Grade

Saturday

5th

July

C+

Ardgartan to Lochgoilhead

Cross country via the Allt Coire Odhair and Donich Water.

Terrain: Forest track, moorland and some muddy footpaths. Steep at start.

Distance: 9 km, duration 4½ hrs, total ascent 400m to max. ht 400m.

Start point: Car park, Ardgartan Forestry Offices.

OS Map 56 / Explorer -, Grid ref: NN 269037

RETURN to Ardgartan by PUBLIC BUS

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

12th

July

A+

Across Rannoch Moor (Bracken Moor)

A long, but rewarding, walk across the heart of Rannoch Moor. From Rannoch Station follow the forestry track along the northern shore of Loch Laidon. Where the track ends, follow the path on the south side of Stob na Cruaiche until north of the Allt Lochain Ghaineamhaich where the route heads south. Unless in spate, this shallow river will need to be forded as there are no stepping stones or bridges. Once south of the river, the route continues south/west across the trackless moor keeping to the high ground. The A82 is crossed near Loch Ba and the route continues south on a muddy track to join the West Highland Way, which then is followed back to the start point at Bridge of Orchy.

Terrain: Forestry track, muddy hill path, trackless moorland and a small section by the side of the A82.

Distance: 35 km, duration 10 hrs, total ascent 50 m to max. ht. 350 m. The start point for the walk is at a height of 310m and the end point 150m

Start point: Helensburgh Pier 06:40 Bridge Of Orchy Station 08:00 Alternatively catch the Sleeper straight through to Rannoch station.

OS Maps 41,42 & 50 / Explorer -, grid ref: NN 423579.

NOTE VERY EARLY DEPARTURE

Saturday

12th

July

B  

Campsie Glen and Cort-ma-Law

Moorland, woodland and railway tracks, returning to start along the dismantled railway.

Terrain: Paths but muddy, disused railroad and woodland.

Distance: 14 km, duration 5½ hrs, total ascent 550m to max ht. 531m.

Start point: Clachan of Campsie.

OS Map 64 / Explorer -, Grid ref: NS 610795.

Saturday

19th

July

C+  

Glen Lochay

A short glen in old hunting forest. An easy walk on riverside and hillside tracks with some burns to cross.

Terrain: Tracks all the way.

Distance: 12 km, duration 4½ hrs, total ascent 230m to max ht. 400m.

Start point: Kenknock.

OS Map 51 / Explorer 378, Grid ref: NN 466365.

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

20th

July

A  

Ben Lomond East Ridge

From Loch Dhu through forest, up Beinn Bhan and onto Ben Lomond. If weather is good, down one of the north ridges to Comer.

Terrain: Forest track and open hill.

Distance: 16 km, duration 9 hrs, total ascent 1000m to max ht. 974m.

Start point: Loch Dhu car park on left side of B829 about 1.75 miles beyond Kinlochard.

OS Map 56 / Explorer -, Grid ref: NN 433036.

0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER

Sunday

27th

July

C  

Brig O’ Turk circular walk

The route incorporates Loch Drunkie and Three Bens viewpoints.

Terrain: All on forestry tracks which might be very churned up and muddy in places.

Distance: 10.6 km, duration 4 hrs, total ascent 343m to max ht. 210m.

Start point: Car park near bridge at Brig O’Turk.

OS Map 57 / Explorer -, Grid ref: NN 533066.

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