New Year Meet : Saturday 3rd January 2009- Glen Esk
11 members attended.
A long circuit of Loch Lee in Glen Esk (20km) : Falls of Unich, Falls of Damff, Cairn Lick (682m), Burnt Hill (663m) and Cairn Caidloch (647m).   Met at Edzell Muir car park at 8.30, where car-sharing was arranged. 

Christmas Meet : Saturday 27th December - Deuchary Hill - Loch Ordie
8 members attended, meeting another 2 members on the descent.
Meet at Myre car park at 8am.  Those from Kirriemuir might want to meet at the starting point at 9am or so. The starting off point is a small lay-by on the right hand side of the Blairgowrie-Dunkeld road just it reaches Loch of Craiglush (NO 046447).  We will then head up through the woods to The Glack, then climb to the right of Mill Dam and then to the top of double topped Deuchary Hill.  We'll then drop to Lochan Na Beinne and follow the track down to Loch Ordie.  The return trip will be by Raor Lodge and back to The Glack then down through the woods back to the cars.  Total distance 16km. Ascent 565m.  Neither of the meet secretaries is attending.  Contact Colin (01241 852928 or 07808 191396) if you plan to go straight to the starting point, and we'll make sure that we wait on you.

2nd Social Meet 26th October
12 members attended.   To Glen Isla - up Monega Hill to little Glas Maol then down ridge to south.  Heavy snow showers.  Stop in Glen Isla Hotel on return. See photos.

Sunday 21st September 2008 - Glen Clunie to Glen Muick
12 members and 2 guests attended
Press Report
Fourteen members of Forfar and District Hillwalking Club attended the through walk by bus on Sunday, September 21^st from Glen Clunie to Loch Muick. The starting point was Auchallater following the Callater burn to Lochcallater Lodge, along the side of the loch and climbing to the summit of Carn an Sagairt Mor (1047 metres). Ten members continued to Can a’ Choire Bhaidheach (1110 metres) then on to Lochnagar to Cac Carn Beag (1155 metres), the descent was down to the car park at the east end of Loch Muick. The remaining four members took the more direct route from Carn an Sagairt Mor down past Dubh Loch and along Loch Muick back to the car park. Herds of red deer were spotted on the hills. The next day meet is a through walk over Ben More to Balquidder by bus on Sunday October 19^th, meet at the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact either Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 or Graham Brown on 01356 648248 to confirm attendance. The next midweek meet will be held in the Queen Street Tavern in Forfar on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm when Alan Stewart from Tayside police will give a talk on wildlife. Members are reminded a working party is planned for ‘Davie Glens Bourach’ on Sunday 28^th September, meet at the Glen Doll car park at 9.30am. Visit the clubs website www.fdhwc.org.uk for more information.

Saturday/Sunday 6/7 September 2008 - Cannich
press report
Cannich backpackers Hostel was the destination for Forfar and District Hillwalking Club’s September weekend with eight members attending.  Saturday morning started bright with the prospect of clear skies for a pleasant weekends walking, four members headed for Glen Affric, two on the North side climbing Mam Sodhail, Carn Eige and Beinn Fhionnlaidh and two on the South side climbing Carn a’ Choire Ghairbh and Anoch Shasuinn. Three members made the trip to Glen Strathfarrer for the ascent of Sgurr Fhuar-Thuill, Sgurr a’ Choire Ghlais, Car nan Ghbhar and Sgurr na Ruaidhe while a lone member was in Glencannich walking on the North side of Loch Mullardoch and up to An Socach. After a bright start the weather soon broke with low clouds, wind and showers experienced by all the groups. Sunday morning brought more cloudy weather to begin with, four members decided to make the journey home while a trio of Corbett baggers climbed that well known hill Beinn a' Bha'ach Ard at 862mmetres, the remaining member stayed in Glen Affric to make the ascent of Toll Creagach and Tom a'Choinich, although the views were clear the wind was strong and bitterly cold.  Wildlife spotted on the hills was Ptarmigan and a large herd of red deer. The next day meet is a through walk from Glen Clunie to Loch Muick by bus on Sunday September 21^st, meet at the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact either Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 or Graham Brown on 01356 648248 to confirm attendance.  Members are reminded a working party is planned for ‘Davie Glens Bourach’ on Sunday 28^th September; a good turnout would be appreciated. The first of the ‘Social walks’ on 31^st August to the Airlie ridge was a success with thirteen members attending, the first time in the clubs history where the males members were out numbered by the females, the next social walk is planned for the end of October contact Steve Wilson for more details. Visit the clubs website www.fdhwc.org.uk for more information.

Sunday 6th July : The annual Meet Secretary's Mystery Meet

Saturday/Sunday 21/22 June 2008 - Kintail
18 members and one guest attended.
(press report)
Kintail outdoor centre was the destination for Forfar and District Hillwalking Club’s June weekend with nineteen members attending. On Saturday the bright skies saw twelve members decide on an east to west traverse of the South Glen Shiel ridge, starting at the Cluanie Inn, the old road was followed for a few kilometres before leaving the road for a step ascent to Creag a’ Mhaim (947 metres), from there the whole ridge could be seen stretching out for some 11km, the next 5 hours was spent traversing the ridge before ending at creag nan Damh (918 metres), the fence was then followed westwards to the Bealach Duibh Leac and a long descent to Glen Shiel.  Four members were on the north side of Loch Cluanie starting at Lundie to climb Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean and Sail Chaorainn. The remaining three members walked from the Kintail outdoor centre to the Bealach an Sgairne where one walker climbed Beinn Fhada and A’ Ghlas-bheinn and two walked further along the stalkers path and climbed Sgurr Gaorsaic. Sunday morning began with wind and rain, nine members decided to go for a short walk to visit Sandaig Bay, followed by a light lunch in the Cluanie Inn before heading home, while the others cut short the weekend and went home. The next day meet on Sunday July 6^th is the meet secretaries mystery meet, be at the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact Mel to confirm attendance. The Committee has responded to requests from a number of members to introduce additional Club walks. These could probably be best described as more local, slightly shorter or less strenuous social walks. The plan is to trial this idea in August and October with walks to the Airlie ridge and Glen Isla, this would be a good opportunity for potential new members to come along for an introduction to hill walking, more information on these walks and other news can be obtained from the club’s website www.fdhwc.org.uk.

Sunday 8th June 2008 - Ben Cruachan
(press report)
Fifteen members of Forfar and District Hillwalking Club made the three-hour bus journey for the day meet on Sunday, June 8^th to the Cruachan horseshoe. Starting off from the power station the group climbed up the steep path beside the Allt Cruachan to the Cruachan dam, then up to the grassy south ridge of Meall Cuanail that lead to the summit at 918 metres. The first stop of the day for refreshments was a sheltered spot in the sunshine before climbing the 300 metre rocky ridge to the top of Ben Cruachan (1126 metres) where the low cloud broke for some nice views over Loch Etive, two members decided to return to the dam, while the remainder continued with an easy scramble down Cruachan’s east ridge in a traverse along the ridge surrounding the reservoir to the next top, Drochaid Ghlas (1009 metres) and eastwards to Stob Diamh (998 metres), after a bite to eat it was southwards to Stob Garbh (980 metres) and a drop to the bealach. Two hardy walkers then decided they would ascend Beinn a’ Bhuiridh (897 metres) before meeting up with the rest of the group at the dam and descending back down to the power station.  The only wildlife spotted on the hills was a lone Ptarmigan, the group members interested in the wild flowers on the hill gathered a collection to identify on the return journey. The next day meet will be the meet secretaries mystery meet on Sunday July 6^th, meet at the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact Mel to confirm attendance. New members are always welcome, visit the clubs website www.fdhwc.org.uk for more information.

Sunday 18th May - Black Mount
(press report)
Another fine day greeted fifteen members of Forfar and District Hillwalking Club who attended the day meet to Black Mount by bus on Sunday, May 18^th. Starting off from Victoria Bridge the group followed the Landover track on the North of the Abhainn Shira from Forest lodge along to a small corrugated iron hut before turning North on the east side of the Allt Toaig for 2kM then up the zigzag path to Beinn Toaig and the broad plateau ridge to the summit of Stob a’ Choire Odhair (945 metres). After the first stop of the day it was westwards to the bealach and up steep slopes to the Aonach Eagach ridge and an easy climb to the top of Stob Ghabhar (1090 metres). After a repair to some blistered feet the group progressed to Aonach Mor and along the ridge towards Bealach Faur-chathaidh, from there it was a 300 metre climb up grass and broken rocks to the bouldery ground leading to Clach Leathad (1099 metres). The walkers had an easy 1.1/2 Km traverse North to the summit of Creise (1100 metres), before returned to the cairn and descending the spur eastwards leading to the top of Meall a’ Bhuiridh (1108 metres). The descent was made down the snow covered ski slopes to the foot of the White Corries chair lift and the welcome sight of the waiting bus. The next midweek meet on 2^nd June is a cycle/ramble in Montreathmont forest at 7.15 pm. The next day meet on Sunday June 8^th is to Ben Cruachan by bus, meet at the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact either Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 or Graham Brown on 01356 648248 to confirm attendance. New members are always welcome, come along to the midweek or Sunday meet or contact Ray or Graham for more information. Any updates can be found on the club website www.fdhwc.org.uk

Sunday 10th February - Ben Vorlich/Stuc a’ Chroin
11 attended in 4 cars. Left Forfar 07.00, back 17.45.
Weather: hill fog all day with a couple of patches of blue sky. Mild, little wind. No snow on Ben Vorlich.  A little snow on the scramble up the Stuc.  Left cars at 9.15, back at 15.45.   Usual pub in Crieff on way home. Decided it is too up-market now. Alternative drinking hole required :- Comrie, Crieff, Methven.
Wild-life: Ptarmigan, red squirrels, red deer

Festive Meet : Thursday 27th December
by car. The plan is to climb the Cairnwell from the south, walk round the corrie and head west to Carn Bhinnein.  Meet at the Myre at 8am.

Sunday 11th November 2006 - Beinn Vuirich
(press report)  Eighteen members of Forfar and District Hillwalking Club attended the day meet to Ben Vuirich on Sunday, November 11th. A start was made from Tarvie, following a good track up the side of the Tarvie Burn. The ascent was by way of Druim Mor where two minutes of silence were respected in memory of those who have fallen for their country. Soon after however, all reached the top of Ben Vuirich (903 m) amid snow showers and a bitingly cold north wind.  Whilst most were huddled behind the windbreak on the summit, a few members were busy painting the club's adopted trig point. The descent was made by way of Creag nan Gobhar down to Shinagag Farm before picking up the bus at Killiecrankie. Wildlife  noticed on the day was diverse, with Mountain Hare, Buzzards, Red Grouse and Deer spotted on the hill. The unofficial November weekend meet is to Inchree over the weekend of November 30th to December 2nd.Anyone interested in attending please contact Mat Torrie on 07967 537631 as soon as possible. The next midweek meet will take place on Monday December 3rd, in the Queen Street Tavern where Angus Council Ranger Craig Borland will give a presentation. The club would like to thank Brian Coull and John Dawson for their hard work in organising this year's successful quiz night. The next day meet will take place on Sunday December 9th to Ben Ledi and Ben Vane. A bus has been organised for this walk and will depart the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am. All participants should contact either Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 or Willie Mather on 01356 650240 to confirm. Any updates can be found on the club website www.fdhwc.org.uk

Sunday 21st October - Rannoch area
(press report) Twenty Six members of Forfar and district Hillwalking Club were out among the hills again on Sunday,October 19th. The main group of twenty one headed for the Kinloch Rannoch area and parked up for the start of their walk at Loch Eigheach. A good Land Rover track was followed before a quick dance over boggy ground to reach the bottom of Beinn Pharlagaln. After a bit of a pull up the shoulder, all reached the top before pushing on over the knobbly ridge to Sgor Gaibhre (955m). After a stop for lunch, it was over to Carn Dearg (941m) where hazy views over Rannoch Moor were enjoyed, with the hills of Glencoe and Glen Etive in the distance. A  decision was made to return to the cars from here via the equally knobbly ridge over Sron Leachd a' Chaoruinn and back down the Land Rover track. All were relieved to be back at the cars after a hard eight and a half hour's walk with the usual conditions on the tops of damp mist and cold winds. Another group of two enjoyed a leisurely day on Jock's Road with the remaining three carrying out maintenance work on Davy's Bourach up the Glen. The Club would like to thank John Rogers for his entertaining presentation on his travels in Tasmania. Three spaces are still available for the curling this Saturday evening at the indoor rink in Forfar. Please contact Mel Henderson on 07837 726095 for details. Participants are reminded to turn up at 16:45 for a 17:15 start. The next indoor meet will be held on Monday November 12th in the form of the Annual Quiz night with teams being picked out of a hat this year to avoid last year's carnage!! A start time of 7:30pm accompanies this eventful evening. The November weekend meet will now be held over the weekend of November 30th to December 02nd in Inchree. All interested please contact Mat on 07967 537631 for details. The next day meet will be held on Sunday November 11th,to the club's adopted trig point on Beinn Vuirich. A small amount of maintenance to the trig point will also be carried out on this meet. Experienced Painters and new members are welcome to come along. Please contact either Willie Mather on 01356 625040 or Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 for details. The bus will leave the Myre car park in Forfar at 7am.New members can have a look at the last trig point visit during a stunning cloud inversion on the club website www.fdhwc.org.uk

Weekend Meet - Lake District Friday 21st - 23rd September
(press report) Five members attended the recent weekend meet to the Lake District on September 21st to 23rd.On Saturday, four members began their walk from Seathwaite and followed the path up to Esk Hause. From here, a quick check of the map was made before climbing over Ill Crag and a last push up the slope to the top of England,Scafell Pike (977 m). With the top being very busy, all headed for Mickledore where an ascent of Scafell was made via Broad Stand by three members before heading for the pick-up in the hamlet named Boot. One member made his descent by Cam Spout Crag and headed for Boot via Eskdale. A meal and a few drinks were enjoyed in the colourfully named Boot Inn on Saturday evening, although there was some confusion between Creme Brulee and Creme Anglais!! On Sunday, the weather took a turn for the worse with low cloud on the tops with wind and rain thrown into the mix as well. One member headed for home. Two members were tourists for the day and two hardy lads took in the hill called Cat Bells before heading for home. The club are still looking for ideas for the informal November weekend meet. Please contact Mat on 07967 537631 with any suggestions. The next midweek meet will be held in the Queen Street Bar in Forfar on Monday October 15th at 7-30pm where John Rogers will host a presentation on his travels in Tasmania. The next day meet will be held on Sunday October 21st to the Rannoch area. All participants should meet in the Myre car park in Forfar for a 7am start. All new members are more than welcome to come along. For details please contact Willie Mather on 01356 650240 or Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 for details. Any updates can be found on the club website www.fdhwc.org.uk

Sunday 9th September - Beinn Dearg   
(press report) Eleven members of Forfar and District Hillwalking Club turned out on Sunday, September 9th,For the day meet to the slightly remote Munro of Beinn Dearg. To make a change to the usual day meet, The approach to the hill was by way of mountain bikes instead of a long walk in.After one and three quarter hours on the bikes, the party headed for the summit of Beinn Dearg (1008 m) which, for the last 300 feet, was covered in mist which made it cold and damp on the top....Aye, Summer's here alright!! The group made the descent back to the bikes and after 45 minutes and one puncture, all were back at the cars again. Spaces are still available for the weekend meet to the Lake District on September 21st to 23rd in the Derwentwater Hostel. All interested please contact Steve Wilson on 07840 821576 for details. The next day meet is to the Rannoch Area on Sunday, October 21st where the club may make use of the train which stops at Corrour. Any new members are more than welcome to come along,Please contact either Willie Mather on 01356 650240 or Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 for details. Any updates can also be found on the club's website  www.fdhwc.org.uk

Sunday 19th August  2007 - Creag Meagaidh.
(press report) Sixteen members turned out on Sunday,19th August for the day meet to Creag Meagaidh.A damp start saw all leave Forfar but,on the journey to the hill,the sun came out on the other side of Pitlochry.Ten members started their day at the east end of Loch Laggan before heading up onto the shoulder of Coire a Bhein by way of Glen Shirra.A short walk along the top took the party to the first of three munros on their route,Carn Liath (1006 m).After following a fence through the murk that enveloped the tops all day the group found themselves on the top of Stob Poite Coire Ardair (1053 m).A short descent took the party to the window,a bealach where a break for lunch and some lively banter was held.Soon the group were mobilised again and about 30 minutes later,were on their final summit of the day,Creag Meagaidh (1128 m).It was from here that the group headed for the descent by way of Puist Coire Ardair to the bus at Aberarder.The second party of Six also climbed Creag Meagaidh by way of the short and steep route from Moy.The descent route was by way of the path down through the window leading down to Aberarder by way of the Allt Coire Ardair.Conditions on the tops were foggy and raw with a brisk wind ever present from the North.The next midweek meet will be held in the Queen Street Bar in Forfar on Monday,September 3rd where John and Rita Norrie will host a presentation on their 40 years with the Club,with a start time of 7-30pm.Spaces are still available for the September weekend meet to the Lake District on Sept.21-23.Please contact Steve Wilson on 01575 575654 to confirm.The November weekend meet will probably take place on the 23-25th of the month.All interested in participating please contact Mat on 07866 508794 with ideas for a destination...so far we have two suggestions for Inchree.The next day meet is to the Blair Atholl area to Beinn Dearg using mountain bikes on Sunday,September 9th.All participants should meet in the Myre car park in Forfar for a 7am start.New members are more than welcome to come along,please phone either Willie Mather on 01356 650240 or Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 for details.For any more info,have a look at the club website at www.fdhwc.org.uk

Sunday 8th July- the annual Meet Secretary's Mystery Meet
9 attended by shared car. Left 7am for Crianlarich.  Cruach Ardrain. Weather mixed - on the wet side again.

Torridon Weekend - June 22-24 2007
Twenty Members of Forfar and district Hillwalking Club attended the weekend meet to Torridon over the weekend of June 22nd to 24th.On Saturday, various parties found themselves on the coastal path from Wester Alligin to Diabaig,3 climbed Beinn Dearg,6 brave souls climbed Beinn Alligin with 2 members tourists for the day. On Sunday,4 climbed the twin munros of Beinn Eighe,6 enjoyed a bog-trot en route to Fionn Beinn,3 corbetted on Beinn Damph and 4 heading over to the Poolewe Peninsula with 2 heading for home. Conditions can only be described as Driech, with very wet and windy conditions on the hill...another FDHWC classic, although those climbing Beinn Alligin did spot an Eagle high on the hill.The latest edition of the club's newsletter has been printed and should be with members soon. If you don't receive a copy please contact Mel who will make sure you receive your copy. The next day meet will be held on Sunday,July 8th and will be in the form of the Annual Meet Secretary's Mystery Wander! No fixed destination has been set for this as most people are off on holiday to somewhere that there isn't any rain!! All participants should meet in the Myre car park in Forfar for a 7am start and should phone Ray Campbell on 01307 461215 to confirm

Christmas Meet : Tuesday 26th December
12 attended on a very cold overcast day.  Good views were had to south and east :- Alan, Bill D, Bill H, Colin, David S, Elaine, John E, John McD, Linda, Ray, Wille M with guest, ex-member Marjorie Caine (Beck). Temperature was -2C when we left Myre at 8am, but -8C at the car-park at the top of the glen.  Roads icy.  Met John McD (with dog) just by chance at the car-park, so he joined us.  Temperature rose as we climbed out of the frost-pocket in the glen. Biting cold.  Just a touch of cloud on the top of Mount Keen. Biting cold west wind.  Back to the glen by 3.15 and stopped at the Panmure inEdzell for a refreshment.  see photos

New Year Meet  : Tuesday 2nd January
12 attended on a cold clear day with a biting NW wind.  Light snow on the ground further up the hill: Alec, Brian C, Colin, David S, Elaine, Frank, Graham, Janet, Jerry, Scott, Steve, Willie M. Met at Myre at 9am then at Glen Ogil.  Icy roads. Willie led us on a round of Glen Ogil :- St. Arnolds Seat, Naked Tam, Auld Darkney, then a "small dip" at Craig Mou before climbing Toardy Hill, Dog Hillock and onto the to the trig point At Hill of Glansie (726m). Dropped by Birse Shades and Bettywharran to the reservoir.  It was too dark to hold the the gird competition. see photos

Friday 17th to Sunday 19th November 2006 : Unofficial weekend meet :
to Fort William area.  Seven attended (Colin, Linda, Mat, Dorothy, Brian, Ray, Alan).  Fantastic day on Saturday with blue skies and snow to the sea.  Mat on Ben Nevis, Colin & Linda on Sgurr Coinnich Mhor, rest on Aonach Beag.  Deep soft snow. Hard going, but great views.  Closed in later with more snow falling. All but Mat had to rely on head-torches to get back. Everyone too knackered to do anything on Sunday.

Sunday 12th November - Glen Lyon
18 attended. Wintry conditions.  Meall Buidhe (932m) and Carn Chreag (862m) both ascended by all.
Words of remembrance at 11am by Mat.  Deer, snow bunting, ptarmigan, grouse spotted.

Sunday 22nd October 2006-Meall Glas / Sgiath Chuill
By bus leaving Myre car park at 7.00am.

Friday 17th-Sunday 19th March 2006
Roy Bridge at Aite Cruinnichidh Bunkhouse.  £10 pp per night. Very comfortable.  Shared it with wild kayaking students from University of Strathclyde. Nine members attended.
Saturday : Weather fantastic - good visibility, lots of snow, sun :- alpine conditions
   5 (+ local guest) went to Stob Ban from Corriechoille farm, 2 then climbed Sgurr Innse and one then climbed Cruach Innse.
   Three climbed  Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg from Fersit.
   One went skiing at Aonach Mor.
Sunday: dampish :- sunshine and showers (sleet higher up).
    Two climbed Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg from Fersit?
    Three attemped Stob Coire Easain but failed because of the ground conditions
    One climbed one of the Carn Dearg Corbetts up Glen Roy
    One explore the parallel roads in Glen Roy
    Two returned home.

Wednesday 3rd January 2006
16 attend New Meet to Glen Shee on Jan 3rd (including 2 new members Gill and Avril).  Climbed Glas Maol and Craig Leacach in lovely sunny cold conditions. Some snow and ice underfoot.  Great views. Ice-axe breaking practice on the way back and a stop in the Spittal Hotel.

Tuesday 26th December 2005                                               
8 attend Christmas meet on 26th December. They climbed Mayar via Corrie Fee.  The weather was not that good. The rain held off while they were walking but it was cold & windy at the top with poor visibility.

Sunday 16th January 2005
Beinn Vrackie
Attendance: 32
by car
Just as the rain went off we started from the car park beside Balnakeilly just north of Moulin heading north up the track and onto the moor and passing Creag Bhreac and Loch a’Choire then onto the cloudy summit of Ben Vrackie. We sheltered on the north side and had lunch and then continued along the ridge towards Meall an Daimh but dropped off west before reaching the summit to then follow the track back over the bealach west of Meall nah Aodainn Moire and back to Balnakeilly. Wild life spotted Buzzard, Red Grouse, White Hares. Unfortunately the weather on the summit was disappointing because later in the day the views were excellent. We then had high tea in the Moulin Hotel which was excellent.
Ascent: 765m  Distance: 10.1k  Weather: Rain at first and cloud on top but a good day later

Monday 3rd January 2005
Clachnaben
Attendance: 19
by car
Starting at the Spittal Cottage ruin in Glen Dye we took the track following the burn west to Charr where we had a bite to eat in comfort in the bothy. We then went north along the track to the Hill of Edendocher and onto the summit of Clachnaben. Here we clambered onto a very windy Torr to enjoy excellent views of the surrounding countryside returning to the cars by the new path. We stopped at the Panmure Hotel for refreshments and another blether
Ascent: 587m  Distance 15.1k Weather:Cold wind but a good day


Monday 27th December 2004
Ben Gulabin
Attendance: 20
by car
Starting at the Spittal of Glen Shee crossing to the north side of the burn we followed the track up into Gleann Taitneach then turning northeast and up the northwest side of Ben Gulabin to the summit. We stopped here for lunch then we descended northeast passing the site of an old ski hut then down to road and back to the Spittal Hotel for refreshments and a blether.
Ascent: 500m  Distance: 9k Weather: Cold wind with rain not far away

Sunday 5th December 2004
Schiehallion
Attendance: 33
by bus (31 on bus)
Starting at the Braes of Foss and following the new path we climbed to the summit of Schiehallion unfortunately one of the members slipped and cut a finger on the sharp rocks but we patched him up he continued on none the worse for it. On the summit we sheltered from the cold and had lunch, the views from the summit today were quite hazy; We then descended down the northwest ridge in very blustery conditions to the road at Dunalastair Water and back to the bus stopping at Dunkeld for refreshments then home to Forfar. Wild life spotted red grouse, black cock
Ascent 744m  Distance: 8.66k  Weather: Good weather but a cold wind on top

Sunday 15th August 2004
Beinn a Bhuird & Ben Avon
Attendance: 14
By car.
Starting at the Linn of Quoich on a glorious sunny morning the group walked up Glen Quoich after crossing the burn they climbed up the shoulder of Carn Allt na Beinne and onto the summit of Beinn a’ Bhuird. From here the views were excellent. Here group split up some (4) returning back to the cars by the ascent route. One member did all the tops of Beinn a’Bhuird, while the remainder carried on to Ben Avon all climbing the tors on the summit. They then returned due south by Carn Eag Dhubh and over the shoulder of the Corbert, Carn na Drochaide, and back to the cars but one hardy soul climbed the Corbert. It was a very long and hard day but was very enjoyable with great views of the surrounding countryside. Wild life spotted eagle, grouse, mountain hare, red deer, roe deer, grey wagtail.  Glorious sunny morning a odd spot of rain in afternoon. Distance Walked: -30km (27.6 km). Ascent: - 1420m ( 950m).

Friday 25th/ Saturday 26th June 2004
Lochnagar sunrise
Attendance : 3
Starting at Glen Doll Car park at 9.15pm the group went up to Bachnagairn over to Loch Muick round to Glas-alt-Sheil up on to the summit of Lochnagar arriving at 3.30am in time for the sun rise at 4.12am photo’s were taken and they returned by way of the Spittal of Muick and back over the Capel Mounth road to Glen Doll arriving at 09:50am a distance of 33.7km ascent of 1760metres

Friday 18th to  Sunday 20th June
Weekend Lake District,  Glenridding 
Attendance 12 +1 guest
Ten members stayed in the hostel beside the disused mine above Glenridding and three stayed in B/B in Glenridding.
Saturday : Starting at the hostel the group climbed Helvellyn going by White Side and Lower Man to the summit continuing to Nethernmost Pike and Dollywagon Pike before descending to Grisedale Tarn at this point Colin and Alex went off Wainwrighting going over Fairfield and St Sunday Crag. The rest of the group then followed Grisedale Beck down towards Patterdale then back to the hostel. The weather was very cold with showers of rain. The group went to the White Lion Hotel in Patterdale for a meal in the evening.
Sunday : Starting at the Inn at the top of the Kirkstone Pass six members climbed High Street going by Stony Cove Pike then to Thornthwaite Crag here there was a number of beautiful black fell ponies with natural dreadlocks in their manes and tails touching the ground. We continued on to the summit of High Street where we had excellent views of the surrounding fells and dales also Blackpool Towers was spotted. After walking along the High Street we climbed over The Knott and we descended by Hayeswater Gill to Hartsop. The weather was good and the showers missed the group all day. Two members were tourist for the day. Four Ladies went shopping in Ambleside.

Sunday 6th June 2004
Beinn Mhanach - Boots Across Scotland
Attendance: 19 by bus
Starting at Auch following the burn into Auch Gleann round the south shoulder of Beinn Chuirn then a stiff climb northeast to the summit of Beinn Mhanach descending west into the coire then south west round the coire passing south of Beinn Achaladair then down into Coire Achaladair then to farm at Achaladair As the cloud was low at times the day turned out to be a good navigation exercise. The views were limited from the summit due to the cloud. The ground was quite wet as there had been a lot of rain over night. An enjoyable day was had by all with refreshments at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel.
Ascent:995m   Distance:17.7k  Weather:Low Cloud with mist and drizzle at times

Sunday 16th May 2004
Glen Clunie to Loch Muick (bus)
Attendance : 22
Starting at weir in Glen Clunie we crossed over to Loch Callater and on to the path leading to the summit of Carn an Sagairt Mor at this point some of the members inspected the wreckage of a Buccaneer fighter plane which crashed here many years ago. We continued on towards Lochnagar passing an old whiskey still and close by the still was the remains of an old wooden barrel ‘whisky perhaps’. We climbed to the summit of Carn a’Choire Bhaidheach and onto Lochnagar then returned down by the Fox’s Well and back to the bus. During the day we were treated glorious weather and great views of the  surrounding countryside with Ben Nevis being picked out. The new members had a tremendous introduction to Lochnagar and it wild cliffs and views. (distance 22k ascent :1193m)

Friday 30th April - Monday 4th May 2004
Inchnadamph Lodge, Assynt.
Attendance 24
Nineteen members stayed in the excellent Inchnadamph Lodge
Various walks and quite a number of mountains were climbed over the weekend in weather conditions varying from warm sunshine to snow showers. The group on Ben More Assynt on Saturday spotted a pair of Red-throated Divers at Dubh Loch Mor. Also a Red Kite was seen on Friday at Contin.  On the road home a Black Cock lek was spotted.
Most of the group dined at the Altnacealgach Hotel on the Sat and Sun nights - also excellent. It  was a good and enjoyable weekend
Friday
Two climbed Am Faochagach
Weather-Showers
Saturday
Fourteen climbed Ben More Assynt and Conival via the south-east ridge and south top.
Three climbed Ben More Coigach.
One climbed Seana Bhraigh
Two climbed Breabag.
Two explored Gleann Leireag.
Weather -Warm with broken cloud
Sunday
Fifteen climbed Canisp
Five climbed Cul Mor
Three explored the Bone Caves and also tried to go to Suileag Bothie
Weather-Low cloud with cold wind
Monday
One climbed Beinn Laith Mhor a’Ghiubhais Li
Four climbed Beinn Wyvis
Two climbed Fionn Bheinn
Five were tourist for the day
Weather- Heavy showers with snow on tops
Wildlife spotted
Red Kite - Red Throated Divers -  - Black cock Lek - Snow Bunting - Red deer

Sunday 18th April 2004
Ben Lomond
Attendance: 14, by cars
Starting at the car park 1km north of Blairuskinmore taking the track from Blairuskinmore to Comer then going up the ridge on the south side of Coire a’ Bhathaich then on to the summit by the main south ridge. The weather at this point started to clear up and we were treated to glimpses of Loch Lomond and the surrounding area. It was a very tough days walking due the wet under foot conditions but everybody enjoyed the day especially the new member on her first on the hills. Three members climbed the main northeast ridge and joined the main group on the summit. The group stopped at Aberfoyle for well-earned refreshments before returning to Forfar.
Ascent:1201m Descent:1201m Distance:24.3k  Weather:Intermit rain with snow clearing up in the afternoon.

Sunday 7th March 2004
Tarmachan Ridge
Attendance: 20  by bus
Group of 14 started at the Ben Lawers visitors centre taking the track west then striking north up the hill to the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan along the ridge to Beinn nan Eachan continuing to Creag na Caillich returning to the road at power station. Some members tried their crampons for the first time on the approach to the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan. A few Ptarmigan in winter plumage were spotted on the Ptarmigan Ridge. It was a very enjoyable day.
Ascent: 864m  Descent: 1146m Distance:   Weather: 10.2k
Meanwhile group of 6 walked at low level route: Starting just west of the Falls of Dochart at Killin following the track south then southwest to Glen Ogle there onto the dismantled railway line to Lochearnhead, continuing along the line all the way to Woodhouse then along the road to St Fillans. Some of the line was all right but in parts a machete would have been helpful. Quite a walk ! Ascent 427m  Distance 21k.
Weather: Cold wind with cloud in the morning clear sunny afternoon

Sunday 15th February 2004
postponed from previous Sunday.  Cairngorm, Ben Macdui      Attendance 7    Cars Left Forfar 6.00am
Frank Low  John Dawson  Jerry Husband  Jim Dickson  John Easson  Ray Campbell  Matt Torrie
Starting at the Coire Cas car park and going by Sron an Aonaich we climbed to the summit of Cairngorm, Here we just about had another temperature inversion, but did get a very unusual Brocken Spectre. We continued along the corries then headed off to the summit of Ben Macdui and again here another Brocken Spectre. On the return we passed Lochan Buidhe - "the highest lochan in Britain", and continued down the ridge on the west side of Coire an Lochan and back to the Coire Cas car park. Good navigation was required today as visibility was very poor.  Weather: - Cloud with sun trying to come on the tops Distance Walked: - 16 km Ascent: - 1036m

Sunday 18th January 2004
Glen Isla
Attendance: 25 by car
Starting at Auchavan we followed the track west up on to Monamenach navigation being required here as the cloud was down also the going was quite hard in the soft snow. We continued on to Black Hill at this point a snowball fight started and continued most of the way to the Tulchan Lodge. We then returned down the road to the cars at Auchavan. This group were joined by ** other members for high tea at Glen Isla Hotel.
Ascent 626m   Distance: 10.2k Weather: Low cloud rain showers with snow on high ground

Festive Meet : Sunday 4th January 2004
12 members attended.  Left Myre at 8.10am for Glen Clunie, parking at the foot of the Monega path.  Climbed Carn an Tuirc - patchy snow. Up through the clouds for yet another temperature inversion.   It was hard going round to Cairn o' Claise through soft snow.  Descended by Sron na Gaoithe and did some practice of ice-axe breaking before reaching cars at 3.30pm.  Pub stop at Bridge of Cally. 

Festive Meet : Sunday 28th December 2003
19 members attended.  Left Myre at 8am.  Proposed meet to Glen Clunie was not possible because Cairnwell road was blocked with snow.  Instead 10 at Cat Law and 8 at Loch Ordie.

Sunday 7th December 2003
Beinn Vuirich
The walk started at Loch Moraig following a track as far as Shinagag Farm then along the Sron na h Innearach ridge to Ben Vuirich on reaching the summit the club were to be repairing the trig point, however they found it in quite good order. The only thing needing any touching up was the paintwork. The members waited eagerly to paint part of the trig point, one member even decided to make his jacket look bonny whilst waiting for his turn! Amazing views were seen at the summit, the clouds were actually lower than the some of the tops around and including Ben Vuirich. The return was the reverse of the ascent route.
Ascent:  896k  Distance: 23.2k  Weather: Crisp frosty day

Sunday 9th November 2003
The Fungle Path
Attendance: 21 , by bus
Starting from Tarfside with the weather uncertain but fair for the time being we took the Fungle path to the north by Shinfur. When approaching the high part of the walk we encounter a very heavy shower of rain fortunately it did not last very long. At 11 o’clock Matt said a few words and we had two minutes silence. We had lunch near Birse Castle in the shelter of some trees and by this time the weather had cleared up for a fine afternoon. The remainder of the walk was pleasant over the moor passing a lunch hut/shooting lodge on the way down to Aboyne, Where we changed clothes and had refreshments before returning to Forfar.
Ascent: - 664m Descent:- 735m Distance: 20.3k   Weather: Heavy shower of rain then a nice afternoon

26^th October 2003
Glen Clova: 40^th Anniversary Walk
Attendance 44
On a lovely October morning we started at Glen Clova car park.  The party climbed up the Capel Mounth and over to Loch Muick stopping at the wood by the loch for lunch and photographs. Then they went along the loch and up the streak of lighting continuing on to the pony hut at sandy hillock.  Here we picked up four ex-members and by the time we reached Bachnagairn our number increased by another three to total of fifty one, then home to Glen Doll and down to Clova Hotel where we were met by a number of old members for a buffet, birthday cake and gird races.
Distance Walked 13.7miles. [22.1km].  Ascent 3205ft. [977m].

Sunday 19^th October 2003
Sgor Gaoith : Ali Anderson’s last Munro
Attendance 15
Starting in Glen Feshie just north of Achlean on a cold but nice morning we walked up Allt Fhearnagan path to the ridge then along to Sgor Gaoith and here we cheered Ali on to his last Munro where Colin presented him with a tankard. We all had a quick dram as a snow storm hit us but we continued the celebrations further down the hill [Twice] where dumpling was included along with drams.       A great day.
Ascent 870m  Distance: 15.5km.

Friday 19th - Sunday 21^st  September 2003
Torridon Weekend
Friday: Two members climbed Beinn Alligin ascending the horns to the Munro Sgurr Mhor then round the ridge to Tom na Gruagaich the second Munro. The weather was rain and strong wind.
Saturday : 15 members + 4 friends of John McDonalds climbed Liathach from Glen Torridon going to the east top first, Stuc a Choire Dhuibh Bhig then onto the Munro Spidean a Choire Leith over the pinnacles and onto the second Munro Mullach an Rathain  where John McDonald celebrated his completion of the Munros with champagne, whiskey and all the trimmings. Colin presented John with a Tankard.    Descent was down by Sgorr a’ Chadail where we were treated to numerous Brocken Spectres then down to the road and home to youth hostel.  One member climbed the two Munros on Beinn Eighe, Going round to the splendid Choire Mhic Fhearchair then up onto the Munro Ruadh-stac Mor along the ridge to the second Munro Spidean Coire nan Clach then down the road to his car. The weather was excellent only one shower for about ten minutes.
Sunday : Two members climbed Fionn Bheinn from Achnasheen just as they reached the top the weather worsened so a quick descent was undertaken. Two members climbed Slioch starting at Incheril going up Gleann Bianasdail then on to the summit. The weather for this pair was cold wind but very little rain. One member climbed the Corbett Little Wyvis in lovely sunny day.
 

Sunday 7th September 2003
18 members attended.  Bus left Forfar at 7.10am, returning 8.45 pm.  Nine members walked through Glen Feshie to the watershed, onto Geldie Lodge, White Bridge to Linn o'Dee (10.am -> 6.20pm). Nine members traversed the high route to Monaadh Mor, Beinn Bhrotain, Carn Cloichach mhuilinn and then to White Bridge and Linn o' Dee arriving quarter an hour before the other group. Weather fine - very good visibility, cold SW wind.  Stop in Fyffe Arms , Braemar for refreshments. 

Sunday 17th August 2003
20 members attended.  Bus left Forfar at 7am, returning 8.45 pm.   One member did part of the West Highland Way, from Tyndrum northwards and then back.   Others left bus on Oban road and climbed to the bealach between Beinn a' Chleibh and Ben Lui, then to summit of Beinn a' Chleibh, and then onwards to Ben Lui.  Dropped to head of Allt Coire Laoigh.  3 members returned from here to Cononish and then out on the track to Dalrigh.   Others carried on over Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig and then descended through woods to Dalrigh.  Weather, strong NE winds, but only one shower on summit of  Beinn Dubhchraig.   Cloud cover above summits apart from a brief spell when group was on Ben Lui.

Sunday 6th July 2003
9 members attended for the Meet Secretary's Mystery Meet (to Beinn a' Ghlo).   By car to Loch Fender.  Then Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain and Carn man Gabhar.  Fair but misty all day.

Sunday 8th June
Bus cancelled.  11 members attended (Colin, John D., Ray, Mat, Gordon, Jerry, Willie, Bruce, John E.,  Tom and new member Ian Hogg).
Left at 7am, taking 3 cars to Cruachan - but raining too heavily so back-tracked to Beinn a Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich.  Not a bad day - muggy going up but got colder later. Two showers later in day.  Good visibility. Stopped in Crieff on way home.  Back in Forfar at 7.45.

Weekend Meet : Arran (2nd-5th May)
13 members attended (Colin, John D., Hilda, Angus, Linda, Brian C. , Janet, Brian L., Dorothy, Bob, Carolyn, Tom. Bill McD):  11 staying in Shore Lodge at Brodick Castle, and eating at the WinePort at Cladach.

Saturday: 13 on Beinn Nuis, Beinn Tarsuinn and A' Chir.  Clouds cleared to give good views including Jura. Some tricky scrambling - lots of grazed arms and legs. Well done, to Bob, the rope man.  The day climaxed in the "interesting" descent of the Bad Step in pouring rain. Abandoned the ridge at the bealach and spent 2 hours walking out og Glen Rosa in the pouring rain. Brian C and Bill attended a party at a BBQ under a tree!

Sunday: a wash out - though cleared up later
Angus and Linda waded up Goat Fell from Corrie.  Brian C, Janet, Tom took the bus to Lochranza and walked back via the coast to Sannox).  Rest became tourists.

Monday: Bill McD and Colin, climbed Cioch Na h'Oighe , North Goat Fell and scrambled along the Stacach Ridge to  Goat Fell in windy conditions with occasional views (accompanied by the cheery and talkative Stuart from Ardrossan - hi Stuart). Tom and Brian C. set off on a bike journey back to Forfar - in 3 days. Rest departed early.

Day Meet : Linn o' Dee - 20th April
By bus, departing 7am, returning 8pm
attendance : 17
weather : sunny, strong chilly west wind
Walk 1 : Beinn Bhrotain (14)
Walk 2 : Carn a' Mhaim (3)
Walk 3 : Sgor Mor (3)
pub: Fyffe Arms, Braemar

Weekend Meet : Mill Cottage, Feshie Bridge 28th-30th March
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Day Meet : Fersit / Spittal of Glen Shee - Sunday 9th March
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Drummocher - 9th February
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High Tea - 19th Jan
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Festive Meet - 4th January
to Fern Hills
Attendance 7
Left Myre car park at 9.45am in 4 cars, very icy roads
Parked at Afflochie farm, climbed Craig of Trusta, Old Man, and along ridge to Laidwinley where the group contoured below Hill of Garbet to gain the path back to Afflochie, reached just after 4pm.  Clear sunny day. Lots of dry powder snow underfoot, very deep in drifts making the going hard. Back at cars

Festive Meet - 27th December
cancelled - weather

Sunday 8th December 2002
to An Socach, Glen Clunie. 
Attendance: 10
Transport: 4 cars
Departed Myre car park at 7.40am
Weather: Low cloud, snow underfoot, strong easterly wind, spindrift
Left cars at 8.45am Up Baddoch Burn into Coire Fhearneasg to east summit and along the ridge to the west summit (944m) around 12.30.  Not a day for hanging around on the top so dropped from the bealach to sheltered ground for lunch.  Back at cars at 3pm and stopped in Spittal of Glenshee Hotel for refreshments. Back in Forfar at 4.45pm.

Weekend at Inveraray 22nd-24th November 2002
at Inveraray Youth Hostel (RentaHostel scheme)
Attendance: 10
Saturday :  Beinn Bhuidhe  (3)
                  Beinn Narnain & Beinn Ime (7)
Sunday   :   Beinn an Lochain (3)
                  Ben Vorlich (5)
                  Tourists (2)
Cloud covering the tops most of the weekend around the 800 metre contour. Occasional glimpses of the tops.  Fairly mild but cold on summits with strong easterly wind.   Good meal & blether in the George Hotel on Saturday evening. Real ale.

Day Meet :  Sunday 10th November 2002
Transport : car    Attendance : 11                 
Walk   : Farragon Hill (783m)
4 cars left Forfar at 7.30 in torrential rain with a promise of good weather on the 7am outdoors forecast. Regrouped at Dunkeld and proceeded to the north bank of the Tay just west of Grantully.  Set off northwards at 9.15 in fair weather for Loch Derculich.  Cloud broke up gradually as we climbed the east ridge of Farragon Hill, reaching summit at 1pm.   Well done, Christine!  Descent by steeper route and returned by the same track to cars at 3.30pm.   Pub in Dunkeld (in front of fire ) for almost an hour.  Forfar at 5.45pm.                   

Sunday 20th October 2002
Transport : bus    Attendance : 26                 
Walk 1  : Ben More & Stobinian (22)
Walk 2  : Cruach Ardrain & Beinn Tulaichean (4)