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Date 2006 |
Grade |
Title and
Description |
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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
October |
A
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Beinn Bhuidhe
From
A83, walk up Glen Fyne to the end, climb Ceann Garbh, continue to Beinn
Bhuidhe, then Stac a’ Chuirn and Tom a’ Phiobaire. Descend and climb Clachan
Hill. Finally a steep descent down to the Power Station and the car park.
Planned return route from summit of Beinn Bhuidhe is weather dependant.
Terrain:
Road and
track on this in. Path on the hill. Steep descent on the way off.
Distance: 20 km, duration
8 hrs, total ascent 1500m to max. 948m.
Start point: Car park
100m before smokery at head of Loch Fyne.
OS Map 56 / Explorer
362, 363, 364, grid ref: NN 194126.
0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER
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Saturday
7th
October |
B
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Mullach Coire a’ Chuir - (possibly
- Top of the corrie on the rounded hill)
All
open trackless with some steep ascents.
Terrain:
Grassland, some boggy. Quite steeply undulating. Extensive views from tops
if clear!
Distance 9½ km,
duration 5½-6 hrs, total ascent 900m to max. 658m
Start point:
Corrow Farm on Carrick Castle road 1½
km beyond Lochgoilhead.
Limited parking on road
OS Map 56 / Explorer
363N, grid ref: NN 118004.
0900 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER
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Saturday
14th
October |
B + |
Meall a’ Bhuiridh and Creise
From
the White Corries Ski Centre follow chair lift route to plateau above Creag
Dhubh NN257 520. Head SW to N ridge of Meall a' Bhuirdh and ascend S to
summit NN250 503. Descend WSW on narrow ridge to col (930m) NN242 500.
Scramble to summit plateau of Creise head N to summit NN238 506. Reverse
route to return (or, if weather is favourable, a descent via the steep slabs
of Stob A’ Ghlais Choire may be made).
Terrain:
Hill / Mountain.
Distance: 11 - 13km, duration
6 - 7 hrs, total ascent 970m to max. 1108m.
Start point:
White Corries Ski Centre.
OS Map 41 / Explorer
348, grid ref: NN 266525.
0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER
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Sunday
15th
October |
C + |
Inverbeg to Tarbet
via Glen Douglas
A
two car linear walk through Glen Douglas picking up the rough track which
follows the west highland railway round past Arrochar and back round to
Tarbet.
Terrain:
Initially on Tarmac road for the length of Glen Douglas followed by
Landrover track which can be muddy at times
Distance 15 km, duration
5 hrs,
total ascent 300m to max. 260m.
Start point:
Inverbeg Inn car park to arrange distribution of cars. Permission obtained.
OS Map 56 / Explorer
364, grid ref: NS 345975.
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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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Saturday
21st
October |
A |
Ben Chonzie and
Glen Turret (photo1)(photo2)
An
alternative route to the summit of Ben Chonzie. Meet at the Loch Turret Dam
Car Park in Glen Turret - at the end of the minor road signposted "The
Famous Grouse Experience" off the A85 as you enter Crieff from the west.
Terrain:
Tracks and open
hillside.
Distance 17 km, duration
8 hrs,
total ascent 700m to max. 950m.
Start point:
Glen Turret Dam
car park.
OS Map 52 / Explorer
368E, grid ref: NN 821264.
0800 HRS DEPARTURE FROM HELENSBURGH PIER
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Sunday
22nd
October |
C + |
Garadhan Forest
and Conic Hill
Outward and return on a section of the West Highland Way, with a short steep
ascent from the way to the Conic Hill summit. Carried out at an easy pace.
Terrain:
Forest Tracks and
rough tracks through moorland.
Distance 14 km, duration
4½ hrs,
total ascent 380m to max. 3606m.
Start point:
Garadhan Forest
car park.
OS Map 57 / Explorer
347, grid ref: NS 479908.
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Saturday
28th
October |
C + |
Ardgartan to
Lochgoilhead – via Corran Lochan
Initially metalled road from car park, then forest track to Corran Lochan.
Path from Corran Lochan to Stuckbeg then forest track to Lochgoilhead.
Return form Lochgoilhead by public transport (bus) to Ardgartan car park,
please remember to bring money for the fare.
Terrain:
Road, forest
track, made up paths.
Distance 20 km, duration 6 hrs,
total ascent 520m to max. 370m.
Start point:
Ardgartan Forest walks car park.
OS Map 56 / Explorer
364S, grid ref: NN 269037.
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Sunday
29th
October |
B + |
Beinn Luibhean (Hill of the little plant) (photo)
A
steady climb up the glen following the burn to Bealach a’Mhargaidh before a
grassy climb to a summit in the very heart of the Arrochar Alps.
Terrain:
Partially along firm narrow path but mainly trackless moorland.
Distance 6 km, duration
4 hrs,
total ascent 690m to max. 857m.
Start point:
Lay-by on right of A83 road, just beyond road bridge half way up Glen Croe.
OS Map 56 / Explorer
364, grid ref: NN 242063.
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