Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 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, 27 April 2003	Ben Vane (Arrochar)	11 Km	John Young	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Arrochar to Garelochhead	15 Km	Pat Malone	C+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 3 May 2003	Broad Law	16 Km	Ken Paton	B	72	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 11 May 2003	Arran : Goat Fell	10 Km	Kenny Weldon	A	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Whiting Bay to Brodick	14 Km	John Jamieson	C+	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran : Sannox Scramble	9 Km	John Young	A	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 17 May 2003	Brig O' Turk to Balquhidder	16 Km	Jay Hunt	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 25 May 2003	Millport Circular (walk or bike)	16 Km	Christine McMahon	C+	63	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 31 May 2003	Cairngorms : Bynack More	16 Km	John Young	A+	36	Coatbridge at 7.30am
	Cairngorms : Lairig Ghru (part)	20 Km	Patricia McMullen	B+	36	Coatbridge at 7.30am
Sunday, 8 June 2003	St. Abbs Head	15 Km	John Jamieson	C+	67	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 15 June 2003 - NB this walk has been moved from the original date of Saturday 14 June 2003 due to bus availability problems.	Loch Eck	18 Km	Jay Hunt	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 22 June 2003	Barbeque - St. Andrews	10 Km	Elizabeth Evans	C	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 28 June 2003	Ben Lomond (via Ptarmigan spur)	11 Km	Mike Ward	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Drymen to Rowardennan (via West Highland Way)	16 Km	Pat Malone	C+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 6 July 2003	Tarmangie Hill	13 Km	James Muir	B+	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 12 July 2003	Beinn a' Chrulaiste	12 Km	John McLaughlin	A	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
	The Black Corries	18 Km	Linda Paton	B	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
	Glen Coe Scramble	8 Km	John Young	A	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 3 August 2003	Beinn Each	15 Km	Ken Paton	A	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Glen Vorlich	16 Km	Willie Young	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 10 August 2003 - NB this walk has been moved from the original date of Saturday 9 August 2003 due to bus availability problems.	Killiecrankie Cirular (Glen Girnaig)	15 Km	Kenny Weldon	B	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 17 August 2003	Isle of Bute : West Island Way (second part)	16 Km	John Jamieson	C+	63	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Isle of Bute : Rothesay (do your own thing)	-	-	-	63	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 23 August 2003	Carn an Tuirc and Cairn of Claise (two easy "Munros")	12 Km	David Dunn	B+	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 31 August 2003	Amulree to Kenmore	16 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 6 September 2003	Inverkeithing to Kinghorn	20 Km	Christine McMahon	B	65	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 14 September 2003	Geal Charn and A' Mharconaich (two easy "Munros")	11 Km	Alan Ward	A	42	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 20 September 2003	Galashiels and River Tweed	15 Km	Patricia McMullen	C	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am

Monklands Ramblers is part of the Ramblers Association

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