Date: 4th/5th November 2015 Venue: Inchnadamph Lodge Location: Inchnadamph Lodge is located in the heart of Assynt – a spectacular parish of mountains, lochs & beaches. The hamlet of Inchnadamph is just 25 miles north of the fishing village of Ullapool, 12 miles east of Lochinver and at the head of Loch Assynt. Facilities: The Lodge is well equipped and offers a great range of facilities. The kitchen was refurbished in 2008 with new stainless steel work benches and sinks, new cookers and larger fridges. The dining room has seating for up to 45 guests, and new armchairs in the comfy lounge. There are two iMacs with full broadband internet access in the lounge. The…
October 2016 Weekend Meet Report: Skye (Glen Brittle)
This meet was notable for the fact that the meets organiser finally managed to attend, despite the earlier confusion over the dates. Having last done the job over 20 years ago it came as a shock to be reminded that this involves trying to decipher illegible hieroglyphics in the Red Book to write this report (subtle hint) and to spend a while cleaning the hut after everyone’s departure (unsubtle hint). What was possibly the best weekend in the year on the west coast started early for Adrian Marsay and David Treagus who had a great day on A Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch Choire. Fourteen members eventually assembled at the recently…
Steve Bate in Elgin
Steve Bate (aka Kiwi Steve) is visually impaired, but that didn’t stop him solo climbing El Capitan in 2013…pretty good going. Then he decided to have a go at cycling. He’s just back from Rio 2016 with two Gold Medals and one Bronze Medal. Steve has invited friends and family for a little celebration at the Ink Well in Elgin Youth Cafe on 2 October (from 2pm). Well done Steve!
Lily MacKenzie
We regret to announce that Lily MacKenzie, a stalwart of the The Moray Mountaineering Club for many years, has passed away. She compleated her Munros in 1975 on Carn Cloch Mhuillin, with her husband Alec. We think that the funeral is on Monday 26th at William Watson’s. Photograph from SMC’s website
October 2016 Bus Meet: Assynt
Sunday 16 October 2016 O.S.Map(s): 15 Est. time of arrival: 09.45 Time of departure: 17.00 Leave Elgin: 07.00 Assynt has an impressive array of outstanding mountains: Ben More Assynt, Conival, Canisp, Quinag, Cul Mor, Cul Beag, Breabag, Suilven, Stac Pollaidh ……. 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 3), Conival…
October 2016 Weekend Meet: Glenbrittle, Skye
Date: 30th September – 2nd October 2015 Venue: Glenbrittle Hut, Glenbrittle, Skye The Glenbrittle hut is ideally situated for access to the Cuillin Ridge. Literally walk out the door for access to the hills from Sgurr na Banachdich to Sgurr nan Eag. Location: On road approaching from Carbost, about 300 yards short of Glenbrittle House, Glenbrittle (Grid ref: NG412216) Facilities: The hut has recently been refurbished for its 50th anniversary. 18 bunks (sleeping bags required), All electric; all utensils; large drying room; showers; WCs Cost: £10.00 per person per night (usual £5 pppn camper’s charge applies) Nearby Hills: Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Bastier, Bruach na Frithe, Sgurr Mhadaidh, Sgurr Ghreadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdich, Sgurr Dearg (&…
September 2016 Bus Meet: Kintail
Sunday, 20 Sep 2015 O.S.Map(s): 33 Est. time of arrival: 09.30 Time of departure: 17.30 Leave Elgin: 07.00 The bus will be leaving Elgin at 7:00, with the normal en-route stops at Forres, Nairn and Inverness and should arrive at Loch Cluanie by 9:30. There are plenty of drop off and pick up points for this area. However, you may wish to take into account that the planned pub stop will be at the Cluanie Inn. We will need to leave Cluanie Inn by 19:00. This means that the latest pick up time from the north west end of Glen Shiel would be 18:00. There are just so many Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and…
September 2016 Weekend Meet: Crianlarich
Date: 5th/6th August 2016 Venue: Inverardran Cottage, Crianlarich Location: Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More restaurant. (OS sheet 50, Grid Ref 392250) on the North side of the A85. The cottage has its own extensive parking area behind the building. Facilities: The Cottage can accommodate 18 people in two dormitories (10 & 8). There are separate male and female toilets, both with a shower. There is also a small drying facility for wet gear. Over the past three years, the cottage has been extensively upgraded to make it perhaps the best-appointed mountaineering club hut in Scotland. WiFi Internet via FON is available at the…
August 2016 Weekend Meet Report: Glen Affric (Strawberry Cottage)
Friday evening saw a ragged bunch of would-be adventurers collecting in the car park at the eastern end of Loch Affric. There were several other parties there aside from the MMC members and by the constant and manic movements of all and judging from the bizarre varieties of headwear on show, it was painfully obvious, that on this still, dull day in August – the midge was wreaking its customary havoc. Zippy Morrison had driven in his faithful truck and it is with great thanks from all, that he managed to squeeze a lot of gear as well as the free-loaders; Jan, Ray, Heavy and Luca into his vehicle for…
August 2016 Bus Meet Report: Dalwhinnie – Lagan Traverse
Special welcomes to a new member, Stewart Evans, a returning member, Dave Galloway, and, of course, the LDWA members. This brought the total to 23 members on the bus for the clubs’ first traverse from Dalwhinnie to Laggan. First stop was at the road leading down to Dalwhinnie Station. We were supposed to pick up another member, Debra, at the station for the traverse – but my apologies for missing Debra at Dalwhinnie. So, John H, Dave G, Pete M, Susan, Maggie, Ailleen, Stewart, David, Tom, Peter G and Joe set off on the traverse. After a short while, Joe had to be reminded to get a move on as…