|
Our programme for the next few months is shown
below. We hope that you will be interested in
attending one or more of these meets. Please
contact schc.info@yahoo.co.uk
We ask that you are realistic and consider your fitness,
resilience, ability and equipment before selecting
a meet that is suitable to you. For example, the degree of fitness,
resilience, ability and equipment that are
required for a winter day in the Cairngorms, are
of a completely different order of magnitude to
those required for a summer walk in the Trossachs.
You should be responsible for your own safety and
enjoyment and consider that of others so that
everyone has an enjoyable time and no one is put
at undue risk or inconvenience. If you have any
questions or queries, please do not hesitate
to contact us for advice. |
|
|
5-7 March
Lagangarbh Hut, Glencoe
Grades 2, 3 |
The
Lagangarbh SMC hut in Glencoe is our venue for this weekend, and there are mountains galore for all to explore. The cost will be £20 per person (excluding food). As usual we will eat together on the Saturday evening. We have booked 10 places. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
2 - 5 April (Fri–Mon)
Knoydart
Grade 2 |
For this Easter meet in a very remote part of
the west coast we will be taking the ferry
from Mallaig to Inverie in Knoydart. Ferry
times are unknown at present, but possibly
leaving early afternoon on the Friday from
Mallaig. From Inverie there is a 4-5km walk to
the hut where we will be spending the 3
nights. There are a number of hills accessible
from this very scenic remote location - Munros,
Corbetts and Grahams. The accommodation -
Druim Bothy
- is likely to be basic and sleeping bags will
be required. The cost of the accommodation for
the weekend will be £27 per person; this cost
does not include the ferry. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
|
17 April
Ochils
Grades 4
|
The Ochils are within very easy reach of the
central belt and provide some varied and
interesting walking with good views over the
Forth valley. We propose to walk inthe eastern
part of this range in the area near Dollar and
Glen Devon. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
30 April – 3 May
Invergarry
Grades 2, 3 |
We will be staying at
Invergarry Lodge, an independent hostel. This is somewhere we haven't
stayed before, but it promises to be an
interesting location. As this is a bank
holiday weekend, we will be staying here for
three nights (Fri, Sat and Sunday
which will give us the opportunity to have up
to three days of walking at one of the best
times of the year to be in the hills. Munros
at the eastern end of Cluanie, Loch Quoich and
the two Munros north of Loch Lochy are easily
reached, together with a number of Corbetts in
the area. The cost will be £45 for the three
nights accommodation (payable in advance).
Please book by 29 March as numbers have to be
confirmed by then with the hostel. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
14 – 16 May
Central Highlands
Grade 1 (Backpack) |
A pre-midge backpack, establishing a base camp
and then climbing a few hills probably between
Lochs Laggan and Ericht. Further details will
be published in the next newsletter but
meanwhile backpacking aficionados should note
the date in their diary. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
28 May –1 June
Torridon (Ling Hut)
Grades 2,3 |
This is a joint meet with the Christian Rock
and Mountain Club over the Bank Holiday
weekend at
Ling Hut. It is running from Friday night to
Tuesday, for the benefit of members of CRMC
who will be travelling from the deep south.
There are a wide range of Munros and other
hills in the area, including the classic
ridges of Beinn Eighe and Liathach The hut
sleeps 12 people and 6 places with be reserved
for members of each Club until 5th April.
Thereafter, any spare places will be available
to members of the other Club. You may join the
meet for less than the 4 nights, provided
places are available although naturally
priority will be given to those who wish to
stay for all 4 nights. The cost is £10 pp per
night. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
12 - 20 June
Salen, Island of Mull
Grades 2 and 3 |
We have booked a cottage near Salen in the
“centre” of the majestic island of Mull for
our club summer holiday. This excellent
cottage has maximum capacity of 9 and has all
mod cons. The accommodation will cost £90
each. We will need to take cars over
from Oban on the ferry.
Mull offers many activities for the long days
of June, including:
• Hill walking – 1 Munro (Ben More (966m), 1
Corbett (766m) and 7 Grahams;
• Beautiful beaches and Atlantic Ocean – cold
despite Gulf Stream!;
• Boat trips to Iona (Iona Abbey and Community), Staffa (Fingal’s Cave), Ulva and
Treshnish Isles;
• Watching wildlife such as whales, seals,
eagles and puffins;
• Duart and Torosay Castles;
• Mull Little Railway;
• Mull Tiny Theatre;
• Museum, painted houses and golf in Tobermory.
To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
25 - 27 June
Braemar
Grades 2 and 3 |
|
A welcome return to a weekend in Royal Deeside
at
Rucksacks
independent hostel in Braemar
where we will be able to enjoy long daylight
hours. This would be an ideal opportunity to
head for some of the more interesting Eastern
Cairngorm mountains as well as those less
demanding in and around Braemar and Glenshee.
We have booked the Alpine Hut which sleeps 10
and is £7 per night. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
29 July - 1 August (Thursday - Sunday)
Northern Highlands
Grades 2 and 3 |
|
Aultguish Hostel,
adjacent to the hotel of the same name, has
recently been extensively refurbished under
new management. It lies some 35miles north of
Inverness on the A835 in an area of great
walking opportunities. The Fannichs lie to the
west, with the Beinn Dearg group to the
northwest and Ben Wyvis to the south east.
There is wild and less frequented country to
the north with a gathering of Corbetts and
Grahams. The cost will be £16 per night. To enquire send an email to
schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
27 - 31 August (Friday - Tuesday)
Colonsay
Grade Other |
We have booked the Backpackers Lodge on
Colonsay (2 km from pier) for a long weekend
(Friday-Tuesday) to enjoy some tranquillity
and unspoilt natural beauty. Colonsay offers
visitors an extensive variety of natural
attractions in its varied habitats. Walking on
the island is gentle whilst in some places
slightly challenging. To learn more visit
www.colonsay.org.uk. The Club has been to
Colonsay several times and everyone returns
asking "When can we go again?" We plan to sail
from Oban at 5.00 pm on the Friday, departing
7.50 am on the Tuesday. Alternatively there is
a ferry on Sunday evening at 8.05 pm. Ferry
cost will be around £22 return and
accommodation in the main house will be £18
per night. Colonsay is a perfect island to
cycle; either bring your own or hire one from
the island. Early signs of interest would be
helpful. To enquire send an email to schc.info@yahoo.co.uk |
|
|
|
|
|
PROVISIONAL FUTURE EVENTS |
|
17 - 19 September |
Cairngorm Christian Centre, AGM |
Grades 2,
3 & 4 |
|
15 - 18 October |
Ratagan YH |
Grades 2 & 3 |
|
12
- 14 November |
Retreat - A Weekend without Boots in Glen Esk |
Grade Other |
|
3 - 5 December |
Glen Etive |
Grades 2 &
3 |
|
|
|
Please note that if you book a place on a meet and
are subsequently unable to attend, you may be
asked to make a contribution towards the cost of
the unused place.
|
