Saturday 1 October by (1) car (2) train
(1) Bidean Nam Bian 1150m sh.41 NN143542 Grade A+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.00
Leader: Paul Harrison
(2)North Calder Heritage Trail, Airdrie to Coatbridge sh.64 NS777653 Grade C 11km
Depart: Queen st (low level) 09.28 to Edinburgh, take day return to and alight at Drumgelloch.
Please note change to travel arrangements.
Leader: Eleanor Watson & Gordon Kinnes
Sunday 2 October by car
Grey Mare's Tail & Loch Skeen sh.79 NT181645 Grade B+ 9km
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: Elaine Maclean
Wednesday 5 October by bus
Blainfield to Milngavie sh.64 NS555796 Grade C+ 10km
Depart Buchanan 10.07 No. 10 to Balfron, alight at & take single to Blainfield
Leader: Keith Moody.
Thur 6 October
Social Evening
Meet in Wetherspoon's
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 8 October by Club Coach - Dunbar (John Muir Way)
(1) Pease Bay to Dunbar sh.67 NT790710 Grade B 16km
(2) Cockburnspath to Dunbar sh.67 NT775710 Grade C+ 14km
(3) Torness to Dunbar sh.67 NT750745 Grade C 10km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00 (return 19.00)
Leader: (1) Stephen Thomson (2) Jo Moody (3) Keith Moody
Sunday 9 October by car
(1) Beinn Heasgarnaich 1078m & Creag Mhor 1047m sh.50/51 NN413383 Grade A+
Depart: Waterloo st 08.30
(2) Ben Ledi 879m sh.57 NN563098 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo st 08.45
Leaders : (1) Craig Boyd (2) John Finlayson
Saturday 15 October by car
Nine mile Burn sh.65 NT177577 Grade C+ 12.5km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leaders: Carole and Donald Sleigh
Sunday 16 October by car
(1) Beinne Bhuidhe 948m sh.50 NN203187 Grade A
(2) Buachaille Etive Beag 958 sh.41 NN179535 Grade B+ easypace
Depart: Waterloo st 08.45
Leaders: Frank Alexander (2) Tim Coates
Friday 21 to Sunday 23 October
Club Weekend at Newton Stewart
we have exclusive use of Newton Stewart (formaly Minigaff) youth hostel, through the rent a hostel scheme. If all 30 beds are filled, cost will be £25, under-occupancy may result in a higher charge. Contact Tom Addie for details, phone558-5685 or 07866 556731, e-mail tomaddie1980@gmail.com
Friday 21 October
Glenkiln Sculpture Trail sh.84 Grade C+ 7km
Meet at parking area, north end of Glenkiln reservoir (NX839784) 12.00
Leader: Stephen Thomson
Saturday 22 October
(1) Lamachan Hill 717m & Curlywee 674m sh.77 NX435769 GradeA easy pace
(2) Burrow Head Coastal Circuit sh.83 NX457340 Grade C+ 12km
Leaders: (1) John Moore (2) Stephen Thomson
Sunday 23 October
(1) Cairnsmore of fleet 711m sh.83 NX501670 Grade B+
(2) The Mark Trail (creetown) sh.83 NX475585 Grade C+ 12km
Leaders: (1) John Moore (2) Stephen Thomson
Saturday 29 October by car
Turnhouse hill, Carnethy Hill 573m & Scald law 579m sh.66 NT192611 Grade B 12km
Depart: Waterloo st 09.00
Leader: Joyce Carson
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Sunday 30 October
(1) Beinn Chaorach 818m & Cam Chreag 885m sh.50 NN358328 Grade A
(2) Broughton Heights 571m sh.72 NT124410 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leaders: (1) Robert Mellon (2) Margaret Finlayson
November
Wed 2 November by bus
Clyde Walkway: Cambuslang to Bells Bridge, Glasgow sh.64 NS645612 Grade C+ 13km
Depart: Buchanan First No. 263 10.01to Hamilton, take singleto and alight at Eastfield, whinfield avenue junction on Cambuslang road
Leader: Winnie Lynch
Thursday 3 November
Social Evening
Meet in Wetherspoon's
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 5 November by car
(1) Stob A' Choire Odhair 945m & Stob Ghabhar 1090m NN257459 Grade A+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.00
Leader: Velerie Inglis
(2) Moncrieff Hill 223m NO153192 sh.58 Grade C+ 8km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leader: Elaine Maclean
Sunday 6 November by car
Sgiath Chuil 921m sh.51 NN462317 Grade A
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: Jim Williamson
Saturday 12 November by car
Braeval to Loch Venachar Circular sh57 NN541006 Grade C+ 12k
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leader: Sandy Henderson
Sunday13November by club coach - Lochgoilhead
(1) Beinn Bheula 779m sh.56 NS155983 Grade B+
(2) Beinn Lochan 703m sh.56 NN160006 Grade B+ easy pace
(3) Strachur to Lochgoilhead (cowal way) sh.56 NN100011 Grade C+ 14km
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45 (return 18.00)
Leaders: (1) Gerena Sumen (2) Shaun Breen (3) Stephen Thomson
Saturday19November
Johnstone to Lochwinnoch (by cycle path) sh.63/64 NS433629 Grade C 12km
Depart: Central Station (high level) 09.00 to Ayr, take return to lochwinnoch, alight at Johnston
Leader: Pat Wright
Sunday20November by car
(1) Beinn Nan Aighenan 960m sh.50 NN148405 Grade A
(2) Ben Vane 915m sh.56 NN277098 Grade A
Depart: Waterloo St 08.30 for walk 1; 08.45 for walk 2
Leaders:(1) Diane Docherty (2) Liz Kennedy
Saturday 26 November by bus
Haymarket to leith via Dean Village & Botanical Gardens sh.66 NT239732 Grade C+ 14km
Depart: Buchanan Citylink 09.00 to Edinburgh, take return to Edinburgh bus station, alight Haymarket
Leader: Alistair McCrae
Saturday 27 November by car
(1) Stob Fear-Tomhais 771m from glen buckie, sh.57 NN474163 Brade B
(2) Coran of Portmark 623m, Meaul 695m & Cairnsgarroch 659m sh.77 NX509936 GradeB
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leaders: (1) Tom Addie (2) John Moore
December
Thur 1 December
Xmas Meal
Meet in Wetherspoon's
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 3 December by Club Coach - Strathyre
(1) Sgiath a' Chaise 645m sh.57 NN583169 Grade B easy pace
(2) Callander to Strathyre by Bochastle Hill sh.57 NN600080 Grade C+ 15km
(3) Callander to Strathyre sh.57 NN626080 Grade C 13km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00 (return 18.00)
Leaders: (1) Stephen Thomson (2) John McGugan (3) Winnie Lynch
Sunday 4 December by car
Beinn Dubh Horseshoe sh.56 NS321962 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: Sandra Owen
Saturday10 & Sunday11 December
Club Weekend at Crianlarich Hotel
An overnight stay with a ceilidh on Saturday Evening. If you haven't already booked its probably too late, but register your interest with Jim McLarnon e-mail (jim1961@btinternet.com) in case of late cancellations.
Saturday 10 December
(1) Meall Mor Nan Eag 624m sh.50 NN342188 Grade B+
(2) Inverarnan to Doune Bothy sh.50 NN318184 Grade C+ 10km
Meet: Inverarnan Hotel car park 11.00
Leaders: (1) Stephen Softly (2) Stephen Thomson
Sunday 11 December
(1) Bealach A'Mhaimh Circular 600m sh.56 NN263072 Grade B+
(2) Glen Loin Circular sh.56 NN294050 Grade B 17km
Meet: Cobbler Car Park, rrochar 11.00
Leaders: (1) Stephen Softly (2) Stephen Thomson
Saturday 17 December by bus
Ardinning Nature Reserve, Mugdock & Dougalston sh.64 NS5667773 Grade 12km
Depart: Buchanan first 09.07 No.10 to Balfron, take single and alight at Ardinning
Leaders: Keith and Jo Moody
Sunday 18 December by car
(1) Beinn Ime (from Butterbridge) 1011m sh.56 NN255085 Grade A
(2) Cnoc Coinnich 761m sh.56 NN233007 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.30 (note earlier start)
Leaders: (1) Gerena Sumen (2) Shaun Breen (will meet at Tarbet car park)
Wednesday 28 December by bus
The Crags Circular sh.64 NS409758 Grade C+ 12km
Depart: First 09.11 to Balloch, board Osborne St, alight at, and take return to Garshake Rd, Dumbarton (adjacent to council Offices)
Leaders: Jo & Keith Moody.
January
Thur 5 January 2012
Social Evening
Meet in Wetherspoon's,
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 7 January by bus
Strathblane to Balfron sh.57/64 NS562793 Grade C+ 12km
Depart: Buchanan First No.10 09.07 to Balfron, take single to Strathblane
Leader: Grace Morrissey
Sunday 8 January by car
Carnethy Hill 573m & Scald Law 579m sh.66 NT205619 Grade B (with possible meal in the Flotterstone Inn afterwards)
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: Liz Ritchie
Tuesday 10 January
Deadline day for receipt of motions for the AGM on 7th February. Motions in writing (includes e-mail) wth names of proposer & seconder must be received by the club secretary by today.
Saturday 14 January by bus
Cochno Loch & The Slacks 365m sh.64 NS467751 Grade B 14km
Depart: Hope St (first stop, north of Argyle St) 09.20 Glasgow Citybus 17 to Duntocher, take single to Faifley
Leader: David Boddy
Sunday 15 January by car
(1) Beinn Narnain 926m sh.56 NN271066 Grade A
(2) Hillshaw Head 652m Gathersnow Hill 688m sh.72 NT048246 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leaders: (1) Harry Kennedy (2) Jean Young
Saturday 21 January by train
Nielston Pad & Beyond sh.64 NS480570 Grade C+ 10km
Depart: Central (high level) 09.05 to Neilston, take day return to Neilston
Leader: Alice Galletly (will join party at Neilston)
Sunday 22 January by Club Coach - Inversnaid
(1) Cruinn a'Bheinn 632m sh.56 NN365051 Grade B+
(2) Cruachan 536m sh.56 NN352078 Grade B
(3) Loch Chon to Inversnaid sh.56 NN432037 Grade C+ 15km
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45 (return 18.00)
Leaders: (1) Stephen Softley (2) Tom Addie (3) Stephen Thomson
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January
Corran Ferry Bunkhouse
A short weekend trip to the Ardgour Peninsula and surrounds, walking in this very scenic area. Our 4th visit to this very comfortable, friendly (& cheap) Hostel. Walks to be advised nearer the date to take account of recent weather conditions.
Leaders: Tom Addie, John Moore, Stephen Thomson
contact Tom Addie for details, phone 5585685or 556731, e-mail tomaddie1980@gmail.com
Saturday 28 January by train
Balloch Park & Whinney Hill 175m sh.56/63 NS397852 Grade C+ 13km
Depart: Queen St (low level) 09.23 take return to Balloch, alight Alexandria
Leader: Sandy Henderson
February
Wednesday 1 February by train
Newton to Blantyre sh.64 NS664604 Grade C 10km
Depart: Central (low level) 10.37 to Lanark, take return to Blantyre, alight Newton
Leader: Edwin Smith
Thursday 2 February
Meet in Wetherspoon's
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 4 February by (1) car (2) bus
(1) Ben Vorlich 943m sh.56 NN295124 Grade A
Depart: Waterloo St 08.00
Leader: Paul Harrison
(2) Palacerigg Country Park sh.64 NN786733 Grade C 10km
Depart: Buchanan first 09.00 X3 tro Abronhill, alight at and take return to Abronhill
Leader: Sandra Paterson
Sunday 5 February by car
Ben Tulaichean 946m sh.56 NN416196 Grade A easy pace
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: Tom Addie
Tuesday 7 February - AGM
To be held in Woodside Halls, Glenfarg St (bottom of Mary Hill Rd) meeting starts at 7.30pm prompt - please bring your membership card.
Saturday 11 February by car
The Dams, WaulkMill Glen & Res. sh.64 NS507752 Grade C 11km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leaders: Eleanor Watson and Gordon Kinnes
Sunday 12 February by car
(1) Garbh Bheinn (from Loch Leven) 867m sh.41 NN169601 Grade B+
(2) Hill of Stake 522m & Misty Law 510M sh.63 NS273630 Grade B
Depart: Waterloo St 08.30 (note earlier start)
Leaders: (1) Stephen Softley (2) Alan Ramsay
Saturday 18 February by bus
Lairds Hill 425m & Garrel Hill 459m sh.64 NS697800 Grade B
Depart: Buchanan first 09.15 N0.27 to Falkirk, alight at and take return to Kilsyth
Leader: Mary McLean
Sunday 19 February by car
(1) Ben Lui (from Dalrigh) 1130m sh.50 NN266263 Grade A+
(2) Ben A' Chaisteil 886m sh.50 NN347364 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leaders: (1) Alistair Wilson (2) David Pugh
Saturday 25 February By Club Coach - Pentlands
(1) Capelaw Hill 452m & Allermuir Hill 493m sh.66 NT227661 Grame B
(2) Round the Reservoirs to Flotterstone sh.66 NT167639 Grade C+ 13km
(3) Balerno to Goma by water of Leith sh.66 NT164668 Grade C 12km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00 (return 18.00)
Leaders: (1) Stephen Thomson (2) Elaine MacLean (3) David Body
Sunday 26 February by car
(1) Ben Cruachan 1126m sh.50 NN069304 Grade A
(2) Beinn Odhar 901m sh.50 NN337339 Grade B easy pace
Depart: Waterloo St (note earlier start)
Leaders: (1) Shaun Breen (2) Gerena Sumen (will meet walkers at Tarbet car park)
March
Thur 1 March
Social Evening
Meet in Wetherspoon's
103 Bothwell St @ 18.00
Saturday 3 March by car
(1) Ben Chonzie 931m sh.51/52 NN773308 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.00
Leader: Laura Campbell
(2) Culross Circular sh.65 NS983960 Grade C+ 12km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leader: Stephen Thomson
Sunday 4 March by car
Cairsmore of Carsphairn 797m sh.77 NX594980 Grade B+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leader: John Moore
Wednesday 7 March by train
Lusset Glen, Old Kilpatrick to Dumbarton Castle sh.64 NS468728 Grade 10km
Depart: Queen St (high level) 09.53 to Balloch' take return to Dumbarton East, alight at Old Kilpatrick
Leaders: Keith & Jo Moody
Saturday 10 March by bus
Falkirk Wheel, Rough Castle & Community Woods sh.65 NS852802 Grade C 11km
Depart: Buchanan first 09.00 X37 to Falkirk, take return to and alight at The Wheelhouse
Leader: Cathy McBride
Sunday 11 March by car
(1) Beinn Dorain 1076m & Beinn An Dothaidh 1004m sh.50 NN325378 GradeA+
(2) The Brack 787m sh.56 NN245030 Grade B
Depart: Waterloo St 08.00 for walk 1; 08.45 for walk 2
Leaders: (1) Alistair Wilson (2) Diane Docherty
Saturday 17 March by bus
Around Killearn sh.64 NS525856 Grade C 12km
Depart: Buchanan first 09.07 No.10 to Balfron, take return to and alight at Killearn
Leader: Maude Devine
Sunday 18 March by car
(1) An Caisteal 995m & Beinn A' Chroin 940m sh.50/56 NN378193 Grade A+
(2) Innerdownie 610m & Tarmangie Hill 645m sh.58 NN966031 Grade B
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45
Leaders: (1) Sheryle Harvey (2) Pat McLaughlan
Saturday 24 March by train
Hamilton High Parks
sh.64 NS730530 C+ 13km
Depart: Central (low level) 09.07 to Lanark,take return to and alight at Hamilton (central)
Leader: Edwin Smith
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Sunday 25 March by Club Coach - Killin
(1) Meal Nan Tarmachan 1043m sh.51 NN585390 Grade A+
(2) Meall Buidhe 719m sh.51 NN576275 Grade B+
(3) Lochearnhead to Killin by glen Ogle sh.51 15km Grade C+
Depart: Waterloo St 08.45 (return 19.30)
Leaders:(1) Paul Harrison (2) Stephen Thomson (3) Gordon Kinnes
Saturday 31 March by bus
Abronhill to Falkirk Wheel sh.64/65 NS787759 Grade C 11km
Depart: Buchanan First 09.00 X3 to Abronhill, take return to and alight at Abronhill
Leader:John McGugan
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Saturday 7 April by car
Kirkton Glen 446m sh.51 NN535209 Grade B 12km
Depart: Waterloo St 09.00
Leader: Alistair McCrae
Walking weekends
April: Friday 20 to Mon 23 (this is not the Easter Weekend) in the Yorkshire Dales
May: Friday 4 to Monday 7 in Braemar
June: Friday 1 to Tues 5 in Ullapool
(usual holiday weekend at the end of May has been switched to first weekend in June with Tuesday 5 also scheduled as a public holiday for Diamond Jubilee celebrations)
Club Coaches
April: Saturday 28 - Fife Coastal Path (Inverkeithing to Kinghorn)
May:Sunday 20 - Glencoe (Bidean Traverse)