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Forfar & District
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Congratulations to Neil Sangster and Steve Wilson on compleating their Munros!
See September Weekend Meet Report below.
Open Meeting 8pm (arrive for 7.45pm), Forfar Fire Station.
Followed by Anne Butler – double ‘Full House’ of Scottish hills (8pm).
This is a through walk from Glen Esk to Glen Clova. As we have a bus booked I would appreciate names as soon as possible to get an idea of numbers.
The cost will be £20. Please pay direct into the club account beforehand if you can rather than handling cash on the day.
The plans are as follows:
The bus will depart from the Clova Hotel at 8am sharp. Please use the car park over the bridge from the hotel as they don’t like us using the hotel
car park and be there by 7.45 for a prompt departure. The bus will take us round to the top of Glen Esk where the walk will begin, hopefully by 9.30.
As the bus is only taking us one way, boots will have to be on prior to embarking and change of clothing etc left in the cars.
The route goes along Loch Lee, up the Shank of Inchgrundle and over a few tops including Tom Titlach where we hope to find the remains of an aeroplane.
Corbett baggers can take in the top of the Goet and make a small detour to the better viewpoint of the cairn at Ben Tirran, weather and time permitting,
before going round the top of Loch Wharral to Loch Brandy. Again, weather and time permitting, a detour could be made round the cliffs above Loch Brandy
before descending to the Clova Hotel.
The total distance is 19km, or a bit longer with some of the detours. Total ascent is 900m and it should take around six and a half hours. Bring a head torch.
When the club did this walk many years ago four members needed them!
Unfortunately I will not be there but I can still take numbers up till Friday and will pass names on to Andy, Assistant Meet Secretary.
In order to limit the number of cars looking for parking space, I would encourage members to car share from the Myre where this is convenient.
Meet at 6.55 for a prompt 7am departure from the Myre, or be at the Clova Hotel by 7.45.
Please let me know if you are coming and whether you will be at the Myre or at the Clove Hotel. Please also send payment of £20
to the club bank account with your name as reference.
See map here.
Ray, Meet Secretary
At Glencoe Ski Club Lodge. We have sole use of the lodge, and most people will get their own room. Given the number of beds,
members can invite friends and family to join us.
Giving reasonably easy access to Glen Coe, as well as the Bridge of Orchy hills and potential to explore wider afield,
the lodge is well sited and opens up a lot of options.
Costs are very reasonable at £40pp (for two nights). Bring own bedding!
If you wish to book a place(s) please let Ian know.
St Drostan’s Lodge Glen Esk. RSVP to Fleur by 15th November.
See details on this poster.
Latest Mountaineering Scotland guidelines can be found here.
An online tool provided by Mountaineering Scotland. See here.
Now delayed until May 2024!
You are able to order embroidered/printed clothing from AQUARIAN EMBROIDERY – a local business run by Debbie and Brian
– ex members and friends of the club. Many of our members can be seen sporting, fleeces, hoodies, polo shirts, t-shirts, boot bags with the FDHWC
logo embroidered/printed on. Ask for the special 60th anniversary logo!
We would ask you to contact Debbie and Brian directly (aquarianembroidery@yahoo.com)to discuss and
place your order. You can have a look at the merchandise available, and prices, on
their website
