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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 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.
Face masks are no longer compulsory on the coach. This will be up to each individual if they still wish to wear one.
Fit For A Fiv£r!
Future Walk Dates
Sunday, 5 May:
Arrochar area
Sunday, 19 May:
Crail area (changed from Saturday 18 May)
Sunday, 2 June:
Killin area
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Scottish mountain Webcams
The Ben Nevis Webcam is located on the banks of Loch Linnhe, Fort William. The web cam updates every minute and captures fantastic views of Ben Nevis, Fort William, Loch Linnhe and Aonach Mor.
Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe, Argyll, is one of the most beautiful mountains in Scotland. The picture of it above was taken a short time ago by a camera at the Glencoe Mountain Ski Centre.
Weekend Walk
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Walk Report: Arrochar Circular via Glen Loin (B+)
The walk begins from Loch Long car park in Arrochar. It is a 10.2-mile circular walk, which meanders through the magnificent Arrochar Alps, with an ascent of 400m. The walk will take approximately 6 hours. The terrain uphill is mainly comprised of forest paths (uphill) and forest track (downhill).
The ascent uphill is slightly challenging, steep in parts, undulating at times but is on solid ground for the best part. There are several very large, puddled areas along the pathway, some surrounded with very boggy land. Steep sections will be undertaken in a series of leisurely stages. There is one minor water hazard which is not difficult to cross with the aid of walking poles. The return route is on forest track for approx. 4.5 miles. Walking boots and poles are recommended for this walk. Numerous photo opportunities on this walk.
Walk Report: Beinn Ime (A+)
There is nothing technically difficult or exposed about Beinn Ime the A+ rating is for the fitness required with over 1000m of ascent on mostly rocky path & about 15km. Initially up zig zag path on past the Cobbler then a broad backed ridge to top. People just need fitness though the pace will go slow with breaks, the walk could be at least 6 hrs.
Extra Info:
✔ Date: Sunday, 5 May
✔ Leader 1: Dougie Andrews
✔ Location: Beinn Ime
✔ Grade: A+
✔ Distance: 10 Miles / 16 km
✔ Leader 2: Tony Grimason
✔ Location: Arrochar Circular via Glen Loin
✔ Grade: B+
✔ Distance: 10.2 Miles / 16.4 km
✔ Bus Fare: Bus fare is £15. Exact money is appreciated. New walkers first journey using the bus are able to use our Fit For A Fiver Promo, by paying £5.
✔ Booking: Please contact Pat Rawlinson on 07873 263894 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. This may not be immediate so please be patient.
✔ Pick-up: First pick-up will be Airdrie at 8.30am (across from Airdrie Railway station) followed by Coatbridge (at the back of the Time Capsule)
Wednesday walk
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Note: We will stop to pay our respects and lay a wreath at the Stanrigg Pit Disaster memorial en route to Caldercruix – where 19 mine workers (men and boys) sadly perished due to a mine collapse.
✔ Date: 1 May
✔ Leader: Tony Grimason
✔ Location: Airdrie to Caldercruix Linear Walk
✔ Grade: C
✔ Meet up: Meet at Farmfoods, Airdrie at 11.00 a.m. (opp. Airdrie Train Station – Edinburgh line). We will start the walk at 11.15 a.m.
✔ Recce: A walk from Airdrie Town Centre via Rawyards Park, upwards to the Rawyards Forestry Trail & the Skytower (highest viewing point over Airdrie), and onwards through countryside to Caldercruix Train Station.
✔ Finish Time: Approx. 4 p.m. Mixture of pavements, park, countryside, and farm tracks. Approx. 6 miles.
✔ Booking: TEXT the walk leader, Tony Grimason, on 07516238706, No phone calls
1. ONLY CONTACT the walk leader within 2 weeks of the date of a scheduled walk.
2. Maximum number on each walk: 16.
3. Booking is on a first come, first served basis.
4. A reserve list will be created in the event of cancellations.
5. No charge is applied for those participating on these walks.
6. Financial costs associated with transport are at participants own cost.
7. All walks are between 6 and 8 miles, and will be undertaken at a leisurely pace.
8. Appropriate weatherproof clothing and walking shoes/boots & poles recommended.
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Monklands Ramblers is an official Ramblers Association Group. We receive annual funding from the RA to finance club administration such as the website, walk leader recce expenses, the Fiver promotion etc.
RA members receive a welcome pack plus excellent quarterly magazine and an entitlement to walk with any Ramblers group in Britain. There is also access to an extensive online library of walks and discounts available to members eg Cotswold Outdoor Company, O.S maps, Ramblers Holidays etc.
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