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Monklands Ramblers
exploring scotland since 1985
We are one of the longest running R.A. clubs in Scotland, and the first Scottish R.A. club on the Internet! We are based in the Monklands area of Central Scotland in North Lanarkshire, some 12 miles east of Glasgow.
before booking
please know…
1. 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.
2. If you are unable to attend a walk, please let the booking contact know immediately. There are no charges for cancellations.
3. Face masks are no longer compulsory on the coach. This will be up to each individual if they still wish to wear one.
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Weekend Walk
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There will be a choice of two walks in the Arrochar Area
✔ Date: Sunday, 26th March ’23
✔ Leader 1: Kenny Weldon
✔ Location: The Cobbler
✔ Grade: A (?)
✔ Distance: 7 Miles / 11Km
✔ Leader 2: Ken Paton
✔ Location: Rest and Be Thankful to Arrochar
✔ Grade: B (?)
✔ Distance: 8 Miles / 13Km
✔ Booking: Please contact Christine McMahon on 07837 990985 to book on the walk. Please send a text including your 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.
✔ Meeting Location: The first pick-up will be at Airdrie at 8.30am across from the railway station followed by Coatbridge behind the Time Capsule.
✔ Extra Info: Scotland Off the Beaten Track | Walkhighlands – The Cobbler, Arrochar
midweek walk
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✔ Date: Wednesday, 12th April, 2023
✔ Leader: David Dunn
✔ Walking Location: Strathclyde Park to Chatelherault (return)
✔ Meeting Location: Meet at Strathclyde Park Watersports Centre rear car park at 12 noon.
Good paths for most of the walk, which follows the Avon way to Chatelherailt, then the old mineral tramway to Hoolet row, and back to the visitor centre for coffee, before returning to Strathclyde Park.
✔ Distance: 9 Miles / 14.5km
✔ Booking: To book your place, contact David Dunn, on 07746 714394. Booking is recommended in case of any changes to the advertised programme. Please note there is no charge for these walks, unless public transport is required.
Grantown on Spey – The Craiglynne Hotel
Please contact Christine with name(s) and room requirement at cmrambler@talktalk.net or text on 07837 990985
Price
- £165 per person if sharing a double or twin room – 3 nights (dinner, bed and breakfast),
- £225 per person for single room, 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast,
- £285 per person for double/twin sole occupancy, 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast.
Travel
Car or Citylink bus or train to Aviemore then local bus to Grantown on Spey.
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