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O.S. 50,51 / Harveys Ben Ledi, Crianlarich, West Highland Way.
Travel Arrangements
On March 7 2010 the bus is going to Victoria Bridge NN271423.
The bus will leave the National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street at 07.30 travelling via Shandwick Place,
Haymarket, PC World, Roseburn with a pit stop at Callander to arrive at Victoria Bridge at 10.30 approx.
Booking Arrangements
1) 075 49 48 0321 (phone & text)
2) bookings@ptarmiganmc.org.uk
Emergency Number
075 49 48 0321. It must be taken on the hill.
Bus Convener
Colin Shepherd
Departure times
Victoria Bridge dep. 17.15
Bridge of Orchy dep. 17.25
Tyndrum dep. 17.40
Crianlarich dep. 17.50
Callander arr 18.50
Callander dep 19.20
Queen St arr 20.30
The Walk
Weather conditions are very severe in the Scottish hills this winter.
If possessed, an ice axe and crampons should be carried and may be needed on frozen ground at any level.
A careful judgement must be made on the prevailing conditions.
Do not wait until you are on steep ground and or above the snow line.
Be prepared to moderate plans according to experience in the party.
The bus convener should be able to advise individual parties on the day.
Munros
(For detailed routes see SMC The Munros)
Meall Glas 431322 959m and Sgiath Chuil 463318 921m. Access Auchessan 447275.
Ben Challum 387323 1025m. Access 357281 Kirkton farm in Strathfillan (to which a Corbett or two may be added).
Ben More 432244 1174m and Stob Binnein 434226 1165m. Access 414257 Ben More farm on A82.
Cruach Adrain 409211 1046m. Access 383345 A82 1 km south of Crianlarich.
Ben Oss 287253 1029m and Ben Dubhcraig 308255 978m. Access 344290 Dalrigh.
Ben Lui 266263 1130m. Access Tyndrum lower station.
Beinn Dothaid 332408 1004m, Beinn Dorain 326378 1076m and Beinn Acahaladair 345434 1038m. Access Bridge of Orchy station.
Beinn Mhanach 373412. Access Auch 317353 a 'hidden mountain' that 'proves a tedious lump' in the view of Irvine Butterfield.
Stob a Choire Odhair 258461 945m and Stob Gharbhar 230455 1090m. Access terminus.
Corbetts
(For detailed routes see SMC The Corbetts and other hills)
Ben Ledi 562098 879m. Access 586092.
Beinn Each 602158 813m. Access 584136.
Beinn Odhar 338339 901m, Beinn Chaorach 359328 818m, Cam Chreag 375346 885m,
Beinn nam Fuaran 361381 806m and Beinn a'Chaisteil 348364 886m. Access Tyndrum.
Ben Udlaidh 280333 840m and Ben Bhreac Liath 303339 802m. Access B8074 1km South of Bridge of Orchy.
Ben Chuirn 281292 880m Access Tyndrum Lower station.
Grahams
(For detailed routes see Dempster A (1997) The Grahams: a guide to Scotland's 2,000ft peaks; Edinburgh, Mainstream).
Beinn Suidhe 211400 676m. Access terminus.
Meall Tairbh 251375 665m combine with Ben Inverveigh for 'an extremely satisfying circuit'
with 'unparalleled views' of the Stob Gharbhar range; access Inveroran Hotel.
Low level
WHW Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Inveroran, Victoria Bridge and Rannoch Moor.
Walk west from Victoria Bridge towards Glen Kinglass
DISCLAIMER
The walks outlined above are merely descriptions of walks in the area: they do NOT represent invitations or recommendations by the Club or any of its Officers to go on these routes. It is the individual
and sole responsibility of club members to choose a route that is within their capability taking due account of the timings given and the weather conditions prevailing. There is a legal obligation for bus passengers
to wear seat belts, where these are fitted, while the bus is in motion. The Club recommends that seat belts should be fastened at all times.
