrain Circular

Leisurely walk through lovely countryside with stops to view the natural heritage and industrial past of the area.

Terrain:

Distance: 10 km, duration 3 hrs, total ascent 230m to max ht. 150m.

Start point: Off road parking area west of A83 close to Auchindrain Museum. Distance from H’burgh: 46 miles.

OS Map 55 / Explorer 360 / 363, grid ref: NN 029032.

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

29th

April

A  

Ben Vorlich (Lomond) Circular Route

This route starts just before Stuckendroin Farm near Ardlui, at the farm taking a right through the gate marked “Access to Ben Vorlich” starting our ascent to the Little Hills, via Stuc na Nughinn and then to Ben Vorlich. Then descending by the north-east ridge, completing a horseshoe circuit of Coire Creagach, Stob-nan Coinnich Bhacain then back down to Stuckendroin Farm. This is a little more demanding than the other routes on Vorlich but the views are spectacular of Loch Lomond throughout.

Terrain: Mixed terrain: some pathless sections, some boggy parts, some scrambling and care avoiding vertical drops in bad weather.

Distance: 10 km, duration 6 - 7 hrs, total ascent 1032m to max ht. 943m.

Start point: Parking slightly opposite Stuckendroin Farm at the verge on other side of the road. Distance from H’burgh: 24 miles.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, grid ref: NN 323146.

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