Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 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. Note also that "Munro" pronunciations below are courtesy of www.munromagic.com.

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, 7 April 2002	Beinn an Dothaidh	12 Km	Jackie Ford	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Kirkton Farm to Bridge of Orchy	15 Km	Willie Young	C+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 13 April 2002	Menteith Hills	15 Km	Kenny Weldon	B	57	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 21 April 2002	Lauder to Melrose	16 Km	Patricia McMullen	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 27 April 2002	Woodhouse to Killin	13 Km	Jay Hunt	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 May 2002	Ben Macdui	21 Km	John Young	A+	36	Contact John
Saturday, 11 May 2002	Dollar Glen, Whitewisp Hill and Innerdownie	13 Km	James Muir	B	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 19 May 2002	Arran : East Glen Sannox Peaks	13 Km	John Young	A	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Lochranza circular	13 Km	John Jamieson	C+	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Brodick at leisure	-	-	-	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 25 May 2002	Capplegill to Moffat	16 Km	Pat Malone	B	78	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 2 June 2002	The Kelly Cut (Greenock Cut)	12 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	C+	63	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 9 June 2002	Ben Chonzie (easy "Munro")	12 Km	Christine McMahon	A	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 15 June 2002	Isle of Bute : West Island Way	15 Km	John Jamieson	C+	63	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Isle of Bute : Rothesay at leisure	-	-	-	63	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 22 June 2002	An Socach - Aberdeenshire (easy "Munro")	16 Km	Linda Paton	B+	43	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 30 June 2002	Barbeque - St Andrews	-	Elizabeth Evans	-	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 6 July 2002	Beinn a' Bheithir	12 Km	David Dunn	A+	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
	Glen Coe to Kinlochleven via the W.H.W. - replacing the originally advertised Kinlochleven to Callert House walk.	15 Km	Jackie Ford	B	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 4 August 2002	Schiehallion	12 Km	Kenny Weldon	A	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Whitebridge to Aberfeldy	13 Km	John Young	C+	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 10 August 2002	Birkscairn Hill	19 Km	Pat Malone	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 18 August 2002	Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)	10 Km	Maureen O'Donnell / Lena Law	A	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Glen Loin Circular	16 Km	Kenny Weldon	C+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 24 August 2002	Tombreck to Lawers	10 Km	Jay Hunt	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 1 September 2002	The Clunie Walk (Pitlochry) -previously scheduled for Saturday 7 September.	11 Km	Christine McMahon	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 7 September 2002	An Caisteal -replacing previously scheduled walk to Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss (which had already been rescheduled from Sunday 1 September but cannot now take place at all due to unforeseen circumtances).	17 Km	Ken Paton	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Inverlochy to Inverarnan -previously scheduled for Sunday 1 September.	16 Km	Alan Ward	B	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 15 September 2002	Crail to Elie	17 Km	Elizabeth Evans	C+	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 21 September 2002	Meall a' Choire Leith and Meall Corranaich (easy "Munro"s)	13 Km	Gordon Wilson	B+	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am

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