Ladder Hills bus meet

Sunday 18th March 2018

O.S.Map: 36 (& 37)

The bus will leave Elgin at 7:00, with the usual pick up points of Forres (7:20), Nairn (7:40) and Inverness (8:00). We should arrive at the final drop off point (car park at NJ242209) by 9:30/9:40 (dependent upon road conditions). The bus will depart at 17:00 to allow time for a refreshment stop at Grantown or Aviemore.

The club had previously attempted this as a Christmas meet walk, but the road conditions prevented the coach from our destination. So, a slightly different approach this time: parking at Chapeltown and doing a circuit of Carn Mor (an 840m Corbett). There are plenty of alternatives: low level walks in this area (Glen Livet) as well as other hills that can be tackled via different drop off points e.g. the Corbett Carn Ealasaid.

https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmaps/route/1190135/country-walking-ladder-hills-moray

https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmaps/route/552045/bochel
Remember that although it is officially Spring that this walk/hill would classify as a winter walk. Check out he Mountaineering Scotland website for advice on suitable gear/advice on summer and winter walking. The club has some equipment, crampons, ice axe and helmet, that can be borrowed for bus and weekend meets. Please let me know if you require any equipment.

Contact Gordon Eccleston by email or phone (01343 842314) or text (07884 358077) or via the MMC Facebook page by the evening of Wednesday 14th March to book a seat on the bus for this meet.