Bearsden and Milngavie Ramblers and Hillwalkers

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1 Queen s View at Loch Tummel Bearsden and Milngavie Ramblers and Hillwalkers Programme September December 2007

2 Inside This Programme Booklet Committee 2 Important Dates 3 Booking Places on Buses 3 The Programme 4 Walk Gradings 11 Car Mileage Calculator Distance & Height Conversion Books and Shopping 12 Adverts inside front & back covers Car Mileage Calculator Distance & Height Conversions inside front cover inside front cover Return Number in Car Mileage Km Miles Metres Feet , , , , , ,000 3,250 Keep your eye on the Bearsden and Milngavie Ramblers Website The latest news on walks and any changes to walks will be included under News on the website. You can also access the website free at your local library. Page 1

3 Committee Chairman Neil Weir Secretary Andrew Summers Treasurer Minute Secretary Assistant Minute Secretary Social Secretaries Programme Co-ordinator Programme Compiler Newsletter Editor Burns Supper Co-ordinator Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway Area Comm. Member Ron Gillies Ellen Robertson Lilias Clark Margaret Curran Isabel Walker Andy McCallum George Kirkland Bob Hood Irene Tait June Kerr Remember These Important Dates ASAP Book for Inchcailloch Sausage Sizzle on Sep 8 Aug 10 Items for Silent Auction can be handed in from now Sep 8-9 East Dunbartonshire Walking Festival Sep 14 Silent Auction, Fraser of Allander Centre, 19:30 Sep September Holiday to Strathpeffer Oct 5 Last date for booking bus for River Tweed walk on 20th Oct Nov 1 King s Theatre - Aspects of Love, 14:30 matinee Nov 9 AGM, Fraser of Allander Centre, 19:30 Dec 4 King s Theatre - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, 19:00 Dec 5 Christmas Lunch for Short Walks Dec 7 Last Date for booking Boxing Day Walk Dec 16 Mince Pie Walk - Cashel Forest Dec 17 Last Date for booking New Year Walk Dec 26 Boxing Day Walk to Blane Valley Inn Jan 2 New Year Walk to Carbeth Inn Transport by Bus Area Group Access & East Dumbarton Council Core Paths Reps. Bus Convener Sweatshirt Sales Walking Festivals Co-ordinator Mail Distributor Librarian Hugh Hopkins Graham Murray Euan Kilpatrick Ailsa Millar Irene Tait Johnette Hird Margaret Curran All buses this year will cost 8.00, subsidised from the Club s social fund. Please note the new booking arrangements: 1. Phone the bus convenor, Euan Kilpatrick, on to check that there are places on the bus. If Euan confirms that there are still places, send cheque to: E H Kilpatrick 2. If you are unable to contact Euan by phone, please phone Neil Weir on who will advise on how to book. Cheques should be made payable to: Ramblers Association Bearsden and Milngavie Group Please put date of bus on back of cheque for each bus. Bookings are NOT confirmed until payment in full has been made. Page 2 Page 3

4 Opening Quiz: Have you got the date of the Silent Auction in your diary? If not, look for it below and then grab your diary. Items for the auction can be handed in from 10th August onwards. Have you booked for the Sausage Sizzle on Inchcailloch? Date can also be found below. Places are limited so book now with Margaret Curran. Sat Sept 1 Walk: Beinn Bhreac (Loch Ard) B+ Leader: Wendy McCallum Meet at MSCP: 09:00 OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 365 Other Details: Path most of the way. Sun Sept 2 Walk: Cowie - Dunmore Pineapple C+ Leader: Willis Marker OS Sheet: LR 65 Exp 366 G.R Other Details: Level walk on good tracks to walled garden of Dunmore Pineapple. Wed Sept 5 Programme September December 2007 NOTE: Wednesday morning walks. are held on alternate weeks. a) Wednesday Wanderers (often with pub lunch) meet in TESCO s car park at 09:30. The next week s walk will be decided on the day of the previous walk. For information, phone Andy McCallum on b) Short Walkers meet at Milngavie CE Leisure Centre at 10:00. For information, phone Andrew Summers The dates of short and long walks are now in the programme below. Sat Sept 8 Walk: Inchcailloch Sausage Sizzle, Loch Lomond Leaders: Neil Weir Margaret Curran OS Sheet: LR 56 Exp 347 Other Details: Oak Tree Inn at 10:00 for Coffee & Scone ( 2.60). Ferry at 11:00 ( 5). Return ferry around 15:00. Bring your own food. BBQ provided. Early booking essential. Book with Margaret Curran September 2007 East Dunbartonshire Walking Festival Sat Sept 8 Walks: 1. Over the Hill, Tomtain to Todholes 5 walks all starting from 2. Tak Ma Doon Tae Queenzieburn Twechar Parish Church 3. Antonine Wall, Crags, Canal & Colzium 4. Carron Valley, the Water & the Forest 5. Waterways, the Canal and the Kelvin Sun Sept 9 Walks: 6. The Ballagan Tops 5 walks all starting from 7. Duncolm and the Kilpatrick Braes Mugdock Country Park 8. Kilpatricks, Lochs & Fells 9. A View Fit for a Queen - Queen s View 10. Three Castles - Duntreath, Lennox & Mugdock Other Details: Look out for leaflets and adverts in local papers. Booking Fee 3. Wed Sept 12 For more information tel or or go to the News page of the Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers web site. Fri Sept 14 Silent Auction, Fraser Centre, Milngave, 19:00 for 19:30 Lubricate your throat with the post-auction tea & cakes then singalong with the Westertones after the Auction. Bring your money and your voice. Items for Auction accepted by Ronnie Gillies, from 10 August Tickets ( 2 each) from Ronnie. We suggest you donate items that you no longer want but which are too valuable to bin: but do not spend money on items to auction. Keep your money and be a "Big Spender" on the 14th. Shhhh...!!! Sat Sept 15 Walk: Doughnut Hill, Kilpatricks from Overtoun House Easy B (Milton) 6 miles Leaders: Lilias Clark 9.5 km Ailsa Millar OS Sheet: LR 634 Exp 347 Other Details: Stunning views above the Clyde. Sun Sept 16 Walk: Blane Valley Walk: Blanefield - Killearn and back C Leaders: Ben Docherty Jeanette Baird Wed Sept 19 Fri Sept 21 to Mon Sept 24 September Holiday - Group Outing to Strathpeffer The outing is fully booked with a small waiting list. For details and to add your name to the list, contact Andrew Summers on Coach leaves MSCP on Friday Sept 21 at 08:30 for 08:45. Page 4 Page 5

5 September - October 2007 Wed Sept 26 Sat Sept 29 Walk: Ballageich (Eaglesham) B Leader: Euan Kilpatrick 11km (7miles) Meet at MSCP: 09:00 Ascent 333m OS Sheet: LR 64 Exp 334 (1090ft) Sun Sept 30 Walk: Blanefield to Clachan of Campsie Circular C Leaders: Doreen Kingsbury 13km(8miles) Jean Anderson October - November 2007 Wed Oct 17 Sat Oct 20 Walk: River Tweed Walk C Leader: Michael Lane 13km (8 miles) Meet at MSCP: 08:30 OS Sheet: LR 73 Exp 337 Other Details: Circular from Lyme Bridge. Coffee stop at Glentress. No meal at finish. Sun Oct 21 Walk: No organised walk Leader: Meet at MSCP: OS Sheet: Wed Oct 3 Wed Oct 24 Fri Oct 5 Last date to book bus for River Tweed Walk (20th Oct) Sat Oct 6 Walk: Ben Vorlich from Loch Earnside (GR ) A Leaders: Sue & David Swinson Munro Meet at MSCP: 08:30 Option 1: OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp km (7.5miles) Other Details: Option 1: Ben Vorlich and return over Ben Our Option 2: 15km (9.25miles) (GR ). Ascent 1000m (3280ft) Option 2: Ben Vorlich, Stuc a Chroin (GR ) & return over Ben Our. (Ascent 1400m (4590ft) Sun Oct 7 Walk: Kinlochard and Duchray Bridges C+ Leaders: Lilias & Andrew Summers 10km (6miles) OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 365 Other Details: Circular walk from Kinlochard Wed Oct 10 Sat Oct 13 Walk: Brig o Turk C+ Leader: Euan Kilpatrick 11km (7miles) OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 365 Other Details: Circular via Lendrick Lodge. Sun Oct 14 Walk: Stob Gabhar (GR ) A Leader: Peter Edwards Munro Meet at MSCP: 08: hours OS Sheet: LR 50 Exp 377 Other Details: Black Mount from Victoria Bridge. Sat Oct 27 Walk: Meall Ghaordaidh from Tullich Farm, Killin A Leaders: Hugh Hopkins Munro Peter Allan 9km (5.6miles) Meet at MSCP: 08:30 OS Sheet: LR 51 Exp 378 GR Other Details: Rough moorland climb with some rocky outcrops near summit ridge. Sun Oct 28 Walk: Mugdock Water Way, Gowkstane C Leaders: Ben Docherty 11km (7miles) Jeanette Baird Meet at MSCP: 09:45 Other Details: Pleasant local walk with Blane Valley views. Wed Oct 31 Thur Nov 1 Theatre - Aspects of Love Andrew Lloyd Webber s musical in King s Theatre. Matinee performance 14:30. Group ticket for stalls For details and tickets contact Margaret Cullen. Sat Nov 3 Walk: Glen Ample from Loch Lubnaig Easy B Leader: Wendy McCallum 12km (7.5miles) Meet at MSCP: 09:00 OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 348/366 Other Details: Lovely Drove Road with varied landscape Sun Nov 4 Walk: Drymen and Buchanan Estates C+ Leaders: Lilias and Andrew Summers 10km (6miles) OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 347 Other Details: Minor roads and forest tracks via Milton of Buchanan. Page 6 Page 7

6 November 2007 Wed Nov 7 Fri Nov 9 AGM 19:00 for 19:30 at the Fraser of Allander Centre, Milngavie Evening includes a talk/slide presentation on the History of the Theatre Royal, by the District Publicity Assistant. Tea and cakes will be served. Sat Nov 10 Walk: Dumyat B Leader: Michael Lane 11km (7miles) Meet at MSCP: 09:00 Ascent 539m OS Sheet: LR 57/58 Exp 366 (1770ft) Other Details: Circular from Blairlogie. Sun Nov 11 Walk: Castle Semple Loch and Parkhill Woods C Leaders: Liz & Neil Weir OS Sheet: LR 64 Exp 341 GR Other Details: Walk along loch to woodland, visiting Castle Semple Collegiate Church, built Those wishing to visit RSPB Reserve - entry is 2 to non-members. Wed Nov 14 Sat Nov 17 Walk: Cruaich Tarbert from Arrochar Station B Leader: Wendy McCallum Ascent 415m Meet at MSCP: 09:00 (1360ft) OS Sheet: LR 56 Exp 364 Other Details: Woodland walk with fine views at summit. Sun Nov 18 Walk: Clyde Walkway - The Bridges Walk C+ Partick to Cambuslang 15km (9.5miles) Leaders: Doreen Kingsbury Jean Anderson OS Sheet: LR 64 Exp 342 Other Details: Train to Partick. Return from Cambuslang Station. Bring Bus Pass. Wed Nov 21 Sat Nov 24 Walk: Kilsyth - Banton Circular C Leader: Euan Kilpatrick Other Details: Canalbank walk to Banton then by Banton Loch and beautiful Colzium Estate. November - December 2007 Sun Nov 25 Walk: Tarmachan Ridge A Leader: Peter Edwards Munro Meet at MSCP: 08:00 OS Sheet: LR 51 Exp 378 Other Details: Superb ridge walk above Loch Tay Wed Nov 28 Sat Dec 1 Walk: Allander & Kelvin Walkways C Leaders: Ailsa Millar 14.5km (9miles) Lilias Clark OS Sheet: LR 64 Exp 342 Other Details: Return by train from Partick. Can be shortened by returning by bus from Maryhill Road. Sun Dec 2 Walk: Beinn an t-sidhean and Buachaille Breige B from Strathyre 8km (5miles) Leaders: Frank Pieri Peter Allan Meet at MSCP: 09:00 OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 365 GR Tues 4 Dec The Sleeping Beauty - Pantomime at the King s Theatre, 19:00 Starring Gerald Kelly and Karen Dunbar. Seats in Grand Circle Contact Margaret Curran. Wed Dec 5 Fri Dec 7 Christmas Lunch at end of Sat Dec 8 Walk: Loch Ard Circular C+ Leader: Bob Hood Last date for booking Boxing Day walk OS Sheet: LR 57 Exp 365 GR Other Details: From Milton near Aberfoyle to Couligartan, Loch Ard and back. Forest tracks throughout. Coffee at Woollen Mill. Sun Dec 9 Walk: Ben Chonzie, Comrie A Leader: Peter Edwards Munro Meet at MSCP: 08:00 OS Sheet: LR 51/52 Exp 379 GR Wed Dec12 Sat Dec 15 Walk: No Organised Walk Leader: Meet at MSCP: OS Sheet: Page 8 Page 9

7 December 2007 (and 2008 Highlights) Sun Dec 16 Walk: Cashel Millenium Forest at Loch Lomond - C & B The Mince Pie Walk Leaders: Liz & Neil Weir OS Sheet: LR 56 Exp 364 Other Details: Coffee stop at The Pottery, Drymen Mince Pies and Mulled Wine after the walk. Various grades of walks available on the day. Mon Dec 17 Wed Dec 19 Last date for booking New Year Walk Sat Dec 22 Walks: No Organised Walks Sun Dec 23 Wed Dec 26 Walk: Boxing Day Walk - Pub Lunch at Blane Valley Inn C Leaders: Jeanette Baird Ben Docherty Meet at MSCP: 10:30 Other Details: Come & get a breath of fresh air amid the festivities. Walk tailored to suit conditions and participants. Names to leaders by 7th December. Highlights from the Next Programme Wed Jan 2 Walk: New Year Walk & Pub Lunch at Carbeth Inn C Leaders: Jeanette Baird Ben Docherty Meet at MSCP: 10:30 Other Details: A walk to give a grand start to the New Year. Walk to the Inn and back or arrange a lift for your return. Names to leaders by 17th December. Fri Jan 18 Fri May 2-5 Burns Supper in Milngavie Bowling Club, beside Milngavie Station Cost 12 inc. a glass of wine. Bar facilities available. Additional space now available after clubhouse refurbishment. To reserve a place contact Irene Tait. Group Walking Holiday to HF House at Lamlash, Arran Fully booked. To add your name to the waiting list, contact Andrew Summers Walks Are Graded As Follows A+ Walks For the very experienced and very fit. Very strenuous. Walks are often over high ground (3000+ feet), sometimes in very exposed conditions. Very steep mountain ascents and descents may be involved. Walks are often over 15 miles. A Walks Strenuous. For the fit. Usually over hilly and rough terrain. Could involve steep ascents and descents. Usually miles. B+ Walks Moderate to strenuous. These walks are easier than A Walks but more strenuous than B Walks. Usually miles. SHW Slow Hill Walks are intended to enable slower climbers to reach Munros etc. Emphasis on slow pace but walkers still need to be fit and properly equipped. Could have ALL the features of an A Walk. B Walks Moderate. These walks are easier than A Walks but could have at least one of the features of an A Walk. Usually 8-10 miles. C+ Walks Easy to moderate. Mostly on level ground but could involve either short uphill sections, rough ground or longer distances than C Walks. Usually 6-8 miles. C Walks Easy. Mainly on the flat. Usually on paths, tracks or minor roads. Usually 5-7 miles. This Programme s Safety Rules Highlights 1. Do not go ahead of leader and do not stray away from Group without permission of leader. 2. Pay attention at all times to the leader s advice and instructions, particularly with regard to safety. 3. If carrying walking poles make sure they are safely at your side or on your rucksack and not a danger to others. 4. Ice Axes when not in use should be in a cover. Page 10 Page 11

8 Books and Reference Materials Did you know that there is a Ramblers file in Milngavie Library, containing maps. fact sheets and books for your perusal? These are for reference only. The following books are available from our Librarian, Margaret Curran8 Leadership and Navigation from the Ramblers Association Group Walks by Bob Sawers (Mainly B and C walks in Central Scotland) The Munros by Cameron McNeish (Donated by Mary Finlayson) 25 Walks - Arrochar, Cowal and Bute Cairngorm Area Walks Tourist Publications (Scottish Borders and Grampian Area) Look Aboot Ye (Clackmannanshire Ramblers Walks) Shopping Did you know that the following shops give discount to Ramblers on production of your membership card? Scout Shop Elmbank Street, Glasgow 5% C.C.W. Main St., Callander 10% High St., Peebles 10% Market St., St Andrews 10% Cotswold Outdoor Wear Crow Road, Glasgow 10%* *10% only on Catalogue items. Members Account No B15004 to be used on purchases. These premises have a new in-store AS Adventure and they do not give discount on their goods. Footprints Woodlands Road, Glasgow 10% FREE2GIVE Did you know that you could raise funds for the Ramblers Association just by going shopping on The web site provides safe and secure access to over a 100 online stores e.g. AA, Amazon, Blacks, Blackwells, Comet, The Co-op, Cotswold Outdoor, HMV, John Lewis, Littlewoods, PC World, the RAC, Teleflorist, WHSmith, Woolworths and many, many more. Each time a purchase is made via the Ramblers Association Shopping Village, the retailer donates up to 10% of the purchase price to the Ramblers Association - but the goods do not cost any extra. Page 12