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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Moderate: Achneshellach/Torridon trek
Achneshellach train station car park, A890, Achnashellach, GB2 days of moderate walking with a sunday night stay in the Torridon Youth Hostel. This circular route is mainly on rights of way and old drover paths and includes 2 mountain passes. There's no mountain summits etc included. Hopefully great torridon hills views and we pass some nice lochans on the route.
Folk are more than welcome to come along if they just fancy an 'out and back' one day walk instead. Hopefully in this area lol.
Torridon hostel is on the NC500 route and..... BEDS SELL OUT FAST. It supplies all bedding and offers evening meals, breakfast and packed lunches etc if reqd also. The link to book is at Torridon Youth Hostel, Torridon.
As at 23/9 there's 8 male beds and i believe 6 female beds available. There's also 1 or 2 large family rooms. (The hostel is on Booking.com also, which does not though show full number of beds available). There's maybe Air B n B's available nearby if you prefer.
Dogs welcome - however please note the Youth hostel only allows dogs in their larger private rooms.
Meeting point Achneshellach meeting point (In the trees on main A890 road, near train station entrance).
From the meeting point we'll take 1 or 2 cars four miles south to the walk start point- at Coulags.After the walk, for anyone wanting to stay on in the area on monday night, i'm staying at Ledgowan Bunk-house (nice bunk-house, some single rooms are available, a sleeping bag is required). I'll probably do a walk on the tuesday but not sure where yet.
Weather forecast: as the walk is lower level, unless the forecast is really bad, it'll go ahead. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Mostly good/very good paths though boggy and rougher sections.ROUTE DESCRIPTION
From Coulags bridge the right of way north continues east of Maol Chean dearg and NW to Annat and Torridon. Monday- single track road east for 4 miles then south & SE to Coire and loch lair & onto Achneshellach train station.OS GPX; https://explore.osmaps.com/route/28826603/AchneshellachTorridon-Circular
WALK STATS
Distance: Sunday 8.5 miles, 500m ascent approx.
Monday 13.5 miles, 750m ascent. (Total 22 miles)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 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 Achneshellach train station car park for approx 11.50am. We'll then take 1 or 2 cars south down the A890 to the start of the trek, near Coulags bridge (4 miles approx).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.
2 attendees
Moderate: Craig of Monievreckie, Aberfoyle
The Scottish Wool Centre , Aberfoyle, FK83UQ, GBAn Aberfoyle wander, Craig Of Monievreckie 400m, a little summit and trig point hidden away in the Menteith hills.
It's a nice start from the village, onto the Rob Roy way. The Walk highlands report & route below includes a short diversion to a really nice viewpoint to the west of our hill, if the group fancies we can include it.
Meet in front of the Scottish Wool Centre in the large, free Riverside car park (there's parking in front of & behind the Wool centre) https://maps.app.goo.gl/yTVJThSqCJqbAtwH8
Craig is...... a Marilyn, 'any hill or mountain in the UK or Ireland, with a drop of at least 150m on all sides'. The Marilyn list was devised in the early 1990s by Alan Dawson who stated that the name was a pun on the munros & film stars name.... Marilyn Munroe. For anyone interested in the list; Marilyn Bagging List + Marilyns GPS Waypoints
Planning to go for a coffee in the Wool Centre or Station cafe maybe? after walk.
Dog Friendly. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Broad forest tracks, narrow and steep path for a short while, boggy in places. If you use poles and gaiters i'd bring them.ROUTE
From the car park we walk east and join up with this route; Walk Report - Menteith Hills • WalkhighlandsMAP
OL46 TrossachsWALK STATS
Distance: 11.55km, 7.2 miles
Ascent: 623m (Maximum)
Time: 4 hours 30 minutes- 5 hours.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 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 10am.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.
15 attendees
Past events
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