Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Winter Programme 2009 - 2010

*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 gear, at discounted rates from The Monklands Ramblers Shop. 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, 20 September 2009	Strathyre to Callander	15 Km	Margaret Murray	C+	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 3 October 2009	Annandale Way Circular - Devil's Beef Tub	16 Km	Ken Paton	B	78/79	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 18 October 2009	Ayr Coastal Path - Ayr to Dunure	14.5 Km	Christine McMahon	C+	70	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 31 October 2009	Ben Vrackie	13 Km	Jim McKenzie	A	43/52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
(as above)	Bealach Na Searmoin Walk	17 Km	Maureen O'Donnell	B	43/52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 15 November 2009	Lowther Hills	12 Km	Liz Hunt	B	78	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 28 November 2009	Drymen to Balmaha via Conic Hill	12 Km	Fiona Thomson	B	56/57	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 13 December 2009	River Avon Heritage Trail - more details here	15 Km	James Muir	C+	65	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 9 January 2010	Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park, followed by a meal in Edinburgh	8 Km	Liz Cushley	B	66	Coatbridge at 10.00am
Sunday, 24 January 2010	Barony Hill	14 Km	Allan Ward	B	76	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 13 February 2010 - rescheduled from Saturday, 6 February 2010 as a mark of respect to Jay Hunt, our Chairman, who died on Tuesday, 2 February 2010.	Glen Farg and Binn Hill	14.5 Km	Douglas Bryson	B	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 21 February 2010	Romanno Bridge to Eddleston	13 Km	Willie Young	B	72/73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 6 March 2010 - rescheduled from Sunday, 21 March 2010.	Elidon Hills	14.5Km	Jim McKenzie	B	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 21 March 2010 - rescheduled from Saturday, 6 March 2010.	Ben Vane (Loch Sloy)	13 Km	David Dunn	A+	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
(as above)	Arrochar to Inverbeg	15 Km	Linda Muir	B	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 27 March 2010	Hadrian's Wall - Gilsland to Housesteads Roman Fort	19 Km	Ken Paton	B	87	Airdrie at 8.00am

Monklands Ramblers is part of the Ramblers Association

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