Ramblers Association - Monklands Group

Winter Programme 2010 - 2011

The Monklands Ramblers gratefully acknowledge the support of North Lanarkshire Community Grants for our Winter Programme 2010 - 2011

*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 51-seater coach to all walks. Bus fares are normally around Ł10.00 - Ł12.00 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 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, 3 October 2010	Ardchullarie to Pass of Leny via Beinn Each	10 Km	B+	Douglas Bryson	01698-833983	57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
(as above)	Glen Ample	14 Km	B	Christine McMahon	(as above)	51/57	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 16 October 2010	Broad Law	11 Km	B+	John Young	01236-751680	72	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 31 October 2010	Comrie Circular	13 Km	B	Ken Paton	01236-842329	51	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 13 November 2010	Ayr Coastal Walk - Ayr to Troon	10 Km	C	Christine McMahon	01698-833983	70	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 28 November 2010	Brig o'Turk to Aberfoyle CANCELLED NB - this walk replaces the previously advertised Stronachlachar Circular walk	15 Km	B	James Muir	01324-712752	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 11 December 2010	Tillicoultry Circular CANCELLED	11 Km	B+	Allan Ward	01236-754339	58	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Sunday, 9 January 2011	Peebles Circular and Tea	14 Km	C+	David Dunn	01236-434706	73	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 22 January 2011	Milngavie to Drymen via W.H.W.	19 Km	B	Frank McNutt	01236-764463	57/64	Airdrie at 8.30am
Sunday, 6 February 2011	Nutberry Hill Circular	17 Km	B	Liz Hunt	01236-622088	71	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 19 February 2011	The Whangie to Milton	14 Km	B	Linda Muir	01324-712752	64	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 5 March 2011	Wanlockhead to Watermeetings via S.U.W. NB rescheduled from Sunday, 6 March 2011	11 Km	B+	Linda Paton	01236-842329	78	Airdrie at 8.30am
Saturday, 19 March 2011	Glen Finglas Circular	23 Km	B+	John McNulty	0141-773-0409	57	Coatbridge at 8.00am
Sunday, 3 April 2011	Kindallachan to Dunkeld via Loch Ordie and Deuchary Hill	15 Km	B	David Dunn	01236-434706	52	Coatbridge at 8.30am
Saturday, 16 April 2011	Ballevulin to Luss via Beinn Tharsuinn	12 Km	A	Sam Rankin	(via Liz below)	56	Airdrie at 8.30am
(as above)	Luss to Inverbeg NB replaces previously scheduled Auchengaich to Luss walk	12 Km	C+	Liz Cushley	01236-762001	56	Airdrie at 8.30am

Monklands Ramblers is part of the Ramblers Association

You are visitor number