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NUNEATON MOUNTAINEERING CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEWSLETTER 23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edited by Colin Green<\/p>\n

PROGRAMME JUNE – AUGUST 2007\u00a0 Matt<\/span><\/p>\n

June 15th<\/sup> – 17th<\/sup> 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0North Wales camping weekend including instructor lead scrambling and climbing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 See Andrew for details.<\/p>\n

June 23rd<\/sup> 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BBQ from 2pm at David’s.\u00a0 See below.<\/p>\n

July 6th<\/sup> – 8th<\/sup>\u00a0 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lake District weekend in Keswick with Keith and Michele.<\/p>\n

August 10th<\/sup> – 12th<\/sup> 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0White Peak weekend or day trip.\u00a0 Cycling and walking with Eileen.<\/p>\n

September 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dates TBA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trip to the Mediterranean?\u00a0 See Debra for sun, sea and mountains.<\/p>\n

September 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dates TBA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cairngorm backpacking?\u00a0 See Matt.<\/p>\n

October 4th<\/sup> 2007 (Thursday)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quiz Night, 8.30pm. Attleborough Liberal Club.<\/p>\n

October 18th<\/sup> 2007 (Thursday)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.G.M. at the Liberal Club, Bull Street.<\/p>\n

November 16th<\/sup> – 18th<\/sup> 2007 \u00a0 Betwys-y-Coed.\u00a0 Bunkhouse for Novemberfest.\u00a0 Get this in your diary.\u00a0 See Matt.<\/p>\n

Other Events – all welcome!<\/p>\n

Summer camping, barbeque & brewery trip in the Cotswolds. Date and venue TBA.<\/p>\n

And there’s much more than this going on.\u00a0 Visit us on a Thursday evening from 8.30pm at Attleborough Liberal Club, Bull Street for impromptu activities, or ring Andrew on 01827\u00a0 717 648<\/span> <\/strong>or Matt on\u00a0 024 76 758 322<\/span><\/strong> if you can’t get down.<\/p>\n

DAVID’S BBQ\u00a0 \u00a0SATURDAY\u00a023rd<\/sup> JUNE 2007\u00a0 \u00a02.00 PM-5.00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

On Saturday 23rd June 2007 we are to hold a BBQ for club members and guest\/partners. \u00a0Food is being provided at club expense so that all you need to do is to bring yourselves along together with your favourite tipples. To help plan for the catering, can you please let me as soon as possible if you will be able to come along and whether you will be bringing a guest.<\/p>\n

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS CLUB EVENT<\/p>\n

SOCIAL PROGRAMME\u00a0 Michele<\/span><\/p>\n

There are various events coming up that people may like to partake of. \u00a0If anything takes your fancy, contact Michele (024 76344079 or micki@uk2.net). \u00a0Obviously some things need tickets in advance so don’t leave it too late!<\/p>\n

Saturday June 23rd<\/sup><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 BBQ at David’s from 2pm – contact David for details. Take your own drink.<\/p>\n

Saturday 30th June<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Bedworth Symphony Orchestra summer concert.<\/p>\n

7.30pm. Nicholas Chamberlaine school, Bulkington Road, Bedworth.\u00a0 Tickets \u00a35 on the door<\/p>\n

Programme includes Dvorak symphony No.7 and Khatchaturian Masquerade suite.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th July <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Hound of the Baskervilles, <\/strong>Outdoor theatre at Tamworth Castle, 7.30<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a312<\/p>\n

Future event for your diary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday October 4th<\/sup> Quiz night, 8.30 start\u00a0 Attleborough Liberal Club.<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0 NORTH WALES WITH ANDREW JUNE 15th<\/sup> – 17th<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

North Wales camping weekend including instructor lead scrambling and climbing.<\/p>\n

See Andrew for details.\u00a0 Or alternatively just come along and do your own thing.<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0 LAKE DISTRICT WITH KEITH & MICHELE JULY 6th<\/sup> – 8th<\/sup>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

No firm plan at the time of going to press but see K & M for details.<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0\u00a0 PEAK DISTRICT WITH EILEEN\u00a0 AUGUST 10th<\/sup> – 12th<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\n

We hope to be based at the campsite belonging to The Royal Oak Pub at Hurdlow.\u00a0 It is intended this will be a trip for members and their families. \u00a0The site is fairly central in the Peak District. \u00a0For those who wish to be \u2018tourists’, Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, and Chatsworth are in easy reach (to name but a few). \u00a0It is also in a good position for walking and cycling (right on the High Peak Trail). \u00a0Details will follow shortly.<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0 COSTA BLANCA (SPAIN) AUG\/SEPT 2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Debra<\/span><\/p>\n

Mediterranean Summer Walking Holiday.
\nWere planning to take the week long trip sometime in late August or September to the Costa Blanca on the South Eastern corner of Spain. The main accommodation base will be in the small village of Castels de Castells. The village itself has a population of approximately 450 and is the source of the Rio Jalon (River Jalon) and is surrounded by some beautiful mountains, the highest peak being 1588m. The nearest large town of Jalon lies 20km away and the village is within 1 hour of the beaches, the Les Fuentes de Algar (The Algar Waterfalls) www.rentspain.com\/destination-guides\/algar_waterfalls\/index.html<\/a> <http:\/\/www.rentspain.com\/destination-guides\/algar_waterfalls\/index.html<\/a>> and the caves of Val de Ebo and Benidolieg.
\nThe planned accommodation is a typical Spanish house which is comfortable and ideal for groups see <http:\/\/www.wildsideholidays.com\/listing<\/a>> . The house sleeps five in three bedrooms with all the mod cons. We will of course look for a larger place if we have the interest. So far Keith, Eileen, Les, Richard and I are planning to go. The price for the week is 245 euros for the whole group (approx \u00a3200) plus the cost of the flight from either Valencia or Alicante which ever proves to be the cheapest (approx \u00a3100).
\nPlease let me know if you would like to come.\u00a0 The trip last year to Mallorca was a great success and Spain proved to be an excellent walking location. Hope to see you there.<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0 BETWS-Y-COED\u00a0 NOVEMBER 16th<\/sup> – 18th<\/sup> Matt<\/span><\/p>\n

A date for your diaries for the weekend commencing on the 16\/11\/07.<\/p>\n

We have managed to secure a booking for a bunkhouse for our Novemberfest club bash. \u00a0This year by popular demand it’s good old Snowdonia. \u00a0The Eagles bunkhouse is in the village of Penmachno, which is 4 miles from Betws-y-Coed.\u00a0 A good location to reach the whole of Snowdonia. \u00a0It also offers a variety of Forest and mountain biking trails. \u00a0The bunkhouse is situated behind a real ale pub and if the web site below is anything to go by it looks quite cosy.<\/p>\n

www.eaglespenmachno.co.uk<\/p>\n

COMING-UP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SCOTLAND FEBRUARY 2008\u00a0 \u00a0Matt<\/span><\/p>\n

We have been discussing possibilities for next February’s Scotland trip. \u00a0Colin suggested we might try in the Aberfeldy or Glen Shee areas. \u00a0The distance from home is similar to Crianlarich and the roads are very good. Aberfeldy is well placed for the Ben Lawlers and many other mountains within a short drive. \u00a0Glen Shee has a similar range of mountains to choose from, but also can offer skiing if anyone would like to have a go. \u00a0All the places in question can offer a mountain guide\/instructor if required. \u00a0Cairnwell mountain sports also offer ski hire\/instruction and several other sporting activities. \u00a0All seem to offer a good level of accommodation. \u00a0We can get exclusive use of a bunk house for up to 25 for the cost of\u00a0\u00a350 – 60 pp for 4 nights depending on numbers. \u00a0Please view the web sites below and get back to me on the following questions. \u00a0Would you be interested in a trip to Scotland next Feb? (no commitment). \u00a0If so which, if any of the venues would you prefer? \u00a0Dates available 14th – 17th Feb 2008 inclusive.\u00a0 If you have any other ideas please let me know. \u00a0I know it’s a long way in the future but these places book up very quickly.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cairnwellmountainsports.co.uk\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thebunkhouse.co.uk\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.adventurers-escape.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

DAVID’S ROUND-UP <\/span>11th March <\/span><\/p>\n

A stroll around Market Bosworth taking in the gated road heading south which is very pleasant. \u00a0A visit to the church at Sutton Cheney was worth while. \u00a0There is pub in the village which we bypassed. \u00a0The route headed to the canal and the tea shop which has much improved. \u00a0The return was via the tow path. 2 hours.<\/p>\n

21st March<\/span><\/p>\n

Morning – in nice sunshine (for a change) albeit cold, a walk over Loughrigg Fell, Ambleside. \u00a0In the afternoon just before dusk a walk from Elterwater to Skelworth Bridge alongside the tarn.<\/p>\n

22nd March<\/span><\/p>\n

From the Old Dungeon Gill Hotel, Langdale (warning – the car park is expensive).\u00a0 The Band, Bow Fell, Ore Gap, Angle Tarn and back in 3 \u00bd hours. \u00a0Very poor conditions on top. \u00a0Strong cold winds with minimal visibility. This was followed by another 4 miles from Chapel Style to Skelworth Bridge for another tea!<\/p>\n

7th April<\/span><\/p>\n

Snowdonia. From the eastern end of Llyn Ogwen in bright sunshine to tackle Pen-ye Ole Wen which was clear and no one else was about. \u00a0Then on to Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Y Braieh and back to the car within 5 hours.<\/p>\n

As this was a Bank Holiday weekend, all the camp sites were full. The weather was hot – a reminder that sun cream is now required rather than winter clothing! \u00a0There were lots of insects out, which may not bode well for Scotland next month.<\/p>\n

SCOTLAND (LOCH EIL) 31st<\/sup> March – 7th<\/sup> April\u00a0\u00a0 Colin<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a long way to Fort William but if you start early you can get something worthwhile done.\u00a0 By lunchtime I was on the shores of Loch Venachar, (Callandar) looking at the Barrow’s Goldeneye (a rare duck) in warm sunshine before moving on to the head of Glen Ogle for an ascent of the easy Graham Meall Bhuidhe 719m.\u00a0 Afterwards it was a steady drive to Fort William and on to Loch Eil to meet up with Trevor and Sue and a week in a self catering cottage.<\/p>\n

The next day we tackled Braigh nan Uamhachan 765m.\u00a0 Not one to trip off the tongue but a fine hill on the north side of the Glenfinnan road.\u00a0 Quite a few ups and downs on this hill and a bit of a walk out but another fine day in warm sunshine and there was even a bothy work party for us to observe in action.<\/p>\n

The following day we went for Sgurr Ghiubhsachain 849m and Sgurr Craobh a’ Chaorainn 775m.\u00a0 If these were Munros next to the road and with straightforward names they would be justifiably famed for their rocky ridges and steep slopes.\u00a0 The SMC describes Ghuibhsachain as one of the finest peaks in the West and I would not dispute that.\u00a0 Glenfinnan has some cracking mountains but they remain little known as they mostly fail the 3,000ft test.<\/p>\n

Oh no!\u00a0 Not another day of warm sunshine and blue skies.\u00a0 This time we headed for the peaks on the other side of Loch Shiel, Beinn Odhar Mhor 870, Beinn Odhar Bheag 882m and Beinn Mhic Cedidh 783m.\u00a0\u00a0 The Odhar’s are steep and rocky and again cracking mountains.\u00a0 Here we passed the first and only hillwalker of the week after mourning the loss of the trig point which had probably been blasted apart by lightning.\u00a0 A huge chunk of the top was fully 50m away.\u00a0 Beinn Mhic Cedidh on the other hand was a steep grassy hill but from its summit we watched with interest a large grass fire moving across our line of descent.\u00a0 Choosing an alternative line we avoided the fire, which now covered an area about a mile square, but got onto some uncomfortably steep ground before having to move on quickly to avoid the smoke as the wind veered.<\/p>\n

The following day was more relaxed though I did take in the minor top of Druim nah-Earba near Fort William.\u00a0 By Thursday it was still OK for April but not as fine as earlier in the week.\u00a0 Today we took in Meall Onfhaidh 681m and Meall a’ Phubuill 774m which were easy grassy hills but with a 400m re-ascent between the two which was rather a drag.\u00a0 We gave the nearby bothy a miss until the return journey and from above watched a party of twelve backpackers leave.\u00a0 A bit of big group for bothying.<\/p>\n

By Friday I was as good as knackered so after taking in the modest Cruach Doire Raoigh I headed off to Arisaig and the delights of the west coast.\u00a0 T & S of course did a couple of hills.\u00a0 On the way home there was a diversion to Cairnpapple Hill but as the summit is almost next to the road it’s hardly a walk.\u00a0 Roll on the next trip.<\/p>\n

RIBBLEHEAD BUNKHOUSE WEEKEND 20th<\/sup> – 22nd<\/sup> APRIL\u00a0 Colin<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday<\/span><\/p>\n

Colin and Ann got an early start (6.15am) from Coventry and by 9.35am were parked up on a fine morning at Tarnbrook in the Forest of Bowland.\u00a0 This is an area that had been on my list of places to visit for a long time so the opportunity to visit the area on the way to Yorkshire was too good to miss.\u00a0 The new Open Access makes the area much more user friendly for walkers and there were even some cheery waves from local farmers.<\/p>\n

On Ward’s Stone 560m it was quite cool and there was mist drifting over the summit.\u00a0 However there were two trig pillars to record so there was a warm feeling of anticipation.\u00a0 As the afternoon arrived the sun came out and we saw our only other people on Wolfhole Crag 527m.\u00a0 By mid afternoon it was really summer like and our list of interesting bird life included Ring Ouzel, Red Grouse, Golden Plover, Curlew, Wheatear, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Grey Wagtail, Dipper and Common Buzzard.\u00a0 Excellent day.\u00a0 12 miles.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Richard who a had dropped Rita in Blackpool enjoyed a walk from Austwick to Helwith Bridge in Ribbledale which took 5 hours including a pub stop.<\/p>\n

Also Keith and Michele took in Pendle Hill north of Burnley.\u00a0 Starting from Downham the route went over Downham Moor to Pendle Hill 557m before going on to Upper Ogden Reservoir and Spence Moor.\u00a0 Bartley Moor was crossed before the concessionary route to Angram Green led back to Downham.\u00a0 10 miles.<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/span><\/p>\n

David, Eileen, Anne, and Keith walked from the bunkhouse anti-clockwise first tackling Whernside, then Inglebough and finally Pen y Gent finishing at Horton.\u00a0 The trip was approximately 21 miles, lasting 9 \u00bd hours and the total ascent being 1440m. \u00a0For once the weather was good. \u00a0It was overcast, cold on top, dry and not too windy. \u00a0On the whole it was a good day out without problems.<\/p>\n

On another note, there were possible strange encounters occurring in the bunkhouse! \u00a0I returned after a pub meal at about 8.30pm at twilight. \u00a0The bathroom door was closed and it was evident that someone was in there, which is a bit annoying when you want to go! \u00a0I waited and waited. \u00a0There was continued shuffling inside the bathroom. \u00a0What was a bit strange was that the extractor fan kept being turned on and off. \u00a0As this was connected to the same circuit as the lights I did wonder why any one would want to sit in the half light, but there are a few strange people in the club! \u00a0There continued to be movement inside the bathroom. \u00a0Eventually I gave up and decided to go back to the pub. On the way out I met Colin, Anne and Eileen, which was odd as I had presumed that it was one of them in the bathroom. \u00a0It was time to investigate…..to find that the place was empty!<\/p>\n

You must make your own assessment of this little story, and by the way, I had only one pint. \u00a0Perhaps this may be another story for “Most Haunted”.<\/p>\n

Keith, Michele, Colin and Richard set out from Ribblehead and climbed Ingleborough 724m by Park Fell and Simon Fell.\u00a0 It was cool on top so we sat behind the shelter for a bite to eat.\u00a0 Richard decided on a descent to Ingleton (nn pub visit!) visiting the River Doe waterfalls and returning to the bunkhouse via Twistleton Scar End and Scales Moor.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the rest of us descended, meeting at first David and Keith Hilton not far below the summit and then Eileen and Ann still climbing.\u00a0 Down in Chapel-le-Dale it was it was warm and sunny as we began the ascent of Whernside.\u00a0 There were dozens of people descending, too many for the normal greeting to all.\u00a0 The summit was reached in due course and a straightforward descent made via the Ribblehead Viaduct to the bunkhouse.\u00a0 14 miles.<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/span><\/p>\n

Colin, Ann, Keith, Michele, Eileen and Richard parked at a road end NW of Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland.\u00a0 It was fair but overcast as we ascended the track trying to find a Ring Ouzel or two for Eileen.\u00a0 A couple were seen flying away but not as confiding as those seen on Friday.\u00a0 The heather was heavy going on the way to White Hill 544m and on top it started to rain.\u00a0 Richard decided to head for the car and wait for us in Slaidburn with Keith Hilton who had stayed in the village.\u00a0 The rest of us descended into Whitendale where the rain eventually relented.\u00a0 At the farm of Whitendale we began the ascent over the moor to our starting point reaching the cars by 3.30pm.\u00a0 9 miles.<\/p>\n

Michele Writes<\/span><\/p>\n

Initial reaction to the bunkhouse was\u00a0 \u2018 this isn’t very good’, as the first to arrive tried to get the table to stay up in one piece and eventually decided to go and ask for another table from the pub rather than risk meals falling over the floor as it collapsed!\u00a0 However, the place grew on us!\u00a0 It was warm, had oodles of hot water for the shower (in fact, how often do you hear us complaining that the shower doesn’t get cool enough!?), was next door to the pub and had clean comfortable beds.\u00a0 It was cosy (or should that be too small!) and was in a great place to get out walking.\u00a0 All in all I think we would use it again but next time we would take some cutlery!<\/p>\n

ALL AROUND THE WREKIN 28th<\/sup> April\u00a0 Colin<\/span><\/p>\n

Keith, Michele and Colin parked up just south of M54 Junction 7 on a very fine morning.\u00a0 I would like to have told you a little more about the route, but remarkably I had no map better than a road atlas showing The Wrekin. (now corrected) Therefore the route was entirely in Keith’s hands.\u00a0 Nevertheless we passed Ercall Wood Top before crossing the Severn at Buildwas and re-crossing the river to reach the pub at Leighton for a pint.\u00a0 Finally we ascended The Wrekin 407m before returning to the starting point.\u00a0 A fine day though after 15 miles my feet knew they had been for a walk.<\/p>\n

THE MENDIPS\u00a0 5th<\/sup> May\u00a0\u00a0 Colin<\/span><\/p>\n

Tony Charles, Keith and Michele, Colin, Keith Hilton and friend Pam met on the north side of The Mendips where in 1762 the Rev. Toplady sheltered from a storm in a rock crevice and wrote the words of the well known hymn, \u2018Rock of Ages cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.\u00a0 A plaque marks the spot.<\/p>\n

Climbing steeply out of the gorge we were soon onto grassland and heath and within an hour on the highest point of the Mendips, Beacon Batch 325m.\u00a0 It warmed up appreciably as we made our way through fields and woodlands to the path along the rim of Cheddar Gorge.\u00a0 This is no Grand Canyon but nevertheless quite impressive. \u00a0At the bottom there was a pub and refreshment was taken.\u00a0 The walk back was steep at first but then over easier ground to the starting point.\u00a0 Not quite mountaineering but a splendid day out all the same.\u00a0 Pam’s feet suffered but that’s what you get when Keith Hilton tells you the walk is only eight miles!\u00a0 If amputation isn’t required I expect he’ll get some stick back at work.<\/p>\n

MULL & BLAIR ATHOLL\u00a0 11th<\/sup> – 18th<\/sup> May\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colin<\/span><\/p>\n

Colin and Ann.<\/p>\n

With the weather set to be wet and blustery you can imagine our satisfaction when it was nothing of the sort but generally warm and sunny with some showers.\u00a0 The campsite at Craignure on Mull was fine once we had pitched the tents on the astroturf and gravel and there were even views from Cruachan to Nevis across Loch Linnhe for us to look at.<\/p>\n

We tackled the best first and went straight for the Munro of Ben More 966m.\u00a0 The climb up the Abhainn na h-Uamba was steady and attractive and we made it onto A’choich 867m just as some mist and drizzle arrived.\u00a0 The rocky ridge to Ben More was mostly avoided in the damp conditions but once on top it began to clear and there was a very pleasant descent to the loch below in the sunshine.\u00a0 The following day we had a boat ride to Staffa from Ulva for a look at Fingal’s Cave which was well worth the \u00a320 fee.<\/p>\n

The Corbett behind the campsite was the next objective – Dun da Ghaoithe 766m.\u00a0 The lower slopes were a bit messy with excess vegetation but once higher the going was much easier.\u00a0 The summit is described as being one of the best viewpoints on the island and I would not argue with that.\u00a0 Arran, Jura, Rum and Skye were all in view as well as the much closer Sound of Mull, Loch Linnhe and surrounding mountains.\u00a0 The following day was set aside for a visit to Iona which is a bit of a drive followed by a short ferry crossing.\u00a0 A nice day out and there was even a Corncrake to look at too.<\/p>\n

With the intrepid backpackers due to arrive at Blair Atholl on Thursday we reluctantly left Mull on Wednesday and set off to join them.\u00a0 From Blair Atholl we set off for the bothy of Allt Scheicheahan six miles away which was the appointed meeting place.\u00a0 Arriving at lunchtime we relaxed for a while before setting off for Beinn Dearg 1008m.\u00a0 Higher up it was cool and misty with some drizzle.\u00a0 We didn’t linger too long on top and were back at the bothy just after 5pm.\u00a0 Most of the others arrived at about 7.30pm with Alastair and Gary later.<\/p>\n

Bothies are not the cleanest of places but this was not too bad.\u00a0 There was a sleeping platform upstairs but rather too much evidence of mice.\u00a0 At least it kept us in subject matter for the night.\u00a0 Later we had a fire set with damp paper and various pieces of wood that did not really fit into the fireplace.\u00a0 Damp heather kept it going until Alastair arrived having carried substantial chunks of wood from Blair Atholl.\u00a0 Excellent man.\u00a0 We now had far more wood than we could ever burn in one evening.<\/p>\n

The following day Colin and Ann returned to Blair Atholl while the others headed off into the mist and drizzle above – but that is another story.<\/p>\n

CRIANLARICH RECIPES\u00a0 Alastair<\/span><\/p>\n

More from one of our leading celebrity chefs.\u00a0 The final instalment is not to be missed in the next newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (Alison Holt)<\/span><\/p>\n

100g butter<\/p>\n

1C sugar<\/p>\n

2 eggs<\/p>\n

1t vanilla essence<\/p>\n

\u00beC flour<\/p>\n

\u00bcC cocoa<\/p>\n

1t baking powder<\/p>\n

Melt butter in microwave.\u00a0 Add sugar and beat (with a wooden spoon? not a full-on beater).\u00a0 Add eggs and vanilla and beat again.\u00a0 Sift in dry ingredients and mix just enough to combine – no need to overmix.\u00a0 Pour into a greased and lined microwavable container (plastic is ideal but hard to find – I had to get mine in Spain).<\/p>\n

Microwave on high power for 4-5 minutes until centre is dryish.\u00a0 The exact time depends on the container and microwave so experiment a bit – ours is just right at 4:30 minutes:seconds.<\/p>\n

Leave to stand for 5 minutes or so then turn out onto a rack to cool a little.<\/p>\n

MUNRO COLLECTORS\u00a0 Tony<\/span><\/p>\n

Initially, on reading the article in the previous newsletter re. Munro collectors I was overwhelmed with an extreme fear at the thought of David chasing me across Mount Blair with Cameron Highlanders. I also knew I couldn’t face another incarceration at Her Majesty’s pleasure.\u00a0\u00a0 However, after the initial panic had subsided, I began to wonder if the Cameron Highlanders really existed at all or were they just a figment of our editor’s lively imagination.\u00a0\u00a0 So to clarify the matter I proceded to the appropriate website where I was informed that in 1961 the Cameron Highlanders were amalgamated with the Seaforth Highlanders and that ever since their ghostly apparitions have been known as The Queens Own Highlanders.\u00a0\u00a0 As a consequence, my fears were somewhat dissipated although I could imagine that David clad in highland dress charging across the heather with claymore brandished aloft could\u00a0 prove an equally terrifying sight.<\/p>\n

Not being very valorous I have decided that discretion is the better option,\u00a0 so below is my list of Munros to which I claim ascent: (Your editor has taken the liberty of re-organising the layout, apologies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
TONY’S MUNROS\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TOTAL 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NAME<\/td>\nGENERAL LOCATION<\/td>\nNUMBER OF MUNROS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cruach Ardrain<\/td>\nCrainlarich<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beinn Challum<\/td>\nCrainlarich<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stob a’Choire Odhair<\/td>\nBridge of Orchy<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beinn a’Bheithir<\/td>\nGlencoe<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buachaille Etive Mor<\/td>\nGlencoe<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buachaille Etive Beag<\/td>\nGlencoe<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aonach Eagach<\/td>\nGlencoe<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beinn Sgulaird<\/td>\nGlen Creran<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ben Nevis<\/td>\nFort William<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carn Mor Dearg<\/td>\nFort William<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chno Dearg<\/td>\nLoch Treig<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gleouraich<\/td>\nLoch Quoich<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spidean Mialach<\/td>\nLoch Quoich<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sgur Mor<\/td>\nLoch Quoich<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Five Sisters<\/td>\nKintail<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Saddle<\/td>\nKintail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sgurr na Sgine<\/td>\nKintail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beinn Fhada<\/td>\nKintail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A’Glas-bheinn<\/td>\nKintail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MUNRO TOTALS<\/span><\/p>\n

Colin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 284<\/p>\n

David\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 124<\/p>\n

Tony\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 25<\/p>\n

Keith\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6<\/p>\n

Michele\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06<\/p>\n

Eileen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4<\/p>\n

Paul\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2<\/p>\n

Steve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2<\/p>\n

Debra\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1<\/p>\n

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The list is now underway so it’s time to \u2018out’ yourself and own up to your total.\u00a0 Corrections welcome.\u00a0 Totals will do, but complete lists (see Tony’s opposite) are also acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beinn Dearg<\/td>\nBlair Atholl<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

SCOTLAND – BLAIR ATHOLL 17th<\/sup> – 20th<\/sup> May\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 David<\/span><\/p>\n

In attendance were Colin, Ann, David, Matt, Ian, Tony, Eileen, Sheila, Alistair and Gary.<\/p>\n

Thursday 17th<\/sup> May – six of us travelled by train arriving at Blair Atholl for 3.30 pm. \u00a0By then we all elected to stay in a B&B for the last night. \u00a0A meal was obtained in the hikers bar with liquid refreshments to hydrate ourselves before walking into the hills to the bothy at Allt Scheicheanhan. Colin and Ann had already been in Scotland for a week and were in residence in the bothy when we arrived. \u00a0Alistair and Gary had travelled by car and arrived later. \u00a0The bothy had a sleeping platform which was suitable for all. \u00a0However I preferred to camp which was further confirmed by Matt’s “mouse” incident. \u00a0Following a scream and then silence (at which point I imagined that he had fallen down the ladder) we found Matt in a semi distressed state having put his hand in Sheila’s bag and on to a furry thing!\u00a0 He and Ian then also camped outside. This provided endless entertainment for the rest of the weekend.<\/p>\n

Friday 18th<\/sup> May – Colin and Ann headed home. \u00a0The rest\u00a0 went up Beinn Dearg 1008m. \u00a0The weather was deteriorating as forecasted. It was very difficult to stand on top of the hill. \u00a0On the other side a camp site was found next to the river in what seemed an ideal spot. \u00a0The weather again took a turn for the worse. \u00a0Several of the party tackled the Corbett immediately at the back of the camp. \u00a0There was an interesting night with torrential rain and high winds.<\/p>\n

Saturday 19th<\/sup> May – the bad weather persisted. \u00a0The river had risen alarmingly and Eileen’s tent seemed to be sitting over a stream! \u00a0On breaking camp, Matt, Eileen and Tony elected to go back to the bothy. \u00a0The rest of us then set off to tackle An Sgarsoch 1006m and Carn an Fhidhleir 994m which Colin had previously described as being the “prize”. Both mountains are remote and are committing due to their position. \u00a0The first hill was hard work due to the increasing wind speed which made standing and walking difficult. \u00a0It was incredibly cold. \u00a0At the col between the two mountains, Alistair and Gary returned to the camp site whilst Ian, Sheila and myself went on to finish our third Munro. \u00a0The return was very difficult walking into the wind. \u00a0By this time was I very tired but all faced a long return journey over\u00a0 another row of hills to join the river and then to the camp site to pick up our tents. \u00a0After an awkward river crossing (which was worse for the others – but that is their story) we made it to a loch for another camp.<\/p>\n

Sunday 20th<\/sup> May – the weather was good albeit cold. \u00a0On to the fourth Munro at Carn a’ Chlamain 963m it provided good views. We waved at Alistair and Gary from a distance to realise later that it was not them (as they had returned to Blair Atholl by a different route). \u00a0Whilst on top we met a couple who had been to the first bothy the night before and had cycled around. \u00a0Rather bizarrely they had met Matt, Eileen and Tony to fill us in on their story – they had a difficult river crossing and 5 \u00bd hours of hard walking. \u00a0There was a very long descent and walk back to Blair Atholl (a bike would have been very useful) to the first pub we came by to re-hydrate. \u00a0The following day we had a good rail journey home during which time planning was set n motion for next May!<\/p>\n

The best of the weekend were the good rail journeys, the B&B, 4 Munros and good equipment which remained dry inside. \u00a0The worst aspect was the weather (so what is new!) and the re-hydrated foods.<\/p>\n

A POEM FOR MATT\u00a0 Alastair<\/span>
\n<\/span>I don’t know the title of this poem by Ivor Cutler, but apparently it’s on his 1974 album \u2018Dandruff’, and it’s also at the very end of the album \u2018Defenestration’ by Jacky Tar.<\/p>\n

I love mice
\nMice are my brothers
\nMice never bother me
\nSitting at my tea
\nI give them half of what I’m eating.<\/p>\n

Rats are a different kettle of fish
\nFaces ain’t so friendly
\nWhen they eat you in the night
\nYou do not want to know
\nAnd they smell very, very strange.<\/p>\n

ALLT SCHEICHEAHAN ANTHEM – A Windmill In Old Amsterdam<\/span><\/p>\n

Chorus:<\/strong><\/em>
\nI saw a mouse!
\nWhere?
\nThere on the stair!
\nWhere on the stair?
\nRight there!
\nA little mouse with clogs on
\nWell I declare!
\nGoing clip-clippety-clop on the stair
\nOh yeah<\/p>\n

Written by Ted Dicks and Myles Rudge.\u00a0 Versions by Ronnie Hilton and also Freddie and the Dreamers.<\/p>\n

For all the words just put \u2018lyrics’ and the title or some distinctive words into Googe and up they will pop!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nunmc.org\/emailfakelist.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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