Sunday 16th October 2011 OS Map 25/26 The bus will be dropping off at Craig, which is four and a half km from Achnashellach Station. The pick up point will be a large car park at the end of Strathconon Glen, just east of Scardoy Lodge. Routes for the day include; Sgurr nan Ceannaichan/Moruisg and then east along the ridge and down to the glen. Also Sgurr Choinnich & Sgurr a’ Chaorachain before dropping down and walking out to the Bus. Further down the glen there is the opportunity to do the remote Munro, Maoile Lunndaidh, which can be approached from Glenuaig Lodge. NOTE! It is not possible to link…
October 2011 Weekend Meet: Crianlarich
Date: 8th & 9th October Location: Ochils Mountaineering Club Hut, Inverardarn Cottage, Crianlarich, FK20 8QS Directions: Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More Restaurant. (O. S. sheet 50, Grid Ref 392250) on the north side of the A85. The cottage has its own extensive parking area behind the building. It is within easy walking distance of Crianlarich railway station. Website: http://www.ochils.com/content/view/6/25/ Cost: Up to £15 pppn (price is dependent on numbers) What to bring: Sleeping bag and fire wood if possible! What to do: Several Munros and Corbetts can be reached by walking from the cottage: Cruach Ardrain, Ben More,…
September 2011 Bus Meet Report: Lochnagar
The Art of Rain (Mitchell D. Wilson) Falling down, pooling up, Out of the sky, into my cup. What is this wet that comes from above, That some call disaster, and others find love. The harder it falls, the less it is nice, The colder it falls the harder the ice. The rain has an art that I may not get, So I stand still here and get soaking wet. George Herraghty was first off the bus in the middle of nowhere. Making his way towards a couple of heather covered Grahams that he will probably never want to visit again, Mona Gowan and Gaellaig Hill. – The joys…
September 2011 Weekend Meet Report: Skye
‘Fumbling around in the mist’ Some years ago, and as a new member to the club, I recall, with no little horror, the sight of Martin Collins pole dancing in Skye. Surely such an aberration was a one-off. How could that ever happen again? It was therefore, with a sense of déjà vu, that Martin Collins gyrated with his pole on Friday night and marked, after the absence of a year or two, the MMC return to the Glen Brittle Hut. A poor forecast, that never materialised in all its fury, didn’t put off our brave band and Saturday saw the island covered with Moray mountaineers. It was good to…
Bus Meet Sept 2011: Lochnagar
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…