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Date 2009 |
Grade |
Title and
Description |
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Saturday
5th
September |
B |
Fiarach
Approach over high moor, can be wet in rainy weather. Circular walk on track up Gleann Auchreoch.
Terrain:
5km along firm track. Then grassy climb of 250m to reach Creagan Soilleir at 645m. High moorland to Fiarach, then
descent.
Distance: 11 km,
duration 6 hrs, total ascent 500m to max. ht 652m.
Start point:
Dalrigh parking off A82.
OS Map Landranger 50, Explorer 364 & 377, Grid ref: NN 344291 |
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Sunday
6th
September |
C |
Balloch Country Park, Boturich Estate and National Park Headquarters Open Day
A walk through Balloch Country Park and parts of the Boturich Estate with the option of visiting
the National Park Headquarters in Carrochan afterwards.
Terrain:
A mixture of tracks and paths through woodland and parkland.
Distance: 10 km,
duration 3 hours for walk, 1 hour for HQ visit, total ascent negligible m to max. ht. m.
Start point:
Car Park on the road
through Balloch,
opposite the main
entrance to Balloch Park.
OS Map Landranger 56 / Explorer 347, Grid ref: NS 394820. |
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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
12th
September |
A |
Stob An Eas, Beinn an t-Seilich & Beinn an Lochain
Walk along ridge line to south of Glen Kinglas.
Terrain:
Open hillside with no paths
.
Distance: 8 km,
duration 7 hrs, total ascent 1300 m to max. ht. 901 m.
Start point:
Two car walk starting at lay by on A83 just east of A815 junction finishing at
Butterbridge lay-by (NN 235089).
OS Map Landranger 56 / Explorer 364, Grid ref: NN 193099.
0830 HRS DEPARTURE
FROM HELENSBURGH PIER
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Sunday
13th
September
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C+ |
Strathyre to Callander
Linear walk along section of National Cycle Route 7, with bus return.
*Bus fare of £3·12 needed for return to Strathyre. Contact Kathleen by previous Thursday to book
bus seat.
Terrain:
Surfaced or rough tracks and paths. Fairly level walk mostly along disused railway
track.
Distance: 14½ km, duration approx 4 hrs, total ascent 325m to max ht. 150m.
Start point:
Forestry Commission Car Park to the west of the A84 at southern end of Strathyre.
OS
Map Landranger 57 / Explorer 365, Grid ref: NN 561168.
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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
19th
September
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A |
Ben Nevis
Although Ben Nevis is extremely sheer on one side , the mountain on its Fort William side
appears from the South as a huge whaleback and its ascent is no more than a hard walk.
Terrain:
A track all the way, which was built to the
former weather observatory at 4406ft on top of Britain's highest mountain, is used for the normal ascent.
Distance: 15 km, duration 7½ hrs, total ascent 1297m to max ht. 1343m.
Start point:
Achintee Farm, Glen Nevis
OS
Map Landranger 41 / Explorer 392, Grid ref: NN 126728.
0700 HRS DEPARTURE
FROM HELENSBURGH PIER |
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Sunday
20th
September |
C |
Glen Fyne
Linear walk in Glen Fyne alongside the River Fyne. We'll go as far as Inverchorachan,or further
if you wish. Good views of surrounding hills and back down the Glen to Loch Fyne.
Terrain:
Quiet surfaced road and then tracks.
Distance: 14½ km (Inverchorachan return),
duration 4 hrs, total ascent 100m to max. ht 100m.
Start point:
Car Park at entrance to Glen Fyne, just off A83.
OS Map Landranger 56, Explorer 363, Grid ref: NN 193127 |
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Sat/Sun
25th/26th
September
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Members' Away Weekend in Tobermory, Mull
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Saturday
26th
September |
B+ |
Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)
A short scramble up part of way to the top and
back down irregular stone steps.
Terrain:
Well made mountain path most of the way.
Distance: 9 km,
duration 5 hrs, total ascent 884m to max. ht 884m.
Start point:
Succoth car park on Loch Long side, £1 payment needed.
OS Map Landranger 56, Explorer 364, Grid ref: NN 295048 |
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Ramblers' Association
Scotland 
