Date: 6th/7th September 2014 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: 18 bunks (sleeping bags required), All electric; all utensils; large drying room; showers; WCs Cost: £7.00 per person per night Nearby Hills: Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Bastier, Bruach na Frithe, Sgurr Mhadaidh, Sgurr Ghreadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdich, Sgurr Dearg (& In Pinn), Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Sgurr Alasdair, Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr nan Eag or all of these…
July 2014 Weekend Meet Report: Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric
“Don’t kill!” “Aye, that’s one, and I’m sure there’s something about coveting asses…” Saturday night conversation in Strawberry Cottage had turned to matters theological, and the assembled group was trying to remember what the Ten Commandments were. Given that the group was out of reach of not only the required literature but also the ubiquitous internet, this conundrum took a surprisingly long time. Tucked away in this lovely remote spot, even the owners of smart phones were unable to turn to the guru that is google and the eventual score was 8/10. As the various club members struggled to either recall or guess the other two a decision was made…
June 2014 Weekend Meet Report: Durness
The delights of Durness are many and varied. Impressive sea cliffs rise from the waves while miles of sandy beaches stretch themselves out lazily for the warm turquoise colours of the shallow water to lap against them. Small rocky islands sit off the north coast, and further south many more islands dot the west coast, for this is of course where north meets west at the mighty Cape Wrath. Further inland lie some classic mountains and it is to these that we are drawn to, especially when the weather is fine and settled as the Saturday of the MMC meet was. Foinaven is a truly magnificent mountain. Almost as magnificent…
July 2014 Car Meet Report: Strathfarrar
Sunday 20th July saw seven members and three guests head in convoy for Strathfarrar, arriving in good time for the Le Mans type start when the gate is opened at 09:00 sharp! All ten opted to tackle the “Strathfarrar Six (4 Munros and 2 tops) so eight were dropped at the east end of the ridge and promptly set off at speed towards the slopes of Sgurr na Ruaidhe leaving Bob and Malcolm to preposition a car at the west end of the ridge and return to catch up with the group. The task of chasing them was made easier because, without the pressure of catching a bus, David, Fiona…
August 2014 Bus Meet: Torridon / Loch Maree
Baosbheinn Sunday, 17 August 2014O.S.Map(s): 19/24/25Est. time of arrival: 09.30Time of departure: 17.30Leave Elgin: 07.00 Update – owing to forecast of persistent heavy rain, the Beinn Eighe to Loch Maree traverse will not take place as some of the burn crossings beyond Beinn Eighe will be difficult if not impossible. Instead the bus will park up for the day at the Red Barn. Members can be dropped off at Kinlochewe or anywhere along the Loch Maree road. This traverse has not been undertaken on a Bus meet for a number of years. This meet will provide the opportunity to undertake a traverse through Torridon and Flowerdale. The bus will drop off members (and…
August 2014 Weekend Meet: Applecross
Applecross Inn Date: 2nd/3rd August 2014 Venue: Applecross Campsite Location: Getting here Facilities: Cafe Bar, payphone, A.T.M, laundry and electric hook-up points. There are two newly fully functional, renovated shower blocks and a laundry room with coin operated washing machine and tumble drier. More info Cost: Camping – £9 per adult, per night. Dogs – £2 per dog, per night. Camping hut (wigwam) – £45 per night (for two persons). Dog – £2.50 per night. Nearby hills: Corbetts: Beinn Bhan, Sgurr a’Chaorachain; Graham: Beinn a’Chlachain; Sub2000ft Marilyns: An Staonach and Ben Shieldaig. Also, Classic rock climbing on the Cioch Nose. Booking: At the Applecross campsite, you can camp or hire a wooden camping hut (wigwam). To book on…
June 2014 Bus Meet Report: Kintail
The Bus meet this month was to one of the best hill walking areas in the Western Highlands, with great weather to match! 23 people (including 8 guests) took advantage of the clear, dry conditions and will undoubtedly have had one of their best ever days in the Scottish hills? First off the Bus was AndyB, Fiona, Bob and Natacha who enjoyed a traverse over the Corbett, Beinn Loinne. There was just enough wind to keep the midges away, as they complained of arriving a little bit too early at the Cluanie Inn! David began a little bit closer to the Inn as he made his way up the undulating…
Membership Due
Membership fees are due by the end of July. The annual membership fee is £28. Membership affords many benefits, including discounts at various outdoor shops, access to RAF climbing wall (subject to MOD procedures & approval), civil liability insurance, access to the Club library, access to Club equipment, access to Club Facebook Group, etc. (see the Club’s website for further info). It helps us enormously if everyone pays on time. Cheques should be made payable to “The Moray Mountaineering Club” and sent to Malcolm Campbell, Honorary Treasurer & Membership Secretary at: Invermay, 12 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU Email: mcampbell078@hotmail.com It is now also possible to pay your membership directly via BACS: Bank: RBS Name: Moray…
Congratulations
Congratulations to John Henderson who completed a round of the Grahams on Beinn Mhor, South Uist on Friday 6th June 2014. John is the first member of the Moray Mountaineering Club ever to complete the Grahams. Well done.
May 2014 Weekend Meet Report: Rum
Rum has to be one of the most special of the Scottish islands. The largest of the Small Isles, with plenty of space to roam and the most beautiful wild hills, but small enough so that one can see the ocean enveloping the island from its airy green summits. The summits of the steep and craggy hills are so unexpectedly green due to the presence of a quarter of the world’s population of Puffinus puffinus which, of course, is the… Manx Shearwater (strange people these biologists, maybe they were having a laugh with this particular naming convention). They spend their days at sea and return to their burrows at night…