Meall Chuaich, Drumochter
Details
Meall Chuaich is a rather rounded Munro lacking any great character. Its position sitting slightly apart from the main Cairngorms ensures it is a superb viewpoint for upper Badenoch and Strathspey, as well as the Creag Meagaidh and Ben Alder ranges.
We will follow the Walk Highlands route:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/meall-chuaich.shtml
TERRAIN
Tracks for the approach followed by an eroded path up the hill itself make this one of the simpler Munro summits.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
None nearby
START
Meet at 09:15 for a 09:30 start.
Layby 94 on A9, just south of Cuaich. Open in Google Maps.
WALK STATS
Distance 14km / 8.75 miles
Time 5 hours
Ascent 614m
Start Grid Ref NN654867
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 are 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 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 a winter walk, crampons, ice axe with waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves, hat, food and water. Map and compass and head torch are essential.
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 at 09:15 to start walking at 09:30
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.