Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 2008

*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. Bus fares are normally Ł10.00 but may on occasion be higher depending on the distance travelled, size of party and size of bus. Please ask when booking if you wish to know the cost in advance. Bookings are taken on a "First Come - First Served" basis although group members get priority. Places can be booked by "Signing In" on the previous walk or by 'phoning the leader, whose number appears in the paper copy of the walks programme or can be obtained by sending an email via the "More Details about the walks....." link below. When 'phoning to book a place on a walk please try and do so between 6pm and 7pm during the week prior to the walk, and book early as buses have to be confirmed two days prior to the walk. Please also state your telephone number and pick-up point if leaving a message on an answering machine. Buses leave from behind Coatbridge 'Time Capsule' and Aldi's car park near Airdrie Town Hall, at the times stated in the programme. A "No Show" on the day will be charged at full fare to cover the cost of transport. While the committee have tried to ensure that alternative walks finish as near to 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 damages 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 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Holidays and social events are offered to club members. All those interested in walking are welcome to join the group. After participating in two walks with the group we would expect you to join the Ramblers Association, otherwise you may not be accepted on a walk. Membership forms are available from the Group Secretary. Joining the Ramblers Association gives automatic membership of your local group and the right to walk and socialise with any other groups UK-wide. Walks are subject to change at the Leader's discretion. Please inform the leader of any medical condition which you have which he / she should be aware of - 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 will provide a 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 "Corbett" and "Munro" pronunciations below are courtesy of www.munromagic.com.

Miscellaneous

A booking and information sheet will be circulated around the bus for any social events being held during the Winter months, and advertisements will be placed in the "Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser" for the same. Also, the Committee welcomes any suggestions for walks which anyone would like to see on either the Summer or Winter programmes, or suggestions for social events. Please contact any Committee member with regard to this and we will endeavour to include these walks or events at the earliest possible opportunity. Note to Leaders : it would be helpful if leaders of joint walks could do their reccies at the same time as this would assist with determining the timing of the two walks and would also save on reccie expenses.

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 March 2008	Ben Venue	11 Km	Neil McPhail	A	57	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Ledard to Aberfoyle	14.5 Km	Fiona Thomson	B	57	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 5 April 2008	The Brack	13 Km	David Dunn	A	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	'Rest and be thankful' to Ardgartan	15 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 13 April 2008	Chatelherault Country Park (Family Walk)	5 Km	Liz Cushley	C	64	Airdrie at 10.00am
Saturday, 19 April 2008	Beinn a'Choin	11.5 Km	Jim McKenzie	A	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Loch Chon to Inversnaid	16 Km	Jay Hunt	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 27 April 2008	Pentland Ridge	14.5 Km	Kenny Weldon	A	65	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Waters of Leith (Balerno to Leith)	19 Km	Willie Murphy	C+	66	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 3 May 2008	Carn a'Chlamain	25 Km	Allan Ward	A+	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Blair Atholl Circular	19 Km	Willie Young	B	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 11 May 2008	Kilmartin Valley of Ghosts (Family Walk - suitable for ages 10 and upwards only)	14.5 Km	Margaret Murray	C	55	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 17 May 2008	Around Beinn Narnain	14.5 Km	Jay Hunt	B+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 25 May 2008	Drumelzier Circular	17.5 Km	Frank McNutt	B+	72	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 31 May 2008	Buachaille Etive Mor	13 Km	Jim McKenzie	A+	41	Coatbridge at 8.00am
	Rannoch Station to Kingshouse	17.5 Km	James Muir	B	41/42	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 8 June 2008	Lower Largo to Pittenweem (via Fife Coastal Path)	19 Km	Christine McMahon	C+	59	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 15 June 2008	Roslin Glen and Rosslyn Chapel (Family Walk)	8 Km	Liz Cushley	C	66	Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 21 June 2008	Beinn Chabhair	13 Km	John Young	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Rowardennan to Inverarnan (via West Highland Way)	20 Km	Vic Caldwell	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 29 June 2008	Barbeque - Yellowcraig Beach, Dirleton	5 Km	Douglas Bryson	C	66	Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 5 July 2008	Lake District - Blencathra via Sharp Edge	13 Km	David Dunn	A	90	Airdrie at 7.30am
	Lake District - St John's in the Vale Circular	16 Km	Ken Paton	C+	90	Airdrie at 7.30am
Saturday, 12 July 2008 CANCELLED	Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mor	25 Km	Allan Ward	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Saturday, 19 July 2008	Above Loch Turret (Easy Pace)	16 Km	Douglas Bryson	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 27 July 2008	Summer Sail - Loch Katrine (Family Day)	N/A	Liz Cushley	N/A	56/57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 3 August 2008 CANCELLED	Kirk Yetholm Circular (via Pennine Way)	16 Km	Ken Paton	B+	74	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 16 August 2008	Beinn Bhuidhe	20 Km	Frank McNutt	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Glen Kinglas to Loch Fyne	15 Km	Jim McKechnie	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 24 August 2008	Alloway and Brig o'Doon (Family Walk)	11 Km	Christine McMahon	C	70	Airdrie at 10.00am
Sunday, 31 August 2008	Auchterarder to Dollar	17.5 Km	Linda Muir	B	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 6 September 2008	An Caisteal and Beinn a'Chroin	16 Km	David Dunn	A+	50	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Ardlui to Crianlarich (via West Highland Way)	15 Km	David Stephen	B	50	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 14 September 2008	Dunkeld Circular	18 Km	Willie Young (NB bookings to Christine McMahon)	B+	53	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 20 September 2008	Borders Abbeys Way - Selkirk to Melrose	17 Km	Patricia McMullen	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am

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