Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Winter Programme 2001 - 2002

*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

Transport

We run a minibus or 53 seater coach to all walks. Ramblers Association members and prospective new members get priority when booking place(s) on a walk. 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, 30 September 2001	Ben Cleuch	13 Km	James Muir	B+	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 13 October 2001	Fife Coastal Path (Largo to Elie)	15 Km	Elizabeth Evans	C+	66	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 28 October 2001	Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn)	10 Km	Alan Ward	A+	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Glen Ample	15 Km	Christine McMahon	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 10 November 2001	The Antonine Wall	13 Km	Jay Hunt	C	64	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Sunday, 25 November 2001	Auchnafree Hill	10 Km	John Young	A	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Loch Turret Circular	13 Km	Pat Malone	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 8 December 2001	Union Canal (Ratho)	14 Km	Anne McAllister	C+	65	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Sunday, 6 January 2002	Aberfoyle to Callander - revised walk replacing Flanders Moss (Buchlyvie) due to unforeseen circumstances. CANCELLED 4 January 2002 due to insufficient numbers.	12 Km	John Jamieson	C	57	Airdrie at 9.00am
Saturday, 19 January 2002	The Pentland Hills	14 Km	Kenny Weldon	B	66	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Sunday, 3 February 2002	Muirkirk Hills (Cairn Table) - revised walk replacing Roberton to Uddington.	14 Km	John Jamieson	B	71	Airdrie at 9.00am
Saturday, 16 February 2002	Ben Venue	10 Km	Ken Paton	A	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Aberfoyle Area Walk (Route TBC) - revised walk replacing Aberfoyle to Ledard.	11 Km	Linda Paton	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 3 March 2002	Conic Hill	12 Km	Pat Malone	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday 16 March 2002	Meall Greigh and Meall Garbh	14 Km	Alan Ward	A+	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Kenmore Circular	16 Km	Ken Paton	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am

Monklands Ramblers is part of the Ramblers Association

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