Sunday, 20th June 2010 Thank you to the twenty-one members and guests who set off from Loch Bhraoin in typical flaming June weather (damp and dreich). Putting their best foot forward (don’t know if it was the left or right), Alan and Fiona Duncan disappeared into the clag up the steep slopes of Tom an Fhiodha and on up to the airy top of Sgurr Dubh. Clambering over some easy pinnacles onto the second top (spot height 981m), the final summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair was achieved before descending over Meall Garbh, continuing down the Heights of Kinlochewe. They reached their goal for the day, the pub, with only…
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June 2010 Bus Meet: Loch a’ Bhraoin – Kinlochewe Traverse
Sunday, 20th June 2010 O.S.Map(s): 19/21 Est. time of arrival: 10.000am Time of departure: 18.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am A chance to bag some of the most remote hills in Scotland! A fit party can include Sgurr Ban. Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair and Beinn Tarsuinn for a long day, or you can pick and mix. Alternatively, a low level traverse through spectacular scenery is a great prize in its own right. The time of departure of 18.30 is what should be aimed for, but we will probably have the pub stop in Kinlochewe, so there may be some leeway. Just don’t expect a pint if you are late! Contact Dave Whitelock…
May 2010 Bus Meet: Glen Nevis CANCELLED
***** NB: Unfortunately, this meet has had to be cancelled due to insufficient bookings. See you all next month! ***** Sunday, 16 May 2010 O.S.Map(s): 41 Est. time of arrival: 10.00 am Time of departure: 18.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am A veritable cornucopia of hills are accessible from Glen Nevis and points en route: The Ben itself, the Mamores, the Aonachs, even the Grey Corries. One interesting, if long, walk would be the Ring of Steal and The Devil’s Ridge. This is also a particularly useful venue for climbers: Apart from the superb scrambles and ridge climbs on the north face of the Ben, the Polldubh crags themselves are easily…
April 2010 Bus Meet Report: Kintail
Sunday, 18th April 2010 Twenty-four lucky people had a stunning day out in the hills of Glen Shiel & Kintail, one of those wonderful days when you can see for miles. Graham Milton with guests Jackie Adkins, David Strathdee, Jenny Smith and Doug & Leigh Watt had a nice gentle day out on Am Bathach, then on to Glen Affric. Thanks to Graham for giving our guests a good introduction to Moray Mountaineering Club. Joanne Napier, Andy Brooks, Bob Weeks, Malcolm Campbell and Sandy Murray tackled the Three Brothers, starting with the steep pull up on to Saileag. With the ridge now gained they continued on over Sgurr a’ Bhealaich…
April 2010 Bus Meet: Kintail
Sunday, 18 April 2010 O.S.Map(s): 33 Est. time of arrival: 9.30am Time of departure: 18.00 pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am Some of the finest hill walking in Scotland can be found in the Kintail area, with the South Cluanie Ridge and the Five Sisters offering spectacular traverses. These can be as long and hard as you like, as there are several opportunities for early escapes if time is running short. Alternatively you might want to try the impressive Forcan Ridge with its excellent scramble leading up to the Saddle. Staying on the bus to Morvich will allow you the choice of A’Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada or a low level walk to…
March 2010 Bus Meet Report: Blair Atholl
Sunday, 21 March 2010 A total of 30 people turned out for the Blair Atholl meet, including 4 guests. Andy Brooks, George Sim, Bob MacDonald, Natacha Mihajlovic and Ray Harron all set out from Killiecrankie and headed up onto Meall an Daimh and Ben Vrackie. They all enjoyed a good day out and even managed to get some sunshine. Tish Richford, Linda Smith, Dave Whitelock and guest Joanne Napier left the bus at Blair Atholl and had a pleasant walk up Carn Liath. They then continued to the summit of Braigh Coire Chruinn Bhalgain. Joanne decided to descend from the bealach down the Allt Bealach an Fhiodha for a long…
March 2010 Bus Meet: Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl – Sunday, 21 March 2010 O.S.Map(s): 43 Est. time of arrival: 9.30am Time of departure: 17.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am We haven’t been to the Blair Atholl area for years (2001 perhaps?), so this will be a new destination for many folk. The main attraction here is Beinn a’Ghlo, more a range of hills than a single peak. Beinn a’Ghlo has three Munro summits giving a full-on day. The summits may be rounded, but the steep sides and sculpted form makes this a memorable outing. It is also possible to get off the bus early and tackle some of the Drumochter hills, either on foot or on skis if…
February 2010 Bus Meet Report: Fannaichs
Sunday, 21 February 2010 This meet took place on an amazingly beautiful winter’s day, with spectacular views in perfect visibility and on a calm windless sunny day. 26 people were lucky enough to share the experience and some may have been fortunate enough to capture the perfect photo suitable for use in the forthcoming Club calendar! Graeme Bartlett was the first to get off the Bus at the Glascarnoch Dam to make his way on nordic skis to the Munro, Am Faochagach. He met a strange chap who took a dislike to Graeme, saying that he’d rather he wasn’t there so that he could have the hill to himself!! Alan,…
February 2010 Bus Meet: Fannaichs
Fannaichs – Sunday, 21 February 2010 O.S.Map(s): 21 Bus Stop: Loch a’Bhraoin Est. time of arrival: 9.30am Time of departure: 16.30pm Leave Elgin: 7.00am The popular Fannaichs area has a splendid wilderness quality to it despite the proximity to the Garve/Ullapool road. The numerous options allow shorter days searching out the Corbetts of Beinn a! Chaisteal, Beinn Laith Mhor a! Ghiubhais Li, Beinn Enaiglair and Creag Rainich, which can be reached from the Lochavroan Bothy. Then there are the Beinn Dearg group of Munros with Am Faochagach on the east side of Loch Glascarnoch and another group of 4 Munros on the west side including the prominant Sgurr Mor. From…