What we’re about
Hi there! Welcome to the group :-) This group is part of Scottish Hillwalking & Activities Group - but for walking/hillwalking events only. The other part of the group is for climbing events and if you're interested in that, please join https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/
We're a friendly group that was founded in 2008 to be run by the members for the members. We encourage members to "own the group" and help keep the page active by hosting events, but there is definitely no requirement to do so.
We organise a wide range of walks year round including single Munros, multiple Munros, scrambling over ridges, weekends away and a selection of low level longer walks, pub walks and summer evening walks. We also organise child-friendly Munros.
These shouldn't be considered "led walks" with a professional guide. Think of it more as going walking with a group of friends (and while you may not be friends with everyone at the start of the walk, you will be by the end of it!). However, everyone has to take responsibility for themselves as well as for each other, and everyone has a role to play (be it offering lifts to the start, helping with the navigation on the walk or bringing the jaffa cakes!)
The organiser of a walk or event is the point of contact for the walk. Organisers do not lead walks and are not responsible for others or instructing them. Organisers are volunteers who are sharing their own experience with others, so those of lesser experience should be aware of this.
The group is completely free to join, but we may occasionally ask for a voluntary £3 donation to help cover the cost of hosting the group on Meetup.com.
If you have some ideas for walks and activities or perhaps once you have been on a few events, would like to get involved in organising one, please send us a message via Mountain Goat's Meetup profile.
Look forward to seeing you on a meetup soon,
Mountain Goat
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hard: South Glen Shiel RidgeLayby on A87 , Highland Council
The famous South Glen Shiel ridge, a marvellous but long and strenuous walk. For fit and experienced walkers only.
There is steep ground and no easy routes off the ridge between the munros.
We will have to walk at a decent rate, with breaks, to complete the ridge. Not a walk if you are struggling to get to full fitness.
The 7 munros are Creag a'Mhaim, Druim Shionnach, Aonach Air Chrith, Maol Chinn-Dearg, Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh. Great views on a clear day to kintail/north ridge, Loch quoich munros.We will follow the walk highlands route, full description; South Glen Shiel Ridge: 7 Munros (Walkhighlands)
Planning to walk east to west, depending on the forecasted wind direction. Will update comments a few days etc before the walk.
Meeting point is a layby on the A87; https://maps.app.goo.gl/7d5d4xZrr45qjfyH6 (There is another large layby nearby if needed). We can then take the minimum number of cars to the walk start point- a layby down the single track road just east of the Cluanie Inn.
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Steep descent off the ridge, good paths, very minor scrambling.ROUTE
South Glen Shiel Ridge: 7 Munros (Walkhighlands)WALK STATS
Distance: 16.75 miles, 26.75km
Ascent: 1818m
Time: 9-10 hoursSUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the layby for 8am planning to then drive east to walk start. Will update in comments nearer the date.If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
We will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
- Hard: Beinn FhadaKintail Outdoor Centre, Morvich
The single remote munro Beinn Fhada. For fit and experienced walkers only. A long walk-in towards the Glomach falls and steep up to the summit plateau.
We will follow the walk highlands route; Beinn Fhada - Munro (Walkhighlands)
Meet outside Kintail Outdoor centre, from the A87 take turn-off for Morvich; https://goo.gl/maps/6bGUXngAvUaYvfnT7 If busy, there is another layby approx 400m further on past the campsite and on the LHS, which our walking route passes.
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Long walk in, good stalkers path to begin, steep up towards the summit plateau. A long tiring walk.ROUTE
Beinn Fhada, from Morvich (Walkhighlands)WALK STATS
Distance: 10.5 miles, 16.75 km
Ascent: 1234m
Time: 7-8 hoursSUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the car park to walk at 8.30am.If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
We will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
- Ullapool Wkend: Hard, Western FannichsBraemore Junction, Braemore
Planning to complete an anti-clockwise circuit of the 5 Western Fannich munros; A'Chailleach, Sgurr Bhreac, Sgurr Nan Each, Sgurr Nan Clach Geala, Meall A' Chrasgaidh. For fit and experienced walkers only.
For Ullapool Weekend RSVP's.
For those that wish to walk the first one or two munros only it's possible to either retrace steps or on completing the second munro, to descend to a bealach and take a path back down the glen towards the cars.
We believe nearly all of us will have to up our fitness level before May to complete this circuit !
Meet at layby on A832;
57°44'14.6"N 5°05'24.0"W - Google Maps From Ullapool, parking is on the LHS of the road. Wherever possible over the weekend, if we can please car share from Ullapool etc as parking spaces are limited.Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Boggy start past Loch A'Bhraoin. Decent paths mainly throughout.ROUTE
Walk Report - The Western Fannich 5 • WalkhighlandsWALK STATS
Distance: 14.54 miles, 24.2km
Ascent: 2102m
Time: 9-10 hoursSUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the layby for approx 7.50am to start walking at 8am.If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
