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Brief description |
distance |
meet |
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description |
nearest town |
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Thursday February 11th 2010, |
6.5 miles |
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. 07767637795 |
. Ascending Glen Vale and passing John Knox's Pulpit, before climbing to the summit of West Lomond. A sharp descent to the Bonnet Stane is followed by a return to the CP via a minor road. .Ascent 400m. No children or dogs, please. |
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Sunday February 14th 2010, |
6 miles |
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01259 761187 |
. Nice circular walk over Auchlinsky, Commonedge and Seamab Hills with good views at the top.. Walk taken at a pace suitable for anyone's capabilities. .Ascent 1530ft. Children welcome. No dogs please. |
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Sunday February 21st 2010, |
9.7 miles |
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01324 815477. Mobile 07947817408. |
A mixed woodland and hilltop walk in the Touch Hills. Not too long nor too high! Ascent 383m. No children or dogs please. |
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Sunday February 28th 2010, |
8.75 miles |
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. 07767637795 |
Cross Glen Turret Dam, on tracks for a few miles before tackling some rough walking to the Stone Circle. Returning by little lochs to regain original track. Ascent 200m No children or dogs ,please |
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Sunday March 7th 2010, |
11.5 miles |
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01259 750021. Mobile 07933012717 |
Walk the first stretch of the West Highland Way on good tracks through Mugdock Country Park, along the Allander Water, past Dumgoyne, following the old Blane Valley railway and continuing towards Drymen. Minimal ascent. (Booking coach essential - £10 to Elaine by 7th Feb, please). |
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Sunday March 14th 2010, |
9 miles |
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01259 761928. |
An easy walk along the coast to Cramond Ferry, returning to Queensferry via Dalmeny House. Children – yes, dogs – no. |
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Thursday March 18th 2010, |
7 miles |
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01324 632740. |
A walk along a pathway by the River Kelvin to the Forth & Clyde Canal, then a gentle ascent of Bar Hill and Croy Hill ( Roman Fort sites) before returning via the Antonine Wall, the Military Way and the canal towpath. .Ascent 155m. |
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Sunday March 21st 2010, |
10 miles |
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01786 814811. |
From near Loch Chon we follow good tracks through the forest to Stronmacnair then along the Gleann Dubh for Stuc a'Bhuic. Here we head up into Gleann Gaoithe before a steep descent on good tracks to Cailness lets us gain the West Highland Way for the final section back to Inversnaid and the chance to see where Walter used his umbrella. Ascent 250m. No children or dogs, please. (Booking coach essential - £10 to Alan by 21st Feb, please). |
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Sunday March 28th 2010, |
12 miles |
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01324 620203. Mobile 07720885676.. |
From Carlops this is an easy 12 mile walk through typical Pentland countryside passing North Esk and Baddingsgill Reservoirs on good tracks, with a slow ascent of East Cairn Hill (450m) for lunch and grand views. We return along drovers' and Roman roads for a well-deserved refreshment. Children – yes if fit, dogs – no |
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