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Hi there! Welcome to the group :-) This group is part of Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group - for walking/hillwalking events. 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..
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
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Moderate: The Eachach Càrn Deargs, Glen Roy
Location not specified yet**14k 767m ascent 5.5 hours **
This pair of very rounded Corbetts have a lonely position above Glen Turret near the head of Glen Roy; the descent route here crosses the famous Parallel Roads.ice axe and crampons are strongly recommend if still snow on hills.
Grade 4 / Bog Factor 4
TERRAIN
Track for approach, initial steep ascent then pathless, heathery hills with extensive areas of peat bog.Start: End of public road up Glen Roy. Open in Google Map
HILLWALKING IN WINTER Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. See Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/safety/winter-skills.shtml
Participation Statement “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” Suitability You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for yours and the group's safety and comfort. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.1 attendeeModerate: Càrn Dearg/Leana Mhor, Glen Roy
Location not specified yet**12.2 k 789m ascent 5 hours **
Càrn Dearg is one of four Corbetts accessible from Glen Roy, no less than three of which are called Càrn Dearg. This is the highest of the hills around the glen; the upper slopes are featureless moorland, the lower slopes steep and scarred by the famous 'parallel roads'. Our route is to carry on to include Leana Mhor 676m.
ice axe and crampons are strongly recommend if still snow on hills.
Grade 4 / Bog Factor 3
TERRAIN
Pathless hillwalk over grass and heather; some steeper ground. The featureless terrain can require careful navigation.
Start: Limited parking near bridge at NN330909; parking area short distance further along road. Open in Google Map
HILLWALKING IN WINTER Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. See Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/safety/winter-skills.shtml
Participation Statement “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” Suitability You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for yours and the group's safety and comfort. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.1 attendeeModerate: Beinn Iaruinn/Leana Mhor 684m, Glen Roy
Location not specified yet**8.8k 860m ascent 4 hours **
Beinn Iaruinn rises very steeply above the rollercoaster road up Glen Roy, with the northern arm of its corrie being the most usual route of ascent. Combining the hill with neighbouring Leana Mòr , however, makes for a more enjoyable walk avoiding the steepest slopes.
ice axe and crampons are strongly recommend if still snow on hills.
Grade 4 / Bog Factor 3
TERRAIN
Steep initial ascent to largely pathless, heathery hills. Boggy ground particularly at the bealach and on descent.
Start: Parking on grass verges near bridge and sharp bend at NN300880. Open in Google map
HILLWALKING IN WINTER Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. See Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/safety/winter-skills.shtml
Participation Statement “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” Suitability You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for yours and the group's safety and comfort. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.1 attendee
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