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
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Broughton Heights-Moderate
Broughton Village Hall, Main street, biggar, GB## Details
Pleasant round of hills along from Biggar.Typical Borders hills,mostly trail walking,some sections where we go through grassy,tussocky terrain.
We start from the car-park in Broughton village .After the walk we can enjoy a tea/coffee locally.
TERRAIN
Trail walking covering most of the route,steep ascent up to Hammerhead
ROUTE
Details from Walkhighlands
Broughton Heights and Trahenna Hill circuit (Walkhighlands)
WALK STATS
Map/Landranger 72.
Distance: 11 km
Ascent:613 Metres
Time: estimated 4/4.30 hours
SUITABILITY
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a moderate pace.
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 organiser.
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk with hillwalking boots, 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.
Websites providing up to date forecasts.- Broughton (Scottish Borders) weather - Met Office
- LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will meet at the Broughton village hall car- park .If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one.If receiving a lift, agree beforehand with your driver how you're splitting costs, share contact details and keep car tidy.
Please arrive ready to walk. 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.15 attendees
Moderate: Ben Gullipen (414m) & Beinn Dearg (427m)
Coilhallan forestry car park, Ancaster road, Callander, GBHoping for good weather, if forecast is bad i'll change date this time...
This route gives a nice, longer gradual incline walk up to Ben Gullipen on waymarked forest tracks. Ben Gulipen top and the path to Beinn Dearg is boggy. (Same route back as there's rough paths only coming off Beinn dearg to the NW or SE).
Great views to Wallace monument, Loch Vennachar, Ben Venue and Ben Ledi.
Weather dependent. Planning to go for a coffee in Callander after walk (Free parking at Ancaster road, beside Bowling club).
Dog Friendly. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.Meet up point: the large Coilhallan Forestry Car Park (Free) which is signposted just before the Wheels Cycling centre. From the A81, the car park is approx 2km along the Invertrossachs Road.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzPyDxJA2c12zkMW9NB a head-torch is recommended for walks at this time of year.
TERRAIN
Good track at start/end of walk- boggy near Ben Gullipen top and in the small descent to Beinn Dearg.ROUTE (OS)
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/29356813/Ben-Gullipen-and-Beinn-DeargMAP
OL46 TrossachsWALK STATS
Distance: 10 miles, 16km
Ascent: 566m
Time: 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 car park for 9.45 to start walking at 10.00am.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.
4 attendees
Easy/Moderate: Loch Venachar Circuit, near Brig o'Turk
Glen Finglas Car Park, Nr Brig o'Turk, GBSpend a leisurely day circumnavigating Loch Venachar by a mixture of cycle paths and minor roads with good views of the water most of the way. Refreshments available at the Byre Inn near Brig o' Turk, the Brig o' Turk Tearoom and Venachar Lochside cafe.
I organised this for the group over 10 years ago! It'll be a nice walk at this time of the year.
TERRAIN
Minor roads, shared cycle paths.ROUTE
Walk Highlands route hereWALK STATS
Distance: 19km / 11.75 miles
Time: 4.5 - 5 hours
My pace: Slow going uphill, moderate on flat terrain and descent.SUITABILITY/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 organiser.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.
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with supportive boots, waterproofs in case of rain, 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 start of the walk - Glen Finglas car park (also signed Lendrick Hill) just east of Brig o'Turk on A821.If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. I don't organise the lifts - that's up to you to ask for one, and for other walkers to offer one.
If receiving a lift, please agree beforehand with your driver how you're splitting costs, share contact details, bring a bag for dirty boots afterwards and commit to not leaving a mess.
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.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk, at least 2 or 3 days is sufficient for a day walk and allows others waiting to make travel arrangements in your stead. Less than 1 day should be accompanied by a call/txt or email to the organiser.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. The organiser does set the pace however, and it is good walking etiquette to stay with the rest of the group.Be considerate:
Be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakithameIf 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.
9 attendees
Past events
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