Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 2009

*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 the former 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
Saturday, 4 April 2009	Amulree to Aberfeldy	16 Km	Ken Paton	B	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 19 April 2009	Lomond Hills	13 Km	Liz Hunt	B	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 25 April 2009	Beinn Bheula	13 Km	Jim McKenzie	A	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Ardgartan to Lochgoilhead via Corran Lochan	16 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 3 May 2009	Burnmouth to St. Abb's Head (Coastal Walk)	19 Km	Christine McMahon	C+	67	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 9 May 2009	Ben Vorlich (Loch Sloy)	17 Km	David Dunn	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Ardvorlich to Arrochar	15 Km	Patricia McMullen	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 17 May 2009	Dollar to Tillicoultry via King's Seat Hill, Andrew Gannel Hill and Ben Cleuch	11 Km	James Muir	A	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Glendevon to Tillicoultry	13 Km	Liz Cushley	C+	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 30 May 2009	Yair to Traquair via 'The Southern Upland Way' and 'The Three Brethren'	16 Km	Ken Paton	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 7 June 2009	Killin to Loch Earn	16 Km	Christine McMahon	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 13 June 2009	Ladies-Only 'Munro' : Beinn Narnain	12 Km	Liz Hunt	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
	Beinn Ime	11 Km	John Young	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 20 June 2009	'Kilsyth Welcomes Walkers' Launch - tea and biscuits provided	Various	Jay Hunt	C	64	Coatbridge at 9.15am
Sunday, 28 June 2009	Barbeque - Yellowcraig Beach, Dirleton	N/A	Liz Cushley	N/A	66	Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 4 July 2009	Ben More and Stob Binnein	9 Km	Willie Murphy	A+	51/57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Lochearnhead to Ledcharrie	15 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	B	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 19 July 2009	Hundleshope Heights and Glensax (replacing Lochearnhead to Callander)	15 Km	Willie Young	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 1 August 2009	Bellingham to Hadrian's Wall (part via 'The Pennine Way')	19 Km	Ken Paton	B+	80/87	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Saturday, 8 August 2009	Sail at Ratho Canal with lunch - see here for more details	N/A	Christine McMahon	N/A	65	Coatbridge at TBC
Sunday, 16 August 2009	Broughton to Peebles via 'The John Buchan Way'	21 Km	Frank McNutt	B+	72/73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 29 August 2009	Ben Cruachan	13 Km	Allan Ward	A+	50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Visit to Cruachan Power Station and Sail to Kerrera NB an additional charge of approx. Ł11.00 applies to these itineraries	N/A	Linda Muir	N/A	49/50	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 6 September 2009	Gargunnock Hills	13 Km	David Dunn	B	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 12 September 2009	Carn Liath	18 Km	Jim McKenzie	A+	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
	Bruar to Blair Atholl	18 Km	Douglas Bryson	B	43	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 20 September 2009	Strathyre to Callander	15 Km	Margaret Murray	C+	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am

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