What we’re about
Hi there! Welcome to the group :-) This group is part of Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group - but for walking/hillwalking events only. The other part of the group is for climbing events and if you're interested in that, please join https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/
We're a friendly group that was founded in 2008 to be run by the members for the members. We encourage members to "own the group" and help keep the page active by hosting events, but there is definitely no requirement to do so.
We organise a wide range of walks year round including single Munros, multiple Munros, scrambling over ridges, weekends away and a selection of low level longer walks, pub walks and summer evening walks. We also organise child-friendly Munros.
These shouldn't be considered "led walks" with a professional guide. Think of it more as going walking with a group of friends (and while you may not be friends with everyone at the start of the walk, you will be by the end of it!). However, everyone has to take responsibility for themselves as well as for each other, and everyone has a role to play (be it offering lifts to the start, helping with the navigation on the walk or bringing the jaffa cakes!)
The organiser of a walk or event is the point of contact for the walk. Organisers do not lead walks and are not responsible for others or instructing them. Organisers are volunteers who are sharing their own experience with others, so those of lesser experience should be aware of this.
The group is completely free to join, but we may occasionally ask for a voluntary £3 donation to help cover the cost of hosting the group on Meetup.com.
If you have some ideas for walks and activities or perhaps once you have been on a few events, would like to get involved in organising one, please send us a message via Mountain Goat's Meetup profile.
Look forward to seeing you on a meetup soon,
Mountain Goat
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hard: An Teallach (2 Munros)Layby , Dundonnell
One of the most impressive and photographed mountains in the UK.
Having another try at these, the last attempt was cancelled due to bad weather.
An Teallach by the 'out and back' baggers route from Dundonnell. The 2 munros Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill and Sgurr Fiona provide a steep but fine ridge walk, with dramatic views on a clear day to the ridge pinnacles and nearby 'Great Wilderness', the Fisherfields. A strenuous walk for fit and experienced walkers only.
Meeting point is the signposted parking layby on the A832 beside the Dundonnell Mountain rescue building; https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ujYbERg2M72zKz2A
Incase the layby is full, there is limited parking beside 2 cottages 200m south or, alternatively 400m north the Dundonnell hotel permits walkers parking.
I'm staying 3 nights in Ledgowan bunkhouse fri, sat and sunday night but not sure yet of other hills, if any, to be targeted.
If your searching for accomodation, might be better calling places directly. Ledgowan is always busy, possible is Forest way bunkhouse which is handy for An teallach or accom in Ullapool etc or further south is possible.
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Rocky steep mountain terrain. Clear and feint paths.ROUTE
There is a new path that leads to the minor top Meall Garbh. The route continues SW briefly along long rocky slabs before the path is picked up again. We continue south to the east of Sron a' Choire before a steep climb to the summit of Bidein A' Ghlas Thuill and a steep drop and climb to Sgurr Fiona. The return route retraces steps.
Our route; https://explore.osmaps.com/route/25905839/An-TeallachWalk highlands route description still includes the old path to the east of Meall Garbh however both paths join together before the ridge walk starts; An Teallach, Dundonnell (Walkhighlands) (Our route is the northern part of this route, Dundonnell to Sgurr Fiona).
WALK STATS
Distance: 9.2 miles, 15.10km
Ascent: 1386m
Time: 8.5 hoursSUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the layby for approx 8.15am to start walking at 8.30am.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
