Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Winter Programme 2002 - 2003

*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, 6 October 2002	Falkirk Wheel and Union Canal -walkers are requested to bring a torch.	14 Km	Linda Muir	C	65	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Saturday, 19 October 2002	Cruach Ardrain	11 Km	Jackie Ford	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Tyndrum to Inverarnan	18 Km	Willie Young	C+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 3 November 2002	Glen Lednock	19 Km	Kenny Weldon	B+	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 16 November 2002	Beinn an Lochain	8 Km	John Young	A	56	Airdrie at 9.00am
	Butterbridge to Arrochar	10 Km	Jay Hunt	B	56	Airdrie at 9.00am
Sunday, 1 December 2002	Beinn an t-Sidhein	10 Km	Ken Paton	B+	57	Coatbridge at 9.00am
	Strathyre to Callander	14 Km	John Jamieson	C	57	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Saturday, 11 January 2003	Pentland Hills Circular	10 Km	Mike Ward and John McLaughlin	B	65	Coatbridge at 9.00am
Sunday, 26 January 2003	Dumgoyne and Earl's Seat	13 Km	Pat Malone	B	64	Airdrie at 9.00am
Saturday, 8 February 2003	Broughton Heights	14 Km	James Muir	A	72	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 23 February 2003	Ben Challum	12 Km	Kenny Weldon	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Meall Odhar	10 Km	John Jamieson	B	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 8 March 2003	Loch Ordie and Deuchary Hill	18 Km	Christine McMahon	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 23 March 2003	Dunsyre to West Linton	10 Km	Patricia McMullen	B	72	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 5 April 2003	Meall Glas and Sgaith Chuil	14 Km	Alan Ward	A+	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Strathyre to Ledcharrie	14 Km	Lena Law	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am

Monklands Ramblers is part of the Ramblers Association

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