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The Cairngorm Club Calendar of Events
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Day Meets |
Climbing Meets |
Indoor/Social Meets |
Foreign Meets |
Weekend Meets |
Mid-Week Walks |
Club Events |
Other |
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Jan - Mar 2024
20 Mar |
Wed |
Indoor Climbing at TX
(Stuart
Dick) |
27 Mar |
Wed |
Indoor Climbing
at TX (Stuart
Dick) |
28 Mar |
Thur |
Inverbervie Circular (Brian Davey) |
Apr - Jun 2024
2 Apr |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
Season Begins
- Alan's Cliff (High tide 20:24)
(Stuart
Dick) |
7 Apr |
Sun |
Sgor Gaoith (Vay
Mutch). Travelling by minibus, the President's Party
will approach Sgòr Gaoith from the Allt Ruadh (South of
Feshiebridhe). Time allowing, a brief stop for
refreshments will be possible in Aviemore. To book,
contact Vay
Mutch. |
9 Apr |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Meikle Partans (Low tide
20:48) (Stuart
Dick) |
16 Apr |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Boltsheugh (High tide 20:21) (Stuart
Dick) |
19 Apr |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Mol Mor, Torridon (Brian
Purves). Part of a converted farm steading at the
head of Loch Torridon, Mol Mor provides good-quality
accommodation for up to ten people. This meet has proved
very popular with all 10 places snapped up very early. A
waiting list in now in operation so if you wish to be
added to it, please contact Brian
Purves. |
23 Apr |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Burn o'Vat (Stuart
Dick) |
25 Apr |
Thur |
Mormond Hill, Strichen (Tom Baird) |
30 Apr |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Cairnrobin Point (High tide
18:58) (Stuart
Dick) |
3 May |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel (Joyce Ritchie).
A chance to stay at the unique Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
which is accessible by train, bike or on foot. It is an
ideal base for the Munros around Loch Ossian, the Ben
Alder range and the Corbett Leum Uilleim. To book,
contact Joyce Ritchie. |
7 May |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Craig Corn Arn (High tide 19:43)
(Stuart
Dick) |
14 May |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Hidden Inlet (South) (High tide 19:28)
(Stuart
Dick) |
19 May |
Sun |
Devils Point from Linn o'Dee (Will
Ellwood). Travelling by minibus we will leave St.
Margarets at 7am. The President's Party will have a long
spring day out with a start from Linn of Dee and walking
out to The Devil's Point. There will be a stop at a
chipper on the return journey to Aberdeen. To book,
contact Will
Ellwood. |
21 May |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Pass of Ballater (West)
(Stuart
Dick) |
23 May |
Thur -
Sun |
Muir Cottage Work Weekend (Kees
Witte) |
24 May |
Fri - Mon |
Multi Day Trip (Ben Avon)
Plukes, pockmarks, warts and all: This multi day trip
aims to visit and explore the corries and tors on the
North and East sides of Ben Avon. Friday’s
Aberdeen/Westhill start to Corgarff Castle by 10 am
probably using maxi taxi with stop for
toilet/refreshment break. Return Monday pm from Keiloch
to Aberdeen by 201 bus. Latest commitment time is 30th
April. All contribute to the planning and organisation.
It’s a team effort with limited numbers, about
exploration rather than daily distances and is not
intended as a race. However, at times, it will be
steep, loose ground, dark and pathless. You: fit,
organised, with mountain tent. Rucksack weight ambition:
11 kg or less. Some kit needs sharing. Contacts
Guy Bromby and
Mike Duguid. |
28 May |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Yellow Wall (High tide 17:53)
(Stuart
Dick) |
30 May |
Thur |
Inverey based walk. Refreshments at Muir Cottage
afterwards (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
31 May |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric (Greg
Walters).
Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric is maintained by the
An Teallach Mountaineering Club. It is a unique location
with access to many of the fantastic ridges that are not
easily accessible for a day tripper. To book, contact
Greg Walters. |
4 Jun |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Peel Slough (Low tide 18:36)
(Stuart
Dick) |
11 Jun |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Fulmar Wall (High tide 18:01)
(Stuart
Dick) |
12 Jun |
Wed |
BBQ to be held at the RNUC. (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
18 Jun |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Souter Head (Low tide 17:51)
(Stuart
Dick) |
22 Jun |
Sat/Sun |
Overnighter - Mamores (Tom Litterick).
A minibus trip, starting at the Polldubh car park in
Glen Nevis, main party will walk over the two westerly
Munros (Mullach Nan Coirean and Stob Ban to then decend
to the bealach and Lochan Coire Nam Miseach to
camp/bivvy. Next day we will ascend Sgurr an Lubhair and
Sgurr a Mhaim and decend back to car park. Option for
others to carry on Am Bodach and An Gearanach and decend
into upper Glen Nevis to get picked up at the head of
Glen Nevis car park. Minibus will return to Aberdeen in
the evening. To book contact
Tom Litterick. |
25 Jun |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Pass of Ballater (East)
(Stuart
Dick) |
27 Jun |
Thur |
Kerloch (Brian
Purves) |
Jul - Sept
2024
2 Jul |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
- Graip (Low tide 17:23)
(Stuart
Dick) |
9 Jul |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
13 Jul |
Sat |
Lochnagar Indicator Revisited (Ken
Thomson). The viewpoint indicator on the summit of
Lochnagar was “unveiled” on 12 July 1923 (see
CCJ no. 62 (Sept. 1923), pp. 53-73, with photos;
available via the Club website), and a centennial
commemoration is therefore planned. The minibus (or
possibly coach, if numbers justify that) will start from
St. Margaret’s School near Holborn Junction in Aberdeen
at 8am, and by prior arrangement can pick folk up along
the North Deeside Road. That should mean a start from
the Spital of Glen Muick about 9:30am, and arrival by
all at the summit by say 1pm, for perhaps a short
"ceremony". With the Glas Allt descent, we should be
back at the Spital by 5:30pm, allowing a meal in
mid-Deeside at say 6:30pm. Costs (transport and meal),
and indeed all arrangements, yet to be confirmed! To
book, contact Ken
Thomson. |
16 Jul |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
19 Jul |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Orkney Caravan Park, Kirkwall (Sue
Chalmers) The venue for the Club’s July meet is Orkney
Caravan Park which can accommodate tents and
campervans, and also has a few camping pods. There may
not be any Munros in Orkney but “in the west of Mainland
there is such a concentration of spectacular neolithic
remains that it has been declared a World Heritage site
- one of only three in Scotland. The remains include the
well-preserved prehistoric village of Skara Brae, Maes
Howe - the most magnificent of all neolithic tombs, and
the spectacular standing stones at Stenness and the Ring
of Brodgar. Much of the coastline offers grand walking,
with dramatic cliff-scenery and bird life, with Marwick
Head and the tidal Brough of Birsay being highlights in
the west, and Mull Head in the east.” For those wishing
to explore further afield, South Ronaldsay is accessible
via the Churchill Barriers, and Shapinsay and Rousay by
regular ferries. If you would like to join this meet,
please book the campsite online and contact Sue
Chalmers to let her know you are attending.
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23 Jul |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
25 Jul |
Thur |
Carn Ealasaid, Cockbridge (Helen
Russell) |
30 Jul |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
2 Aug |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Muir Cottage (Eilidh Scobbie) |
3 Aug |
Sat |
BBQ to be held at Muir Cottage. (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
6 Aug |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
10 Aug |
Sat/Sun |
Creag Meagaidh Overnight (Vay
Mutch) |
13 Aug |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
16 Aug |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Glassie Farm Bunkhouse, Aberfeldy (Tom
Litterick) |
20 Aug |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
27 Aug |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
29 Aug |
Thur |
Gelder Sheil (Joyce
Ritchie) |
3 Sept |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
8 Sept |
Sun |
Cairngorm Traverse (Guy
Bromby) |
10 Sept |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
17 Sept |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
24 Sept |
Tue |
Outdoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
26 Sept |
Thur |
Cairn William, Pitfichie (Tom Litterick) |
27 Sept |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Saddle Hostel, Invergarry - joint weekend with
Stocket Hillwalking Club (Helen Russell) |
Oct - Dec 2024
1 Oct |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
Season Begins (Stuart
Dick) |
2 Oct |
Wed |
Indoor Meet - Emma
Macdonald (Alpine Club Librarian) on the "History of
Women Climbing. Starts at 7.30pm in the Garden Room at
Fountainhall Church at the Cross (formerly Queens Cross
Church). (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
5 Oct |
Sat |
Craigellachie - Dufftown - Aberlour Circular
inc. the Convals (Colin
Brown) |
8 Oct |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
15 Oct |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
18 Oct |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Raeburn Hut, Laggan (Sue Miller) |
22 Oct |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
29 Oct |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
31 Oct |
Thur |
Glenbuchat Ridge (Kevin Adams) |
3 Nov |
Sun |
Ben Vrackie (Kolbjorn
Akselvoll) |
5 Nov |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
8 Nov |
Fri |
Club Dinner (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
12 Nov |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
13 Nov |
Wed |
AGM (Ken
Thomson) |
15 Nov |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Inver Croft, Achnasheen (Caroline Watt) |
19 Nov |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
26 Nov |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
28 Nov |
Thur |
Arbroath Seacliffs (Brian Davey) |
29 Nov |
Fri &
Sat nights |
Corran Bunkhouse (Esperanza Martin) |
3 Dec |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
4 Dec |
Wed |
Indoor Meet - Ian
Young on "The Cairngorms". Starts at 7.30pm in the
Garden Room at Fountainhall Church at the Cross
(formerly Queens Cross Church). (Eilidh
Scobbie) |
8 Dec |
Sun |
Morven W to E Traverse (Helen
Russell) |
10 Dec |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
12 Dec |
Thur |
Ellon followed by Christmas Lunch (Marj
Ewan) |
17 Dec |
Tue |
Indoor Climbing
(Stuart
Dick) |
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