Sunday, 20th September 2009 O.S.Map(s): 25/33/34 Est. time of arrival: 9.30 Time of departure: 18.00 Leave Elgin: 7.00 The last time we did this traverse in October 2006, we had the most superb weather imaginable, so here’s hoping for a repeat! Another great location with opportunities for a traverse which can include Munros, Corbetts or low level walking. I am not sure about the fishing possibilities but I will leave that for those in the know to find out! The bus will drive up Glen Affric and along Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin to the car park at the bridge (216243) it will then make its way round to Morvich in…
MCofS News 4 Clubs
7 August 2009 The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) has circulated a very informative newsletter, with details of forthcoming events, discounts and courses. Click below for more information.
August 2009 Bus Meet: Assynt
Sunday, 23rd August 2009 O.S.Map(s): 15 Est. time of arrival: 9.45 am Time of departure: 17.30 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am Assynt has an impressive array of outstanding mountains: Ben More Assynt, Conival, Canisp, Quinag, Breabag – names to conjure with. The rock in this area is predominantly gneiss, on top of which sandstone hills have weathered to create some of the weird and magnificent shapes typical of this region and on a clear day, this is an area where you like to linger as long as possible. In addition to the excellent hillwalking in this area, there is some good scrambling on Quinag (Sail Gharbh, East Buttress – Grade…
September 2009 Weekend Meet: Glen Etive
5-6 September 2009 Accommodation: Grampian Club hut, Inbhirfhaolain. Situated 7 miles from junction of Glen Etive Road with Tyndrum/ Glencoe Road (A82) and 5 miles from Loch Etive Pier. A basic but comfortable climbing hut, sleeping 13. Cost: £10 per person for the weekend if we get full capacity, more if fewer numbers. Facilities: Double sleeping platform supplied with mattresses, but bring sleeping bags. Electric lighting, heating, cooking and refrigeration; utensils provided; multifuel stove; water from burn (100 yards); Clivus composting toilet. No shower. Ideally situated for both the Glen Etive hills and Glen Coe, this is likely to be a popular venue for walkers and climbers alike. Space in…
July 2009 Car Meet Report: Seana Bhraigh
Sunday, 19 July 2009 Due to the expected low turnout for this meet, private cars were used instead of the bus, and with a favourable forecast, 11 members and guests and 2 dogs set off to tackle Seana Bhraigh, which lies in isolated splendour in the midst of a watery wilderness. From the new car park at Inverlael, the group set off up through the forest and followed the well worn path, over some tricky river crossings to the rim of the impressive Cadha Dearg (Red Pass). This is eagle country, but none were spotted as the now elongated group made their way up the final stony slopes to the…
July 2009 Weekend Meet Report: Achmelvich
4-5 July 2009 Thirteen members and guests enjoyed the stunning scenery and the beautiful weather around Achmelvich in the north-west highlands. Friday evening was spent enjoying the warm evening sunshine and discussing plans for the weekend. Ali, Sarah, Jake, Dan and Kate were seduced by the beautiful beach and went for a skinny dip in a secluded bay near the campsite. Jake was last seen doing some naked bouldering and meanwhile Ali spotted a “nice crack” at the back of the beach, which he declared was probably a “V Diff”! Everyone was woken up early on Saturday by the sun beating down on the tents. Spence, Jo, Paul, Graeme and…
August 2009 Weekend Meet: Tyndrum CANCELLED
June 2009 Bus Meet Report: Dundonnell
15 June 2009 The Dundonnel meet turned out to be another successful trip with an attendance of 35 members and guests despite a poor weather forecast. The weather was much better than expected and a great day was had by all. Ray Harron and Natacha Mihajlovic set off from Ardessie Waterfalls and walked up the track along the Allt Airdeasaidh. Within 1hr30, they got to the top of Sail Mhor where they enjoyed great views of the Summer Isles in the north and corbetts Beinn Dearg Mhor and Beinn Dearg Bheag in the south. After a leisurely snack, they followed the ridge of the corbett over Ruigh Mheallain and Sgurr…
July 2009 Weekend Meet: Achmelvich, Assynt
Sat 4th – Sun 5th July 2009 O.S.Map(s): 15 [and 9/10 for areas north] Accommodation: Shore Campsite (Website) Cost: Tent & car : 1-man £6, 2-man £8. Strictly no dogs allowed in the campsite. Facilities: Shower block, toilets, chip shop, laundrette, shop, beach! Located 4 miles north of Lochinver on an award-winning white sandy beach (click here for directions), Achmelvich is the perfect location for sea-kayaking, hillwalking, rockclimbing and just chilling out. Nearby hills are Suilven, Canisp and Quinag, while Foinaven is also an option further north, as are the hills of the Coigach peninsula further south. For rock climbers, the classic sea stack of the Old Man of Stoer,…
July 2009 Meet: Seana Bhraigh (private cars only)
Sunday, 19th July 2009 O.S.Map(s): 20 Est. time of arrival: 9.30 am Time of departure: 18.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00 am As was the case last year, for the July meet we will be using private cars for transport instead of the bus. We will meet up at Lossie Green carpark in Elgin as usual at 7.00 am to see how many cars will be needed and share costs as necessary. We can then pick up at Forres, Nairn and Inverness as usual. This is a great opportunity to bag Seana Bhraigh, one of the most remote Munros. The minor second peak of Seana Bhraigh (906m) is at the NW…