shamus Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Alright people, around march every year a few old mates and I travel to the Highlands for a week of walks and generally larking about. Wondered if anyone could suggest any good places to look for walks/hiking? Last year over the weekend of the 17th (I think), we did Ben Nevis, most of Loch Ness, part of the ring of steel, oh and popped up to Skye . Thing is, we haven't got any serious kit anymore, just standard hiking kit not proper mountain gear. (we should be okay on Everest but Ring of Steel forced us back due to lacking crampons/harnesses etc) So looking for realistic routes bearing in mind we're going in mid march. Cheers in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Alright people, around march every year a few old mates and I travel to the Highlands for a week of walks and generally larking about. Wondered if anyone could suggest any good places to look for walks/hiking? Last year over the weekend of the 17th (I think), we did Ben Nevis, most of Loch Ness, part of the ring of steel, oh and popped up to Skye . Thing is, we haven't got any serious kit anymore, just standard hiking kit not proper mountain gear. (we should be okay on Everest but Ring of Steel forced us back due to lacking crampons/harnesses etc) So looking for realistic routes bearing in mind we're going in mid march. Cheers in advance! Are you looking for day hikes or a wee but longer. If your looking for just a day Then glomach falls is a nice hike. Na to hard but nice views. Or up to ben ato( Cant mind the spelling the now but will be updated when I do) all the 5 sisters of kintail and the south sheil ridge are decent hikes. Drop me a message if you need any more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markmac25 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 What he said - basically any of the Munro's can be hiked without any serious gear... Just shove them into google and take your pick! If you fancy a trek and some camping/bothying - theres the easy treks like the west highland way, or plenty a bit tougher... Try this http://www.scottishhighlandswebsite.co.uk/hiking-c100.html aint read it yet, but it should help. If you want to know about anything in particular, drop a reply in here and Me and Lewis will try to help Hi there! type in google 'Kinlochleven' up here we have lots of places for walking.. from easy to very hard. and accommodation is cheap and cheerful at the 'blackwater hostel' where you get access to a kitchen washing machines etc. but the views on the top are stunning! let me know if you need any phone numbers, i would be more than happy to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) cheers guy's!! I'm going to have a kerfuddle with the gang and see what specifics and intentions we can come up with. It's ideal that you're all able to give first hand info/advice. I'll probably be on again to get some direct info on conditions nearer the time!! We're all fairly experienced and fit, or nearly fit for some of them I'll probably be on in the next day or two anyway to fire an idea across and see what shakes down!! Lewis, am I right in assuming you're from Inverness? or Fort William?? we stayed in fort bill last year when we did Nevis and tried the Steel Edited December 13, 2010 by shamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 cheers guy's!! I'm going to have a kerfuddle with the gang and see what specifics and intentions we can come up with. It's ideal that you're all able to give first hand info/advice. I'll probably be on again to get some direct info on conditions nearer the time!! We're all fairly experienced and fit, or nearly fit for some of them I'll probably be on in the next day or two anyway to fire an idea across and see what shakes down!! Lewis, am I right in assuming you're from Inverness? or Fort William?? we stayed in fort bill last year when we did Nevis and tried the Steel I'm from Kintail. Near skye. You prob past my house. And Dr Doom is from Glenfinnon, About 15 miles from the fort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Little Yoshi Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Anything you need dude, shout! I was close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) awesome lad's, I really appreciate this! If the thread drops out of life I might Pm y'all, but hopefully I'll be able to ressurect it! Details to follow!! edit (sp) Edited December 13, 2010 by shamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Any more info on this lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yup, we're heading to Fort William on the 26th of Feb. Hows the snow? is it mainly Ice or has the snow stayed on the ground? Intend to do Nevis and another hike in the area.on the 27th and 28th then we're planning on giving skiing a go () any suggestions for 4 novices and a fairly adept ski-er? More details on the rest of the week when we pin them down. Basically gonna swing up to Skye, Outer Hebrides, Lewis then free rein to visit stuff on the way back down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 PM Gary-mac on here, he lives in kinlochleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yup, we're heading to Fort William on the 26th of Feb. Hows the snow? is it mainly Ice or has the snow stayed on the ground? Intend to do Nevis and another hike in the area.on the 27th and 28th then we're planning on giving skiing a go () any suggestions for 4 novices and a fairly adept ski-er? More details on the rest of the week when we pin them down. Basically gonna swing up to Skye, Outer Hebrides, Lewis then free rein to visit stuff on the way back down! The nevis range is alright. Can higher all the gear and can get a all day/ half day lift pass depending when you show up. Plus the place at the top is pretty good food wise. The snow is pretty much gone bar on the hills. Also any of the roads on higher ground would be abit iffy.. But the only place's you go above 1000 feet is coming from Glasgow to the Fort, Glengarry to Binloin junction and over Clunie. It shouldnt be to bad but just watch out. You intrested in doing a spot of caving or anything when your here? Know a few caves on skye that are decent-ish sized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 You intrested in doing a spot of caving or anything when your here? Know a few caves on skye that are decent-ish sized. Cheers Lewis and Trialsmax (I'll swing a Pm over soon) Any idea on costs for the ski kit? (I'm being lazy I'll google it soon) That's and interesting one actually Lewis, I'll see what the score is, something that'd be good rain or shine!! metting the crew tonight, and everyone's bringing an idea (almost certain to be the same ones). So more info to come gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Little Yoshi Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 How did the meeting go? Some more info on the cave. Cavey cavey. Good call on the highwire Dr. Completely forgot about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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