Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Summer Programme 2010

The Monklands Ramblers gratefully acknowledge the support of North Lanarkshire Community Grants for our Summer Programme 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
Monklands Ramblers logo - 'The hooded monk'

Transport

We run a minibus or 51-seater coach to all walks. Bus fares are normally around £10.00 - £12.00 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 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 "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
GRADE
LEADER
BOOKING NUMBER
O.S.
DEPARTURE POINT
Sunday, 11 April 2010Culter Fell
13 Km
B
Willie Murphy
01236-875082
72
Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 17 April 2010Kaim Hill
14 Km
B
Willie Young
01236-767397
63
Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 25 April 2010Gleann an Dubh Choirein
18 Km
B
David Dunn
01236-434706
57
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 9 May 2010Beinn a’ Chleibh  
12 Km
A+
Allan Ward
01236-754339
50
Coatbridge at 8.30am
(as above)Glen Strae
17 Km
B
Linda Muir
(via Allan above)
50
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 15 May 2010Schiehallion  
- easy 'Munro' for beginners
9 Km
B+
Liz Hunt
01236-622088
42
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 23 May 2010Clatteringshaws Loch to St John's Town of Dalry
16 Km
B
John McNulty
0141-773-0409
77
Airdire at 8.30am
Saturday, 29 May 2010Arran - Goatfell
10 Km
A
John Young
01236-751680
69
Airdire at 8.00am
(as above)Arran - Cock of Arran
10 Km
C+
Christine McMahon
(via John above)
69
Airdire at 8.00am
Sunday, 6 June 2010Yarrow Valley Circular
- via Rough Knowe, Ladhope Middle and Sundhope Height
15 Km
B
Maureen O'Donnell
01236-436479
73
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 12 June 2010Lake District - Hartsop Circular
15 Km
A
Ken Paton
01236-842329
90
Airdire at 8.00am
(as above)Lake District - Patterdale Circular
12 Km
B
Linda Paton
(as above)
90
Airdire at 8.00am
Sunday, 27 June 2010Club Barbecue - Aberdour
N/A
N/A
Douglas Bryson
0141-778-4892
66
Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 3 July 2010Beinn Achaladair  
16 Km
A+
Jim McKenzie
01236-430287
50
Coatbridge at 8.00am
(as above)Coire Gabhail - The Lost Valley
10 Km
B
Ken Paton
(via Jim above)
41
Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 18 July 2010The Antonine Wall
- a walk in tribute to Jay Hunt
15 Km
J
Christine McMahon
01698-833983
64
Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 24 July 2010Lochearnhead, Strathyre and Balquhidder Highland Games
N/A
N/A
Margaret Murray
01236-769386
N/A
Coatbridge at 10.00am
Saturday, 31 July 2010Driesh and Mayar
     
14 Km
A
Douglas Bryson
0141-778-4892
44
Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 15 August 2010Around Loch Errochty
16 Km
B
David Dunn
01236-434706
42
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 28 August 2010Buachaille Etive Beag
15 Km
A+
Alex Paterson
01236-756994
41
Coatbridge at 8.00am
(as above)Kinlochleven to Kingshouse (via W.H.W.)
14.5 Km
B
Liz Cushley
(via Alex above)
41
Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 5 September 2010Carlops Circular
- via Cauldstane Slap and Bore Stane
17 Km
B
Liz Hunt
01236-622088
66/72
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 12 September 2010Meall na Aighean and Carn Mairg
   
13 Km
A+
John Young
01236-751680
51
Coatbridge at 8.30am
(as above)Inchgarth to Kenmore
- via Dull Wood
16 Km
B
Douglas Bryson
(via John above)
52
Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 18 September 2010Kintyre Way - Tarbert to Claonaig
19 Km
B+
James Muir
01324-712752
62
Airdrie at 8.00am

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