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The Mountaineering Council of Scotland

 

 

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Mountain Leader Training Scotland

 

 

 

On the last Saturday of each month, (weather permitting), we organise minibus travel to a mountain area in Scotland to walk up at least one 'Munro'.  The aim of the programme is to just get away from it all, spend some time in fellowship on the mountains, walking, relaxing and enjoying God's creation.  Additional walks may be planned throughout the year.  See below for the walks that are planned ahead and get in touch if you want to participate.

 

Please note:  Hill walking, particularly on YMCA walks, is a strenuous activity and, at times, dangerous!  It should only be undertaken by:

1.  People who are physically fit

2.  People who are not afraid of heights

3.  People who are experienced in walking Scottish hills

4.  People who are well equipped (water proofs, boots, etc)

 

If you are in any doubt as to the nature of hill walking then our programme is most likely not for you.  However, do contact us to discuss further.

 

Please email info@aberdeenymca.org.uk if you wish to be added to the emailing list for future walks or if you require further information.

 
Next PLANNED WALKS (Last updated on 1 May 2010:
11 Aug - 15 Aug
Two day expedition
(August School Holidays)
Date to be arranged - Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht
Binnean Beag
Binnein Mor
Sgurr Eilde Mor
Na Gruagaichean
Stob Coire a' Chairn
An Gearanach
Am Bodach
Sgurr a' Mhaim
Stob Ban
Mullach na Coirean   (36K 2days)
16km distance
1210 m ascent
5 - 8 hours
28/08/2010 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a'Bheithir)
Sgorr Dhonuill (Beinn a'Bheithir)
20km distance
1710 ascent
5 - 8 hours
18/09/2010 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
Ben Starav
Glas Bheinn Mhor
Beinn nan Aighenan
37km distance
2316 m ascent
10 - 16 hours
October Holiday (21-24/10/2010) - Glen Affric & Kintail
Toll Creagach
Tom a'Choinich
Carn Eige (Eighe)
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Mam Sodhail
12km distance
7 hours
30/10/2010 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
Bidean nam Bian
Stob Coire Sgreamhach
10km distance
6 hours
27/11/2010 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
Stob Coire Raineach (Buachaille Etive Beag)
Stob Dubh (Buachaille Etive Beag) (Km hrs)
8km
4 hours
11/12/2010 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor
Meall Ghaordaidh

13km distance
6 hours
29/01/2011 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay 
Ben Vorlich
  26/02/2011 - Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht 
Beinn a' Chlachair
10km distance
5 hours
26/03/2011 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay 
Cruach Ardrain
6km distance
914m ascent
5 hours
30/04/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Meall Dearg (Aonach Eagach Ridge)
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh
20km distance
1380m ascent
6 - 8 hours
28/05/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Stob Coir' an Albannaich
Meall nan Eun
21km distance
1880m ascent
8 - 12 hours
25/06/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Beinn Sgulaird (Walk 1: 6km, 930m ascent, 3-5hr)
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
  (Walk 2: 15km, 950m ascent, 5-7hr)
Summer Holiday (The Cuillin Ridge)
Sgurr Dubh Mor
Sgurr nan Eag
Sgurr Alasdair
Sgurr Mhic Choinnich
Inaccessible Pinnacle
Sgurr na Banachdich
Sgurr a' Chreadaidh
Sgurr a' Mhadaidh
Sgurr nan Gillean
Am Basteir
Bruach n Frithe

Bla Bheinn (Blaven)
18km distance
9 hours
27/08/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Ben Cruachan
Stob Diamh
(Walk 1)
Beinn a' Chochuill
Beinn Eunaich
(Walk 2)
20km distance
1380m ascent
6 - 8 hours
24/09/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Stob a' Choire Odhair
Stob Ghabhar
13km distance
970m ascent
4 - 6 hours
29/10/2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Creise
Meall a' Bhuiridh
13km distance
1100m ascent
4 - 6 hours
26/11//2011 - Strath Orchy to Loch Leven 
Sgor na h-Ulaidh
THE STORY SO FAR:
 
 
THE STORY SO FAR:
2004:
Charlie M, Mike W and Andy B (not pictured) on summit of Mayar 27/03/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 1)
1.  Dreish
2.  Mayar*
 
Wilco, Andy B, Mike W, Felix (kneeling) and Charlie M at summit of Tolmount 24/04/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 2)
3.  Carn an Tuirc
4.  Cairn of Claise
5.  Tolmount
6.  Tom Buidhe
Charlie M, Danny L (front), Mike W, Andy B, Felix (front) and Wilco on summit of Creag Leacach 29/05/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 3)
7.  Glas Maol
8. 
Creag Leacach*
Summit of Cairn Bannoch.  Poor picture - guess it says something about the day! 26/06/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 4)
9.    Cairn Bannoch*
10.  Broad Cairn
 
18/07/2004 - Glen Garry to Braemar                                 (Day 5)
11.  The Cairnwell
12.  Carn a' Gheoidh*
13.  Carn Aosda
31/07/2004 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                          (Day 6)
14.  Carn Gorm
15.  Meall Garbh (Glen Lyon)
16.  Carn Mairg

17.  Meall nan Aighean*
28/08/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 7)
18.  Lochnagar
19.  Carn a’Choire Bhoidheach
20. 
Carn an t-Sagairt Mor*
11/09/2004 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                          (Day 8)
21.  Meall Greigh
22.  Meall Garbh*
23.  An Stuc
25/09/2004 - Grampians                                                    (Day 9)
24.  Mount Keen*
30/10/2004 -  Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                       (Day 10)
25.  Beinn Ghlas
26.  Ben Lawers*
27.  Meall Corranaich
28.  Meall a' Choire Leith
13/11/2004 -- Loch Rannoch to Drumochter                   (Day 11)
29. Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]*
30. A' Mharconaich
 
27/11/2004 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                        (Day 12)
31.  Schiehallion
12/12/2004  - Loch Rannoch to Drumochter                    (Day 13)
32. Beinn Udlamain*
33. Sgairneach Mhor
28/12/2004 - Glen Garry to Braemar                                (Day 14)
34.  An Socach (Glen Ey)
2005
1/01/2005 - The Cairngorms                                             (Day 15)
35.  Cairn Gorm
29/01/2005 - Loch Rannoch to Drumochter                     (Day 16)
36.  Meall Chuaich
26/02/2005 - Glen Roy to The Monadh Liath                   (Day 17)
37.  Geal Charn 
12/03/2005 - Glen Garry to Braemar                                (Day 18)
38.  Beinn Dearg 
26/03/2005 - Loch Rannoch to Drumochter                     (Day 19)
39.  Carn na Caim
40.  A' Bhuidheanach Beag
16/04/2005 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                           (Day 20)
41.  Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn)
42.  Stuc a' Chroin
29/05/2005 -Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                           (Day 21)
43.  Carn Mor Dearg
44 Ben Nevis*
11/06/2005 - The Cairngorms                                          (Day 22)
45.  Carn a' Mhaim
46
.  Ben MacDui*
47.  Derry Cairngorm
 
16/07/2005 - The Cairngorms                                          (Day 23)
48.  The Devils Point*
49.  Cairn Toul
50.  Sgor an Lochain Uaine (The Angel's Peak)
13/08/2005 -  Loch Eil to Glen Shiel                                  (Day 24)
51.  Creag a' Mhaim
52.  Druim Shionnach
53.  Aonach Air Chrith
54.  Maoll Chinn-Dearg
27/08/2005 -Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                          (Day 25)
55.  Aonach Beag (Nevis Region)*
56.  Aonach Mor
10/09/2005 - The Cairngorms                                          (Day 26)
57 Braeriach
24/09/2005 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                        (Day 27)
58.  Beinn a' Chreachain*
59.  Beinn Achaladair
60.  Beinn an Dothaidh
61.  Beinn Dorain
5/11/2005 - Glen Roy to The Monadh Liath                     (Day 28)
62. 
Carn Sgulain
63.  A' Chailleach [Monadh Liath]
64. 
Carn Dearg (Monadh Liath)
3/12/2005 - The Cairngorms                                            (Day 29)
65.  Bynack More
10/12/2005 - Loch Broom to Easter Ross                        (Day 30)
66.  Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor
Tue 27/12/2005 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                   (Day 31)
67.  Ben More
68.  Stob Binnein* 
2006 CALENDAR OF TRIPS:
Mon 2/01/2006 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                    (Day 32)
69.  Ben Chonzie
 
18/02/2006 -The Cairngorms                                           (Day 33)
70.  Sgor Gaoith 
29/04/2006 - Loch Broom to Easter Ross                         (Day 34)
71.  Beinn Dearg (Ullapool)*
72.  Cona' Mheall
73.  Meall nan Ceapraichean
74.  Eiddh nan Clach Geala
22/07/2006 -  The Cairngorms                                         (Day 35)
75.  Beinn a' Chaorainn (Glen Derry)
76.  Beinn Bhreac*
29/07/2006 -  The Cairngorms                                         (Day 36)
77.  Beinn a' Bhuird*
26/08/2006 -  Glen Garry to Braemar                               (Day 37)
78.  Carn Liath
79.  Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain*
80
.  Carn na Gabhar
16/09/2006 -  Loch Maree to Loch Broom                        (Day 38)
81.  Meall a' Chrasgaidh
82.  Sgurr nan Clach Geala
83.  Sgurr nan Each
84.  Sgurr Mor (Loch Fannaich)*

85.  Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
30/09/2006 -  Glen Roy to The Monadh Liath                  (Day 39)
86. Beinn a' Chaorainn*
87.
Beinn Teallach
28/10/2006 -  Glen Roy to the Monadh Liath                   (Day 40)
88. Creag Meagaidh
89. Stob Poite Coire
Ardair
90. Carn Liath*
25/11/2006 -  Strath Orchy to Loch Leven                      (Day 41)
91. Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mor)
92. Stob na Broige
(Buachaille Etive Mor)*
2007 CALENDAR OF TRIPS:
27/1/2007 -  The Cairngorms                                           (Day 42)
93.  Mullach Clach a' Bhlair
31/03/2007 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                          (Day 43)
94.  Ben Lomond
28/04/2007 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                          (Day 44)
Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)
95. Beinn Narnain*
96. Beinn Ime
97. Ben Vane
26/5/2007 - The Cairngorms                                            (Day 45)
98. Monadh Mor
99. Beinn Bhrotain*
 
30/6/2007 - Glen Garry to Braemar                                 (Day 46)
100. Beinn lutharn Mhor
101. Carn Bhac*

 9/8/2007-  Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                            (Day 47)
102. Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]*
103. Sgor Gaibhre




10/8/2007
-  Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                           (Day 48)
104. Beinn na Lap
105.
Chno Dearg
106.
Stob Coire Sgriodain*
 
8/9/2007 - Glen Garry to Braemar                                   (Day 49)
107. Glas Tulaichean*
108. Carn an Righ
22/9/2007 -  Coigach to Cape Wrath                              (Day 50)
109. Conival
110. Ben More Assynt

23/9/2007
-  Coigach to Cape Wrath                              (Day 51)
111. Ben Hope*
 
23/10/2007-  Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                         (Day 52)
112. Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin
113. Stob Coire Easain*
2008 CALENDAR OF TRIPS:
19/1/2008 -  Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                         (Day 53)
114. Ben Challum
 
16/2/2008 -  Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                         (Day 54)
115. Stuchd an Lochain (8km 3hrs)
116. Meall Buidhe
(8km 3hrs)
 
5/4/2008 - Coigach to Cape Wrath                                 (Day 55)
117.  Meal nan Con (Ben Klibreck) (11km 7hrs)
21/6/2008 -  Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                         (Day 56)
118.  Meall nan Tarmachan  (12km 5hrs)
 
30/8/2008 -  Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                          (Day 57)
119.  Creag Pitridh
120.  Geal Charn
(22km 8hrs)
27/9/2008 -  The Cairngorms                                           (Day 58)
121.  Beinn Mheadhoin
(20km 9hrs)
14/10/2008 -  The Islands                                              (Day 59)
122.  Ben More
(12km 6hrs)
2009 CALENDAR OF TRIPS
31/1/2009 -  Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                            (Day 60)
123. Beinn Tulaichean

           Abandoned attempt of Cruach Ardrain due to high winds
           and hard ice which made difficult to ascend and descend.
28/2/2009 -  Loch Broom to Easter Ross                         (Day 61)
124. Am Faochagach
28/03/2009 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                          (Day 62)
125. Beinn Bhuidhe (20Km 8hrs)
25/04/2009 - Loch Maree to Loch Broom                        (Day 63)
126. Slioch (18Km 7hrs)
30/05/2009 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                       (Day 64)
127. Creag Mhor*
128. Beinn Heasgarnich (21Km 8hrs)
27/06/2009 - Glen Garry to Braemar                              (Day 65)
129. Carn an Fhidhleir
130. An Sgarsoch*
25/07/2009 - Loch Maree to Loch Broom                        (Day 66)
131.  An Coileachan
132.  Meall Gorm*
         Sgurr Mor
         Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
29/08/2009 - Loch Maree to Loch Broom                        (Day 67)
133.  Sgurr Breac
134.  A' Chailleach
26/09/2010 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor                       (Day 68) 
135.  Meall Glas
136.  Sgiath Chuil
15/10/2010 - Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                         (Day 69) 
137.  Carn Dearg
138.  Geal Charn 
139.  Aonach Beag
140.  Beinn Eibhinn
141.  Ben Alder
142.  Beinn Bheoil*
08/11/2009 - Loch Eil to Glen Shiel                                  (Day 70) 
143.  Creag nan Damh
144.  Sgurr an Lochain
145.  Sgurr an Doire Leathain
2010 CALENDAR OF TRIPS:
24/04/2010 -- Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                        (Day 71)
146.  Beinn Chabhair
147.  Beinn a' Chroin
148.  An Caisteal
02/05/2010 - Glen Garry to Braemar                               (Day 72)
149.  Carn a' Chlamain
22/05/2010 - Loch Lomond to Loch Tay                          (Day 73)
150.  Beinn a' Chleibh
151.  Ben Lui (Beinn Laoig
152.  Ben Oss
153.  Beinn Dubhchraig
12/06/2010  - Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht                        (Day 74)
154.  Stob Ban
155.  Stob Choire Claurigh
156.  Stob Coire an Laoigh
157.  Sgurr Choinnich Mor


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