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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 |
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Sunday
1st
June |
A |
Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain (Hill of the Hillocks and Stack of the High Part)
The mountain is approached by the trackless but wide south-east ridge, over grass first then crags and boulders leading to the crest just south of the Tulaichean summit. The grassy ridge path is followed NNW to reach the summit of Cruach Ardrain. The return is south to a bealach and then drops east to a track beside the Inverlochlarig burn.
Terrain:
Steep grassy moorland and rocky mountain ridges.
Distance: 11 km, duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 1030 m to max ht. 1046 m.
Start
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Car park at end of tarmac road in Balquhidder Glen, 750m east of Inverlochlarig Farm.
OS Map
56 and 57 / Explorer 365, grid ref: NN 446185.
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Saturday
7th
June |
B |
Brig O’ Turk Circular
Walk up Glen Finglas, Lag a’Phuill and back to Brig O’ Turk. The “Mell Trail”. Strenuous walk.
Terrain:
Forest track.
Distance: 21 km,
duration 7 hrs, total ascent 650 m to max. ht. 600 m.
Start point:
Forest car park about 1km after turning north in Brig O’Turk.
OS Map 57 / Explorer , Grid ref: NN 531074. |
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Saturday
14th
June |
B |
Circular walk around Beinn Narnain (Hill of Notches)
From the car park the route climbs steeply, following the line of an old tramway to a forest road. This road is followed up Glen Loin, then west following the Allt Coiregrogain to the back of the glen. The path then climbs steeply up a grass slope to the Bealach a'Mhaim. From here the path joins the normal return route from the Cobbler.
Terrain:
Forestry tracks, hill paths with a steep grassy scramble up the head of the glen.
Distance: 12 km,
duration 6 hrs, total ascent 630 m to max. ht. 630 m.
Start point:
Succoth car park near Arrochar
(£1 for car park).
OS Map 56 / Explorer , Grid ref: NN 295048. |
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Saturday
21st
June |
X |
Go Ape at Aberfoyle
A visit to the award winning high wire forest adventure course with rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides 13 metres up in the trees. Cost is £25 adults and £20 for 11 – 17 years old.
Visit will depend on reasonable numbers wishing to go when a block booking will be tried for. Those interested or wanting further information must contact Jim before 7th June.
Terrain:
Like no previous ‘walk’!
Distance: km,
duration about 3 hrs, total ascent m to max. ht. m.
Start point:
David Marshall Lodge north of Aberfoyle on Duke’s Pass Road
(£2 parking fee).
OS Map / Explorer , Grid ref: NN 519016 . |
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Sunday
22nd
June |
C+ |
Loch Ard Forest
Follow forest roads through open forest and along lochside. There are some lovely views of Loch Ard and the surrounding hills.
Terrain:
Forest roads.
Distance: 16km, duration 5hrs, total ascent -m to max ht. 130m.
Start point:
Parking to right at Lochard Cottages, reached by a left turn in Kinlochard.
OS
Map 57 / Explorer -, Grid ref: NN 447021.
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Saturday
28th
June
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B |
Loch Chon to Loch Lomond (Inversnaid Hotel)
Walking mainly on paths through woodland, open country and along loch sides.
Terrain:
Forest, moor, hills, lochside.
Distance: 19 km,
duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 350 m to max. ht. 350 m.
Start point:
Mini bus booking required. See inside cover of printed programme for details.
OS Map / Explorer , Grid ref: By Mini-bus only
0930 HRS DEPARTURE
FROM HELENSBURGH PIER by MINI-BUS |
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Ramblers' Association
Scotland