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Welcome to

Monklands Ramblers

exploring scotland

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 coachThis will be up to each individual if they still wish to wear one.

Fit for a Fiv£r!

Future Walk Dates

Sunday, 9 February:

Loch Earn – GlenTarken walks

Saturday, 22 February:

Kilpatrick Hills – The Whangie walks

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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 NevisFort 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

9 February

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Notes:

Due to a wide river crossing on the reccie for the The Glen Tarken short circular, this has now been amended to the undernoted.

The printed programme was down for an 8.00am start, please note this is an error and it will be 8.30am as normal Coatbridge first pick up, followed by Coatdyke then Airdrie

Morning and evening stops – both stops will take place in Callander

Recommendation: Walking shoes/boots. Poles recommended.

 

✔ Date: Sunday, 9 February

1st Leader: Stuart Sefton

✔ Location: Glen Tarken Circular to St Fillans

✔ Grade: B

✔ Distance: 8.2 Miles / 13.1 km (Asc. 434m)

2nd Leader: Christine McMahon

✔ Location: Lochearnhead to St Fillans

✔ Grade: C+ (There may be an additional loop, weather dependent, which would amend the grade to a B)

✔ Distance: 7.5 Miles / 12.7 km

✔  Walk Report:

Glen Tarken Circular to St Fillans:

The walk starts from the banks of Loch Earn and winds its way up Glen Tarken to the end of the valley where the hills horseshoe around our route. It’s a fairly steady climb with a couple of steeper sections, we will be able to take easy though as many of us will just be getting back into the swing of things.

From the tip of the horseshoe we head back down on the other side of the valley to St Fillans. The walk is on good track all the way but it is a bit muddy in places and we have two or three fords to cross. Boots highly recommended and gaiters if you have them. Bring warm clothing as the weather is changeable and it’s pretty exposed Let’s hope it’s not cloudy as the views are pretty stunning, especially with the snow on the tops of the surrounding mountains.

Lochearnhead to St Fillans:

The walk starts at the car park in Lochearnhead, heading up towards the old railway line. The walk proceeds through forestry and gives great views over Loch Earn.

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 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 Coatbridge (at the back of the Time Capsule) at 8.30am. Just a reminder there will be a new additional pickup and set down point on this walk at the bus stops in Coatdyke opposite and adjacent to the Kwik Fit. This will be followed by the usual Airdrie pick-up (Farmfoods across from Airdrie Railway station)

Wednesday walk

19 February

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To book a place on a walk:
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 5 and 8 miles, and will be undertaken at a leisurely pace.
8. Appropriate weatherproof clothing and walking shoes/boots & poles recommended.

N.B. Walk date, bus & train travel times may change – so check webpage for updates

Location: Glasgow Cowcaddens to Kelvinbridge Walk

Time & Travel: We will catch the 10.36 a.m. train from Coatdyke train station alighting at Queen Street train station at 11 a.m. and make our way to Buchanan Subway station.

Purchase a return ticket that enables you to exit at Cowcaddens Subway station and return via Kelvinbrige Subway station. Concessionary tickets are available. The walk will begin from Cowcaddens Subway station at 11.30 a.m.

Finish time: 4 hours (approx.)

Recce: This is a 7 Mile linear walk from Cowcaddens Subway station to Kelvinbridge Subway station along the Forth & Clyde canal and via Ruchill, Stockingbridge & Kelvingrove Parks.

Upon leaving the Subway station we will walk the short distance to Speaker Martins Lock and proceed along the Forth & Clyde canal. We can stop at the Gathering Ground café (behind the Scottish Canals office) for a coffee and comfort stop before proceeding to the Claypits Footbridge and by the side of Partick Thistel Football Ground.

Further along the footpath, we cross over a footbridge and upwards via the Murano Student Village to the top of Ruchill Park and the Flagpole. From this vantage point you have splendid views of Glasgow, as well as a clear panorama of the Campsie Hills to Gleniffer, Cathkin Braes, as well as a wonderful view of planes as they descend into Glasgow airport.

Next stopping point is the various artwork and sculptures on display in the Stockingfield Park. We negotiate the Stockingfiled Junction and walk briefly back along the Forth & Clyde walkway exiting onto Maryhill Road and towards an entrance gate to the Kelvin (River) Walkway. This eventually takes us into Kelvingrove Park and to the end point of the walk i.e. Kelvinbridge Sugway station underneath Great Western Road.

Footwear: Walking shoes / trainers recommended.

Pre-walk & Walk Comfort stops: Queen Street station, Gathering Ground café & Tesco Extra (Maryhill Road).

Post-walk & comfort stop: The Counting House, George Square, Glasgow

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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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