Doughnot Hill and Lang Craigs

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Welcome to

Monklands Ramblers

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since 1985

before booking

➝ Numbers on the coach are no longer limited, but it is still essential to book in advance, and not turn up on the day without a confirmed booking.

➝ The newsletter for our weekend walks is issued the Wednesday following a club walk at 6.30pm. Please try and book as soon as the newsletter is issued as the bus fills up quickly.

➝ The booking contact will be indicated on the newsletter and may differ from the walk leader. A text will be sent back to confirm a booking.

➝ If you are unable to attend a walk, please let the booking contact know immediately. There are no charges for cancellations.

Spring Break 2026

spring break 2026

The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
(Friday 24 – Monday 27 April 2026)

The above hotel has now been booked for 2026 on the above dates.

➝ Singles £327;

➝ Doubles/twins £414 (£207 per person).

No payment is required until nearer the time. Anne-Marie will send updates for those who have confirmed their attendance as and when required.

Future Walk Dates

future walks

Saturday, 10 January 2026:

➝ Club meal (short walk & lunch)

Sunday, 24 January:

➝ Kilpatrick Hills

Saturday, 7 February:

➝ Fife Coast

Sunday, 22 February:

➝ Stirling

Sunday, 8 March:

➝ Aberfoyle

Sunday, 22 March:

➝ Melrose

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Weekend Walk

24 January

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Notes:

➝ Morning stop: Caulders Garden Centre

➝ Evening stop: West Park Hotel

➝ Kilpatrick Hills: Wikipedia

✔ 1st Leader: David Higgins

✔ Location: Doughnot Hill and Lang Craigs

✔ Grade: B

✔ Distance: 6.9 Miles / 11 km (asc. 450m)

✔ 2nd Leader: Dougie Andrews.

✔ Location: Around Lang Craigs

✔ Grade: B

✔ Distance: 7 Miles / 11.2 km (asc.330m)

✔ Walk Report:

➝ Doughnot Hill and Lang Craigs:

This is a circular walk starting at Overtoun House and heading out alongside Lang Craigs Wood before sweeping round to ascend Doughnot Hill. From the top we descend towards Black Linn Reservoir and sweep back round with a further descent along Lang Craigs towards the outskirts of Milton and back to Overtoun House.

NB: The above is just a brief description of the walk, A further report may be put on the website after the recce is completed next week.

➝ Around Lang Craigs:

Starting at Overtoun House the walk takes us alongside the river, then on a grassy path in front of Doughnut Hill to Lang Craigs. Forestry track takes us past Loch Humphrey (still frozen on sunny day of recce). Walk has good views over Dumbarton & Firth of Forth. Boots required & plenty of layers.

✔ Booking: Please contact Stuart Sefton by SMS text message on 07760 171693 to book on the walk. Please send a text including your full name and pick-up point. You can only book as an individual or for family or couple bookings. All bookings will be acknowledged with a confirmation text.

✔ Pick-up: First pick-up will be Airdrie at 8.30am (Farmfoods across from Airdrie Railway Station), followed by Coatdyke (opposite and adjacent to the Kwik Fit) and then Coatbridge (at the back of the Time Capsule).

winter walks

Largs walk & Meal
(fully booked)

10 January

stay tuned for the next walk...

Address: 96 Greenock Rd, Largs, KA30 8PG

Comfort Stop: There will be a comfort stop only before the short walk in Largs which will take between 2/2½ hours. The meal has been booked for a 1.30pm start.

The Largs short walk and meal have once again proved popular and we have hired a 53 seater bus which is now full. Anyone else wishing to come along please feel free to put your name down on the waiting list. Can anyone who has still to submit their menu choices to Christine, can they do so before the end of next week (21 December).

Notes:

✔ Location: Willowbank Hotel, Largs

✔ Cost: The cost of the day will be £30 which includes the bus and a 3-course meal. This cost will be subsidised with club funds. Douglas will collect all monies for the bus and meal on the day. Any drinks to be paid separately by each individual(s).

✔ Menu choice: Please also state your menu choices from below (Starters, Mains and Dessert) either by text or email Christine at cmrambler@talktalk.net . Please also advise of any dietary requirements.

✔ Booking: Please contact Christine McMahon by text message on 07837 990985 to book on the walk.

Please send a text including your full name and pick-up point. You can only book as an individual or for family or couple bookings. All bookings will be acknowledged with a confirmation text.

✔ Pick-up: First pick-up will be Airdrie at 9.30am (Farmfoods across from Airdrie Railway Station), followed by Coatdyke (opposite and adjacent to the Kwik Fit) and then Coatbridge (at the back of the Time Capsule).

The walk will start at the Willowbank Hotel for a comfort stop only and we will walk along the coastal path to Fairlie where the bus will pick us up and take us back to the hotel for a 1.30pm start for the lunch.