About us
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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Outer Hebrides islands hopping 2026
Location not specified yetSUMMARY Outer Hebrides islands hopping and hill bagging ( hills listed in Full House on Skye, Uist and Harris Will be aimed to complete). There are also plenty low level walks in the area, be spoiled for choices.
Link below are walk information , you can pick any walks of your own choice. There will not be leaded walk or climb, all participants make their own decisions of what to do each day and responsible for their own safety.
Outer Hebrides walks
Isle of Skye walksI have a list of more technical rock climbing route/ high grade scramble route and high level walks below in a non specific order.
- Only for experienced rock climbers with adequate gear Skye- Black Cuillin Ridge (BCR) section A, rock climbing route with grade 3 scramble and 5 abseils great exposure Pinnical ridge-Sgurr nan Gillean- west ridge, Am Basteir, Tooth- lotus route- Sgurr a Fionn Choire and Bruach na Frithe. 17k 2400m 11 hours.
- rock climbing with grade 3 scramble and 2 abseils great exposure BCR section B . Sgurr a’ Mhadaidh, Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh, South top, Sgurr Thormaid, Sgurr na Banachdich, Central top, Sgurr Dearg, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Sgurr Thearlaich, Sgurr Alasdair. 16k 2500m 11 hours
- Grade 2 scramble. BCR section C. Sgurr Nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn, Sgurr Dubh Mor and possibly Sgurr Sgumain otherwise another day. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/sgurrnaneag.shtml
- Uist - Beinn Mhor and Heacla 18.7k 1068m 7 hr.
- Harris- Oireabhal, Tiorga Mor, 16k 1230m 6.5 hr. Uisgneabhal Mor 8.5k 4 hr.
- Harris- AnCliseam 5.8k 600m 3 hours.Skye- The Storr and Hartaval 11.6k 900m 4 hr.
- Marsco, Beinn Dearg Mhor, Glamaig 20k 2467m 8hr.
- Blabhein and South top 5 hr. Beinn na Caillich, Beinn Dearg Mhor 5 hours.
- Garbh- bheinn and Belig 5 hr. Ben Aslak, Sgurr na coinnich, Beinn na Caillich
- TBC
- TBC
“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. 07809146713
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Skye - Black Cuillins Ridge traverse Section A
Location not specified yetThis is a climbing route, requires high level of scramble skills and abseil skills and climbing gear. Black Cuillin Ridge travers Section A from Sligchan. 9hrs 14.5k 2000m ascent
Combine the Northen Section of Cuillin ridge Munros and 2 Munro tops including the Excecutioner ( Am Bastrie Tooth). Descend the tooth via lotus route which is a grade 3 scramble before heading towards Bruach.
TERRAIN
Moderate pace, on slow side of Naismith Rule
Good path most before reaching the ridge. some loose steep sections.START GRID REF
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Open in Google Maps. Start point from Sligchan
Walkhighland Route Bruach na Frithe
Am BastrieSUITABILITY/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 Hillwalking 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.
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Power Boat River Clyde tour
Partick Train Station, Merkland Street, Glasgow, GBSUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
Just to see who fancies a fast, short, power boat tour of the Clyde? Seaforce run boats half hourly from the jetty beside the Transport Museum. A short trip but looks fun! I live in Partick and regularly see the boats but haven't tried one yet. The reviews are superb, safety first, family friendly and a great skipper. Lots of sea creatures too in view 🦭 🐋.
If the weather forecast is bad, Seaforce flexibly allow you to cancel within 24 hours, with a refund or alternative date/time. I've booked a ticket on the 1.30pm boat, the cost is £22.95 for over 16's and the link is; Glasgow Boat Trip on the River Clyde | The Clyde Ride.
Meeting point is 1pm outside Partick Train/Subway station and we can walk over to the boat. If easier meet you directly outside the Transport Museum at approx 1.15pm. Planning to go for a coffee in the museum after the boat ride.
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, looking after yourself and having due consideration for all attending. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
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Amble up Beinn a Chrulaiste, Glen Coe
Glencoe Mountain Resort, Glencoe, Argyll PH49 4HZ, Glasgow, GBA new type of walk - ambles, slow pace, a chilled out walk, short walk, not too far, not too high.
Beinn a Chrulaiste is a Corbett with perhaps the best mountain view in Scotland. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/beinn-a-chrulaiste.shtml
I'm planning on bus again as the parking here is dreadful. I am booked on the Ember bus from Glasgow leaving Buchanan Bus Station at 8 am and arriving in Glencoe at the Mountain Resort at 10:21 am (I've booked my return journey for half past six). I've set the walk start as 11 am. This also allows enough time for drivers.
Rough plan
Getting the Ember bus from Glasgow to Glencoe and getting off at the Glencoe Mountain Resort (Chairlift Road End). Going to the Glencoe Mountain Cafe for a toilet stop and coffee/snack. If any people are travelling by car, we meet up with them at the Glencoe Mountain Resort car park or cafe. It is basically the same route but starting at a different point and getting the long walk done at the beginning. Then we climb the hill as per the Walk Highlands route but descend down to the Kingshouse Hotel (approx 5 - 6 hours). Once we've had a coffee/drink/chat, we head back to the bus stop and get the bus back.Suitable for public transport and by car. It is a long distance by public transport however, I see it as ' a bit of a journey to get there to do a hill I've wanted to do for ages, in good company'.
Summary
• Grade: Moderate
• Time: 5 - 6 hours walk / 5 hours public transport / 3 hours car
• Distance: 11km / 6.75 miles
• Ascent: 652 metresSUITABILITY/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 are any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.The Scottish Hillwalking 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
We will walk as a group at a slow, easy pace.CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
Please ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with, at a minimum, boots, waterproofs, 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
The Meetup location is the car park or cafe at the Glencoe Mountain Resort in Glencoe at 11 am. This can be reached either by car or the Ember bus.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.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we 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 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/. 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 next time.
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