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
Upcoming events
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Moderate/Hard : Stob Coire Creagach from Glen Kinglas-recce walk
Butterbridge Car Park, Butterbridge, Arrochar, GBTrying out a new route on this hill so it's an exploration of sorts which we might have to adapt as we go along.The route follows the Walkhighlands trail however instead of heading out to the top Binnein an Fhidhleir we go in a North East direction to follow the ridge to the top Stoban Dubh then follow a forest trail down onto Glen Kinglas past the Abyssinia bothy and return to the start point
TERRAIN
Very steep ascent part trail however its mostly finding our own way from the summit point at Stob Coire Creagach along the ridge.We pick up a forest trail once we descend from there and its a fairly decent track back.
ROUTE
Route details from Walkhighlands.
Walk Report - Fhidhleir or Creagach? Let's say "The Butterbridge Corbett" • Walkhighlands
WALK STATS
Map/Landranger 56 Loch Lomond & Inverary
Distance: 12 km
Ascent: 825 Metres
Time: estimated 5.30/6.00 hours
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
If you have a habit of putting your name down for walks and don't turn up or cancelling at the last minute don't sign up for the walk.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.- Beinn Ime (Argyll and Bute) weather - Met Office
- Binnein an Fhidhleir Weather Forecast (817m)
- LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will meet at the parking area at Butterbridge.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.
If you need to contact me on the day my number is 07757 940869,best to send a text message.
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.2 attendees
Amble up Glen Striddle Horseshoe (Beinn Dubh), Luss
Luss carpark, Murray Place, Luss, al, GBA new type of walk - ambles, slow pace, a chilled out walk, short walk, not too far, not too high.
Accessible by public transport via the Ember bus to Luss. I'm travelling from Glasgow Buchanan Street bus station and I'll be on this bus 08:00 am from Glasgow which arrives at 09:00 am. (Ember is an electric bus which you pre-book on this website https://www.ember.to/ ) There is a car park at Luss however it can be expensive.
Walk Details
The circuit of the hills above Glen Striddle makes an excellent short hillwalk. The ascent up the grassy ridge rising from Luss is a delight and the views over Loch Lomond and towards the Arrochar Alps are superb.Following this route:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/beinn-dubh.shtml
Walk time is estimated at 3.5 - 5 hours so I'm estimating 5 hours. I've done this walk several times before.Summary
• Grade: Moderate
• Time: 3.5 - 5 hours
• Distance: 11.5km / 7.25 miles
• Ascent: 725mSUITABILITY/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.
PACE
We will walk as a group at a slow, easy pace.CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
Although the weather might look lovely and sunny, 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 bus people will arrive in Luss at 9 am; however, I've set the meetup start time as 10:00 so that we can have an early coffee beforehand/toilet stop if we need.
There is a long-stay car park at Luss; however no on-street parking https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/fees/parking-fees. There's a limited amount of space right at the very beginning of the hill path, at the start of Glen Luss.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.
15 attendees
Hard : Rum Cuillin(Corbetts)
kinloch castle, Scotland, GBHeading over to the Isle of Rum to do the Rum Cuillin circuit which takes in the Two Corbetts Askival,Ainshval and the Graham Trallval.This is a challenging tough route and you should have the fitness and capability of doing this circuit.
Details of accommodation on the island and link to Calmac ferry site
Rum Bunkhouse | Isle of Rum hostel and campsite
Ferry to & from Rum | Visit Rum with CalMac | Caledonian MacBrayne
TERRAIN
Start from Kinloch Castle,Extremely long and rocky mountain traverse. Scrambling is straightforward if easiest line is found. Return walk is boggy.
ROUTE
Details from Walkhighlands
Rum Cuillin traverse
WALK STATS
Map/sheet Landranger 39.
Distance: 21 km
Ascent:1902 Metres
Time: estimated 12/14 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.
Mallaig (Highland) weather - Met Office
Askival Weather Forecast (812m)
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will meet at Kinloch Castle at 8 o'clock
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.1 attendee
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