Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 2001

*Walks are graded as follows:-*
GRADE	ASCENT (Metres)	DISTANCE (Kilometres)	DESCRIPTION
C	NIL	9 - 14	Easy
C+	150	14 - 16	Easy / Moderate
B	150 - 450	16 - 19	Moderate
B+	450 - 760	16 - 22	Moderate / Strenuous
A	760 - 914	9 - 14	Strenuous
A+	914+	9 - 19	Very Strenuous

As a result of the foot-and-mouth outbreak, walks may be subject to change or cancellation on a week to week basis.

Transport

We run a 53 seater coach for all walks - bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis. Ramblers Association members get priority when booking place(s) on a walk, however prospective new members are very warmly welcomed. Places can be booked by "signing in" on the previous walk, via email as detailed below, or by 'phoning the leader. The bus picks up for all walks at Coatbridge Leisure Centre and Airdrie Town Hall. Walks alternate between Saturdays and Sundays. Smokers are requested to sit at the back of the bus. Social stops at the start and end of walks are at the leader's discretion. While the committee have tried to ensure that alternative walks finish as near the same time as possible, it is inevitable that differences will occur. Please be patient.

Walking

When walking with the club adequate footwear and clothing are essential. Be prepared for adverse weather conditions. Carry a packed lunch. Boots are essential on "A" and "B" grade walks and are recommended on "C" grade walks. The Ramblers Association cannot take responsibility for damage or loss incurred on a ramble or other club activity. Follow the Country Code : close gates, take litter home, face oncoming traffic etc. Please do not walk in front of the leader or leave a ramble without informing the leader. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. All those interested in walking are welcome to join the group, but we would expect those taking part on a regular basis to join the Ramblers Association. Please inform the leader of any medical condition which you have which he / she should be aware of. Please also see important notice here.

The O.S. column below indicates the Ordnance Survey Landranger map number as well as giving a general indication of the area covered by the map - you can buy any of these maps, or general hill-walking books, at discounted rates from amazon.co.uk. Clicking on the walk description (where appropriate) will provide a very detailed map of the area of the walk. Distances are approximate and may vary. Walks may be subject to change on the day - notice will be given where possible via the "Latest News" banner below.

Distance and Height Conversion

Height - Metres Multiplied by 3.3 = Feet
150 Metres = 500 Feet Approximately
Distance - Kilometres Multiplied by 5 / 8 = Miles
16 Kilometres = 10 Miles Approximately

More details about the walks are available by email :

enquiries@monklandsramblers.org.uk

DATE	WALK	DISTANCE	LEADER	GRADE	O.S.	DEPARTURE POINT
Sunday, 22 April 2001	Lochearnhead to Killin - CANCELLED 19 April 2001 due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	14.5 Km	Ken Paton	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 28 April 2001	Stob a' Choire Odhair - revised walk replacing Beinn Chabhair (rescheduled for Saturday 15 September 2001) due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	16 Km	James Muir	A	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Kingshouse to Inveroran (W.H.W.) - revised walk replacing Glen Kinglas (rescheduled for Saturday 15 September 2001) due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	20 Km	Linda Muir	C+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 6 May 2001	Menteith Hills - CANCELLED 28 April 2001 due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	15 Km	Arlene McGorry	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 12 May 2001	Glen Devon to Auchterarder	13 Km	Pat Malone	B	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 20 May 2001	Arran : Cir Mhor - revised walk replacing West Glen Sannox Peaks due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	13 Km	John Young	A	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Glen Sannox - revised walk replacing Lochranza to Sannox due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	16 Km	John Jamieson	C+	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Brodick at leisure	-	-	-	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 26 May 2001	Corrour Station to Steall	22 Km	Kenneth Paton	B+	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 3 June 2001	Aberlady to North Berwick - revised walk replacing Ballinluig to Aberfeldy.	17 Km	Pat Malone	C	66	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 9 June 2001	Ben Starav	20 Km	Alan Ward	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Victoria Bridge to Dalness	20 Km	Jay Hunt	B+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 17 June 2001	The Antonine Wall Walkway - revised walk replacing the barbeque at St. Andrews which has been rescheduled for Sunday 1 July 2001.	11 Km	Pat Malone	C	64	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 23 June 2001	The Cairnwell Trio (Glen Shee)	13 Km	Kenny Weldon	A	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Cairnwell Circular (Glen Shee)	16 Km	Ann Crerar	B	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 1 July 2001	Barbeque, St. Andrews - rescheduled from Sunday 17 June and replacing Doonfoot to Culzean Castle walk which is CANCELLED due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	5 Km	Pat Malone	C	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 7 July 2001	Bidean Nam Bian	13 Km	John Young	A+	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Blackwater Reservoir	16 Km	Ann Crerar	B	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 4 August 2001	Bike ride / walk - Loch Katrine	15 Km	Pat Malone	C	56	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 12 August 2001	Edinchip to Killin - revised walk replacing Capplegill to Moffat.	16 Km	Elizabeth Evans	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 18 August 2001	The Crinan Canal	14.5 Km	Christine McMahon	C	55	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 26 August 2001	Lake District : Scafell Pike	13.5 Km	Evan Somerville	A+	90	Airdrie at 7.30am
	Lake District : Haystacks	16 Km	Linda Paton	B	90	Airdrie at 7.30am
Saturday, 1 September 2001	Clachan of Campsie to Carron Bridge via Meikle Bin	16 Km	Anne McAllister	B+	64	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 9 September 2001	Balquhidder to Brig O' Turk - revised walk replacing Peebles to Craig Douglas due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	16 Km	Kenny Weldon	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 15 September 2001	Beinn Chabhair - rescheduled from Saturday 28 April 2001 due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	12 Km	Alan Ward (bookings to James Muir)	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Glen Kinglas - rescheduled from Saturday 28 April 2001 due to foot-and-mouth restrictions.	12 Km	Jay Hunt	C+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am

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