Grade

Saturday

1st

August

C+

The Peninsula Way (Garelochhead to Kilcreggan)

A linear walk down the length of the Rosneath Peninsula. Return to Garelochhead by service bus. Note – bus fare or pass required.

Terrain: Woodland paths, some rough and wet, and forest tracks. One steep grassy climb of approximately 70m.

Distance: 13 km, duration 4½ hrs, total ascent 540m to max. ht. 180m.

Start point: Garelochhead Car Park.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 347, Grid ref: NS 239912.

Sunday

9th

August

B

Beinn Dubh and Luss Horseshoe

Climb up grassy ridge to Beinn Dubh, continue on path to Mid Hill. Follow path down Glen Luss .

Terrain: Grassy hillside, peat hags on top. Uneven terrain. Descent slippery on wet grass.

Distance: 10½ km, duration 5 hrs, total ascent 685m to max. ht 655m.

Start point: Luss car park.

OS Map 56 / Explorer 364, Grid ref: NS 359932.

Saturday

15th

August

B+  

Ben Venue ( Hill of the Caves )

Ben Venue is a rugged mountain overlooking the Trossachs and Loch Katrine. The north-east side is very steep but the south flank offers our more gentle approach along a well defined path, climbing steadily through beech woods, to open hill-side. Return is by outward route.

Terrain: Well defined path, muddy in places reaching open hill-side. A moderate climb with short, steeper pitches near the summit.

Distance: 12 km, duration 6 hrs, total ascent 690m to max ht. 729m.

Start point: Lay by on B829 by Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard.

OS Map 57 / Explorer 365, Grid ref: NN 459023.

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

22nd

August

A

Meall Copagach

Walk through Meall Copagach, Meall nan Each to Ben Cruachan. Then south via the dam to the other cars at Cruachan power station.

Terrain: Open hill.

Distance: 10 km, duration 8 hrs, total ascent 1300 m to max. ht. 1126 m.

Start point: Inverawe country park Smokery car park.

OS Map 50 / Explorer 377, Grid ref: NN 021317.

0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER for a 1½ hour drive

Sunday

23rd

August

C+

Carbeth huts and Auchineden path

From Carbeth Inn, start on paths through the huts, cross open ground and join the W.H.W for a short distance. Then over more open ground by a burn, cross the A809 and follow a path round Auchineden Farm and through forest. Join the A809 at Auchengillan and walk along a grass verge for about 1km to return to the Inn.

Terrain: Paths and tracks, can be muddy, and rough open ground.

Distance: 10 km, duration 4 hrs, total ascent 290 m to max. ht. 170 m.

Start point: Carbeth Inn car park A809.

OS Map 64 / Explorer 347, Grid ref: NS 524791.

Saturday

29th

August

C+ (B)

Glen Tarken

Going north from St.Fillans on a forest path and then forestry road with good views down over the loch and hopefully a lot of heather in bloom. This is a circular walk, repeating only the last few metres. There is the opportunity to extend the walk (and the grade) by climbing to the rocky top of Craig Ruadh depending on conditions and the energy of the walkers. The party could easily split as the road return is straightforward.

Terrain: Forest path then forestry road. The extension is rough and initially steep moorland.

Distance: 14 (19) km, duration 5 (7) hrs, total ascent 300 (612) m to max. ht. 400 (712) m.

Start point: Car park on A85 Lochearnhead – St. Fillans Road just past toilets before St. Fillans.

OS Map 51 / Explorer 368, Grid ref: NN 689246.

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