Sunday 18th September 2011 OS Map 44 Leaving Elgin at the usual time, the bus will go to Forres and then onto Grantown. Estimated time of arrival is 9.30 at Loch Muick car park, where the bus will stay for the day. For those feeling fit and fast the 5 munros of Cac Carn Beag, Carn a’ Choire Boidheach, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Cairn Bannoch and Broad Carin can be tackled. Or just a couple for a more relaxing day. For those with other lists to tick, the corbett Conachcraig can also be reached from here. Just looking for a nice “sunday strole”? Then the banks of Loch Muick offer the perfect…
August 2011 Bus Meet Report: Glen Nevis
Twenty-two members and guests braved the mountain weather information service’s 10% chance of cloud free Munroes and headed for Fort William. First off the bus were Paul and Joanne Chappell, en route for the CIC hut, Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Nevis Bank, then a walk back up Glen Nevis to the Youth Hostel to wait for the bus. Also getting off at the Golf Club were Bob McDonald, Malcolm Campbell and David and Kate Whitelock. Hitting a great drive off the tee, they headed up Allt a Mhuilinn before hitting a faded shot onto Carn Mor Dearg, and finding a sweet spot fore lunch. Slicing the next shot to traverse…
August 2011 Bus Meet: Glen Nevis
Sunday 21st August 2011Glen Nevis (OS Map 41) Leave Elgin: 07.00amArrive: 10.00amDepart: 18:00pm A day where there will be something for everyone! A huge number of hills to choose from including; The Mamores, The Aonachs, Grey Corries and not forgetting Ben Nevis. The Ring of Steall around Coire a’ Mhail or a shorter trip round Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Ban can be found in the Mamores. The Aonachs have Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor to offer as well as Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg. A little further and Sgurr Choinnich Beag of the Grey Corries can be reached. As well as walking there are numerous different options for climbing;…
A Little Reminder….
It seems like summer has been and gone, but just in case some of you are starting to forget what the hills look like in glorious sunshine, you know, when all you have to worry about is enough sunscreen and not the waterproofs……here is a little reminder! John Henderson was lucky enough to head for the hills mid week and take these snaps. Fingers crossed the sun will be out next weekend in Glen Nevis………..
August 2011 Pub Meet: Muckle Cross, Elgin
Following suggestions at this years AGM and a recent commitee meeting, a pub meet has been organised to catch up with fellow members and discuss the forth coming bus meet! Date: Thursday 18th August 2011 Time: 7.00pm onwards Venue: The Muckle Cross, Elgin Thursday night is “Curry Night” and you can get a meal and drink for less than £10. Good food, drink and chat……what more can you ask for?! Hope to see you all there!
August 2011 Weekend Meet: Elphin
Date: 6/7th August Location: Elphin caving centre Directions: Head north 24km from Ullapool to Elphin. Turn right up a track just past the phone box. Website: http://www.sat.dundee.ac.uk/~arb/gsg/ecc.html Cost: £10 per person for the weekend What to do: This is a great location for so many adventures. Sulivan and the Corbetts Cul Mor and Canisp are visible the front window. For those interested in Munros, there is Conival and Ben More Assynt and, if you’ve got a bike, try the steep side of the fantastically remote Seana Bhraigh. If the weather is not so good then there are a few caves around (bring a torch!). There is also good climbing on the coast…
July 2011 Bus Meet: Glen Strathfarrar
The July Bus meet will again be changed to a car meet, due to an historically low turnout of members at this time of year. The venue on Sunday 17 July will be Glen Strathfarrar, which for those who have not been to this area before, is the Glen west of Struy on the A831 (buses are not allowed access to this Glen). You can get to Struy either via Beauly to the north or Drumnadrochit/Cannich to the south. 1/2km west of Struy Bridge is a locked gate at Inchmore and car owners give their details to the gatekeeper at the cottage before being allowed to proceed up the Glen…
Membership
Dear All, Just a reminder that membership fees for 2011/2012 are now due! However, if you are a complete newcomer to the club you are most welcome to come along to any of our meets as a guest at first. Fees are still £25 and cheques (made payable to MMC) should be sent to John Henderson – please see latest club newsletter for address or contact John via email: johnhenderson628@btinternet.com Many thanks Jenny
June 2011 Bus Meet Report: Linn of Dee – Cairngorm Traverse
Thirty-five thoroughbreds raced out of the Linn of Dee car park, heading north towards Corrie Cas and the Sugar Bowl car parks. They were briefly corralled at Derry Lodge before stampeding in various directions. John Henderson, Drummond Beattie, Ella Grant, Ray Newell, Craig Coull and John Leonard made their way to the junction of Glen Luibeg and the Lairig Ghru. They continued on over the Munro, Carn a’ Mhaim, and then up the rocky southern approach to Ben Macdui. Great weather for the first part of the walk deteriorated to light rain as they made their way down the tourist path to the car park – a smidgen before 6pm. …
July 2011 Weekend Meet: Glen Shee
Venue: Blackwater Outdoor Centre, Glen Shee Location: A few kilometres north of the B950/A93 junction Cost: Up to £30 per person for the weekend. Facilities: Equipped kitchen, bedding provided. What to do: This is an ideal location for the Glen Shee ski “resort”, but unless there is an unseasonal snowfall, you might want to consider alternatives such as some of many munros in the area. NB: Jake is away climbing Corbetts in Boliva for the next few weeks so contact Daniel Moysey for next month’s weekend meet. d.moysey@yahoo.co.uk