Moderate: Craig of Monievreckie, Aberfoyle
Details
An 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 • Walkhighlands
MAP
OL46 Trossachs
WALK 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.