Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 2005 : 20th Anniversary Programme

*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

Monklands Ramblers logo - 'The hooded monk'

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 ("The Time Capsule") and just behind Airdrie Town Hall. Walks usually 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 the important notices here regarding 'no shows' for walks, conduct on walks, Ramblers Association membership and litter - thanks.

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, 3 April 2005	Falls of Bruar Circular	16 Km	Willie Young	B	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 9 April 2005	Glas Tulaichean - Easy Pace	19 Km	David Dunn	A	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 17 April 2005	Newton Bridge to Amulree	16 Km	Jay Hunt	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 23 April 2005	Pentland Ridge	14 Km	Kenny Weldon	B+	65	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 1 May 2005	Inversnaid to Crianlarich on The West Highland Way	19 Km	Maureen O’ Donnell	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 7 May 2005	Buachaille Etive Beag	12 Km	Ken Paton	A+	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Glen Etive Circular	15 Km	Linda Paton	B	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 14 May 2005	Rannoch Station to Kingshouse	17.5 Km	John Young	C+	41 / 51	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Saturday, 21 May 2005	Crail to St. Andrews	19 Km	Patricia McMullen	B	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 29 May 2005	Arrochar to Butterbridge	14.5 Km	Karen Purves	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 4 June 2005	Bodesbeck to St. Mary’s Loch	19 Km	Fiona Thomson	B+	78 / 79	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 12 June 2005	Arran – The Witches Step	13 Km	John Young	A	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
	Arran – Coastal Path	16 Km	Christine McMahon	C+	69	Airdrie at 8.00am
Saturday, 18 June 2005	Tummel Forest to Blair Atholl	17.5 Km	Linda Paton	B	42 / 43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 26 June 2005	Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor - easy "Munro's" suitable for "B" walkers	14.5 Km	Alan Ward	B+	42	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 2 July 2005	Ben Lui	14.5 Km	Kenny Weldon	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Tyndrum to Victoria Bridge	16 Km	William Rodden	C+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 10 July 2005	Elidon Hills	16 Km	Willie Murphy	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 23 July 2005	Calderbank to Drumpellier Visitor Centre - this walk on the local Heritage Trail forms part of today's events to mark the 20th anniversary of the club.	10 Km	Christine McMahon	C	64	Coatbridge at 2.15pm
Saturday, 30 July 2005	Ben Nevis – Easy Pace	12 Km	Andy Goldie	A+	41	Coatbridge at 7.30am
	Victoria Bridge to Glen Nevis	14.5 Km	Christine McMahon	B+	41	Coatbridge at 7.30am
Saturday, 6 August 2005	Corrour to Spean Bridge	24 Km	Jay Hunt	B+	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Saturday, 13 August 2005	Lake District – Griesdale Pike	TBA	David Dunn	A	89	Airdrie at 7.30am
	Lake District – St. John's in the Vale	TBA	TBA	B	90	Airdrie at 7.30am
Sunday, 21 August 2005	Broughton to Peebles	15.5 Km	Frank McNutt	B	72 / 73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 27 August 2005	Binnein Beag	16 Km	David Dunn	A+	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	The Coffin Road	18 Km	Ian McPherson	B+	41	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 4 September 2005	White Coomb	16 Km	James Muir	B+	79	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 10 September 2005	Lauder to Melrose	16 Km	Patricia McMullen	C+	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 18 September 2005	Ben Ledi - via Stank Glen	10 Km	Neil McPhail	B+	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am

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