1972

KINTAIL – Ratagan YH

1973

ALTBEA, TORRIDON, KINTAIL – Altbea YH, Glen Cottage YH

1974

KINTAIL , TORRIDON,– Ratagan YH, Glen Cottage YH

1975

TORRIDON– Glen Cottage (YH)?

1976

ULLAPOOL, ALTBEA, TORRIDON – Ullapool YH, Altbea YH, Torridon YH

1977

TORRIDON – New Hostel (YH)

1978

ULLAPOOL - Morefield

1979

GLENELG - caravans

1980

ARISAIG, RHUM - caravans

1981

LOCHCARRON – Carron Lodge

1982

ULLAPOOL – house in Ullapool

1983

KINTAIL - Cluanie

1984

LOCHCARRON – Carron Lodge

1985

SCOURIE

1986

LOCH EWE - Cove

1987

KINTAIL - Cluanie

1988

SKYE - Duntulm

1989

INVERLAEL - Ardcharnich

1990

TORRIDON – Sheidaig (Poffle)

1991

EILEEN SHONA

1992

KINTAIL – Nanoch Lodge

1993

INVERPOLLY – Lochinver

1994

OBAN – Glen Ure

1995

LOCHCARRON – Lochcarron & Blackwood

1996

SKYE - Struan

1997

KNOYDART - Inverie

1998

INVERPOLLY – Point of Stoer, Clashmore

1999

GAIRLOCH - Badachro

2000

INVERMORISTON

2001

KINLOCHMOIDART

2002

INVERPOLLY – Lochinver

2003

OBAN - Bonawe

2004

STRATH TAY

 

 

Ratagan  & Glen Brittle 1972

Outings: Cruachan (en route), 5-Sisters, Falls of Glomach, Corrie Lagan (+ a random ridge visit)

Accommodation: Youth Hostels: Ratagan then Glen Brittle

People:   (7) Dave K, Dave B, Bob, David F, Fred, Phil, Dave Wharton

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: No

Altbea, Glen Cottage, Ratagan 1973

Outings: An Teallac, Ben Dearg, Ben More Assynt, Liathac, Kintail S. Ridge (PB, DRK), attempt at Saddle (DJB, RMM, FC)

Accommodation: Youth Hostels: Altbea (with late arrival in womens dorm) then Glen Cottage then Ratagan

People:   (6) Dave K, Dave B, Bob, Fred, Phil, Dave Wharton, David F?

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: Hotel as guests of DJB’s friends?

Glen Cottage, Ratagan 1974

Outings: Gleouraich, Mhaoraich & Spidean Mialach from camp in Altbeithe (GRB, PB, DJW), Saddle (DRK, DJB, FC, RMM), Liathac, Alligin

Accommodation: Youth Hostels: Ratagan (+ camp) then Glen Cottage

People:   (7) Dave K, Dave B, Bob, Fred (on his motor bike), Phil, Dave Wharton, Richard

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: Hotel as guests of DJB’s friends?

Ullapool, Glen Cottage 1975

Outings: Boar of Bannadoch (en route), Quinag, Eas Coul Aulin, Ben Damph. Torridon waterfalls, Ben Eighe

Accommodation: Youth Hostels: Ullapool then Glen Cottage (not Mike)

People:   (7/8) Dave K, Dave B, Bob, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon C (with gym shoe), Mike Spencer, Richard?

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: Did we?

Altbea, Ullapool, Torridon 1976

Outings: Gairich (en route), Caves at Ichnadamph, Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor via “Old Man” (PB, DJW, DRK), An Teallach, Beinn Eighe (Sail Mhor via gully)

Accommodation: Youth Hostels: Altbea, Ullapool, Torridon

People:   (7) Dave K, Dave B, David F, Phil, Gordon C, Dave Wharton, Bob

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: Ullapool Hotel

Torridon 1977

Outings: Saddle (en route), Liathac, Beinn Bhan (the crevass), Beinne Eighe (in white out), Beinn Damph

Accommodation: New Hostel in Torridon

People:   (5) Phil, Gordon C, Dave Wharton, Eric Wharton, Andy Williams, who else?

Ate in: YHA

Ate out: Did we?

Morefield 1978

Outings: Creag Meagaidh (Raeburns Gully), Suilven from west, Ben More Coigach, An Teallac (Hayfork Gully), Sandwood Bay, Stac Pollaidh

Accommodation: Cottages at Morefield.

People:   (15) Phil, Gordon C, David C, Dave Wharton, Andy Williams, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Brian, Linda, Bev, Paul & Jane Saville,

Ate in: Cottages

Ate out: Did we?

Glenelg 1979

Outings: Ben Lui (en route), Ben Sgritheall,, Falls of Glomach, Ladhar Bheinn (by boat), Luinne Bheinn, Cluanie Hills – Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean, Tigh Mor na Seilge (PB, DJW)

Accommodation: Caravans + camp in Barrisdale

People:   (10) Phil, Gordon C, David C, Dave Wharton, Andy Williams, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Tony (friend of GRB went independently with family),

Ate in: Caravans

Ate out: Did we?

Arisaig 1980

Outings: Aanoch Eagach, Glen Finnan- Beinn an Tuim (en route), Beinn Odhar, Rhum & Rhum Cuillin, nature walk.

Accommodation: Caravans + camp on Rhum

People:   (5) Phil, Gordon C, David C, Dave Wharton, Andy Williams

Ate in: Caravans

Ate out: No

Carron Lodge 1981

Outings: Mamores + high camp (en route), Fuar Thol, Sgurr Ruadh, Liathac via northern pinnacles (don’t panic!), Applecross Hills (PB, JGC, DJW), Sgurr na Featig, Beinn Liath Mhor (PB, DJW, GRB), Moa Chean dearg, Wire bridge

Accommodation: Lodge

People:   (12+2) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon C + Jeanne’s friend + a with man curly hair!

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Where?

Ullapool 1982

Outings: Garb Bheinn (en route), An Teallach (11pm finish), Beinn Dearg, Stac Pollaidh, Sandwood Bay, Ben More Assynt

Accommodation: House in Ullapool (with damp mark on floor)

People:   (12) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon C, is this right and was there anyone else?

Ate in: House

Ate out: Ullapool

Cluanie 1983

Outings: Camp in Lost Valley, Beinn Fhada, Bidean, Sgurr Coire nan Lochan (en route), Saddle, Creag a Mhaim, traverse of Ciste Dubh (via gully) & Sgurr an Fhuarai & Sgurr a Bhealaich Dearg & Saileag (PB, DJW, GRB last 3 – followed by well done gammon), Skye – Storr Rock

Accommodation: Cluanie Lodge

People:   (13) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Orris, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon T, Brian Saville

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Loch Duich Hotel

Carron Lodge 1984

Outings: Ben Lomand (en route), traverse of Sgurr a Chaorachain & Sgurr Chionich,

Accommodation: Carron Lodge

People:   (14) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Carole, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Phil, Gordon T, Gordon C, Brian Saville

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Where?

Scourie 1985

Outings: Ben Macdui (en route), Arkle, walk to Ben Stack, Fionaven, Handa, Cul Mor,  Ben Hope

Accommodation: House in Scourie (Roseville)

People:   (9) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Carole, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon T, Jeff

Ate in: House

Ate out: Scourie

Cove 1986

Outings: Sgurr a Bhuic, camp in Glen Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg & Ben Nevis (en route), Slioch, Fannichs - A Chailleach, An Teallac, Beinn Eighe

Accommodation: Cottage & bungalow

People:   (9) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Carole, Phil, Dave Wharton, Gordon T, Jeff, anyone else?

Ate in: Cottages

Ate out: Where?

Cluanie 1987

Outings: Traverse of N side of Affric - Toll Creagach, Tom a Choinich, Carn Eige, Beinn Fhionnlaidh, Mam Sodhail (walked in to Cluanie), Saddle, Skye – Gillean via pinnacle ridge, Walk up Loch Hourne, Beinn Fhada (Attow), (Final weekend, Ian & Phil – S. Kintail ridge to Sguur na Sgine)

Accommodation: Cluanie Lodge

People:   (15) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Phil, Dave Wharton, Rosemary, Gordon C, David C, Ian, Fiona

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Shiel Bridge?

Duntulm 1988

Outings: Boat to Corriusk, Traverse of Dubhs Ridge and the Dubhs, Corrie a Grunda to Glen Brittle (at midnight), Quirang, Am Bhastier via Corrie a Bhastier in snow, Idrigill point & McLeods Maidens

Accommodation: Terraced Cottages

People:   (10) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Bob, Carole + 2 friends of Bobs, Phil, Dave Wharton, Monica

Ate in: Cottages

Ate out: Chimney House Restaurant?

Inverlael 1989

Outings: Clach Geala, Sgurr Mor (windy & icy – no crampons), Cona Mheal east ridge & Ben Dearg (PB alone)

Accommodation: Houses at Inverlael (School & Farm) + 1 at Ardcharnich (Kennels)

People:   (17) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Gordon C, David C, Phil, Dave L, Dennis, Monica, Jeff, Bob, Carole, Holly + Richard, Richard, Mandy, Mel

Ate in: School & Farm

Ate out:Did we? Where?, Ullapool?

Sheidaig 1990

Outings: Saddle (en-route, PB, DJA), Fhuar Thuill, Sgurr a Choire Ghlais, Sgur na Ruaide, Carn nan Gobhar, Beinn Dearg, Beinn Liath Mhor, Liathac via ridge above the YHA, Ben Eighe traverse in snow

Accommodation: 3 Chalets on south of the Loch including “The Poffle” + Foich Cottage + B&B in Shieldaig

People:   (26/27) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Gordon C, David C, Phil, Dave L, Dennis, Geof Hoad, Bob, Carole, Tom, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline?, Flo, Dave Wharton, Rosemary, Monica, Geof D, Jeff, Doreen, Holly + friend, Gordon T,

Ate in: Various Chalets

Ate out: Torridon, Ben Damph Lodge

Eileen Shona 1991

Outings: Aonach Beag & Beinn Eibhinn (en route), Rois Bheinn (gully), Ardnamurchan,

Accommodation: 7 cottages mainly near the jetty but Shore cottage was a bit of a walk.

People:   (19/20) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Gordon C, David C, Phil, Dave L, Geof Hoad, Bob, Carole, Doreen?, Tom, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Dave Wharton, Monica, Geof D,

Ate in: One of the cottages near the jetty.

Ate out: I remember arranging boats but Where to?

Nanoch Lodge 1992

Outings: 5-Sisters, South Kintail ridge, Beinn Fhada (Attow), Bernais tops: - Lurg Mhor & Bidean a Coire Sheasaich (PB only); Wire bridge

Accommodation: Lodge + 2 cottages in Sallachy

People:   (24) Dave K, Jeanne, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Dave L, Jeff, Geof Hoad, Bob, Carole, Holly, Doreen, Tom, Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, Dave Wharton, Rosemary, Gordon T, Betsie, Monica, Geof D,

Ate in:    Lodge

Ate out: Carron restaurant

Lochinver 1993

Outings: Creag Meaghaidh – gully & ridge (en route), Suilven, Ben More Assynt & Conival, Handa, Smoo Cave,

Accommodation: Chalets at Inverkirkaig

People:   (16) Dave K, Jeanne, Heather, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Dave L, Jeff, Paul, Peter, Gretchen, Geof Hoad, Bob, Carole, Holly, Doreen

Ate in: Chalets

Ate out: Lochinver?

Glen Ure 1994

Outings: Sron a Choire Ghairbh & Mell na Teanga (Loch Lochy), Mull & Ben More (PB, JJ, DJA),Beinn Eunaich, Beinn a Chochuill, Beinn Sgulaird, Iona, Kerrera, Lismore

Accommodation: Glen Ure Lodge & Farmhouse

People:   (17) Richard, Mandy, Dave K, Jeanne, Pam, Jesper, Tom, Heather, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Dave L, Jeff, David A, Hazel, Dave Wharton, Rosemary (John & Val visited)

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Oban?

Lochcarron 1995

Outings: Stob Coire Easain & Mheadhoin (en route); Fionn Bheinn, Moruisg, Sgurr nan Ceannaichean, Skye

Accommodation: 2 cottages near Lochcarron: (Rose, Shepherds); 3 in Blackwood

People:   (20) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Caroline, Peter, Gretchen, Dave K, Jeanne, Pam, Jesper, Tom, Doreen; Heather, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Dave L, Carole, Jeff, JT?

Ate in: Took turns in pairs of cottages

Ate out: Was it in Lochcarron??

Struan 1996

Outings:

Accommodation: 3 Cottages in Bracadale + Shepherd’s Cottage up the road over to Sligachan

People:   (21) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Peter, Gretchen, Dave K, Jeanne, Pam, Jesper, Doreen; Heather, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Dave L, Bob, Carole, Jeff, Paul, Dave Wharton, Rosemary

Ate in:    Bracadale cottage

Ate out: Where?

Inverie 1997

Outings: Ladhar Bheinn, Meal Buidhe, Luinne Bheinn, Sgur na Ciche by boat

Accommodation: Creag Eiridh house, Torrie Sheiling

People:   (18) Richard, Mandy, Dave K, Jeanne, Pam, Jesper, Doreen; Heather, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Bob, Carole, Keith, Di K; John, Val, Joanne,

Ate in: Creag Eiridh

Ate out: Did we?

Point of Stoer 1998

Outings: ; Col Mhor; Stac Pollaidh; West to east  traverse of Suilven in snow (PH + PB); Quinag; Ben More Assynt; Eas Coul Aulin;

Accommodation: Anacharnin Chalets, 4 Cottages at Clashmore (Holly & Byre, Aros, Matthews),

People:   (26) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Caroline, Peter, Gretchen, Dave K, Jeanne, Tom, Pam, Jesper, Doreen; Heather, Dave Ward, Dave L, Dave B, Gordon C, Phil, Bob, Carole, Dave Wharton, Rosemary, Gordon T, Betsie, John, Val

Ate in: Shared, mainly in “Matthews”

Ate out: Lochinver

Badachro 1999

Outings: Liathac traverse via Northern Pinnacles, Aligin; Slioch; Slatadale to Loch Maree; Red Point sands;  Inverewe gardens;  

Accommodation: The Old Store, Shore Cottage 1 & 2, Aird Cottage, Rose Cottage

People:   (27) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Caroline, Peter, Gretchen, Dave K, Jeanne, Jean, Tom, Harry, Pam, Doreen, Heather, Dave Ward, Dave B, Phil; Gordon C, Bob, Carole, Holly, Ricardo, John, Val, Joanne, Clive C, Jonathon,

Ate in: Shore Cottage

Ate out: Gairloch

Invermoriston 2000

Outings: Carn Mor Dearg aręte to Ben Nevis; Saddle, 5 Sisters 

Accommodation: Invermoriston Estate - Lodge, Levishie House, Farm burn, Farm, Levishie cottage

People:   (26) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Caroline, John, Val, Joanne, Tom, Harry, Heather, Dave Ward, Bob, Carole, Dave Wharton, Rosemary, Clive C, Jonathon, Dave K, Jeanne, Dave L, Doreen, Gordon C, Janet, Phil, Pam, Jesper

Ate in: Lodge

Ate out: Fort Augustus

Kinlochmoidart 2001

Outings: Carn Mor Dearg aręte; Sgurr nan Coireachan to Sgur Thuilm ridge; Gulvain; Aanoch Beag to Aanoch Mhor; Singing Sands

Accommodation: Kinlochmoidart House + 2 Cottages in the grounds

People:   (37) Richard, Mandy, Mel, Anna, Caroline, John, Val, Joanne, Donna, Tom, Sarah, Jean, Harry, Peter, Gretchen, Heather, Dave Ward, Bob, Carole, Dave Wharton, Clive C, Jonathon, Dave K, Jeanne, Dave L, Doreen, Dave B, Gordon C, Janet, Phil, Pam, Jesper, Clive J, Di; Gordon T, Betsie, Liz

Ate in: Kinlochmoidart House (large dining room)

Ate out: Arisaig

Inverpolly 2002

Outings: West to east traverse of Suilven; South East ridge of Conival and Ben More; Ben Hope; Quinag; Handa; Sandwood Bay

Accommodation: Chalets at Cathair Dubh + Cottages in Badidaroch

People:   (24) Richard, Mel, John, Val, Harry, Peter, Gretchen, Bob, Carole, Dave Wharton, Clive C, Jonathon, Dave K, Jeanne, Dave L, Doreen, Dave B, Gordon C, Janet, Phil, Pam, Jesper, Clive J, Di;

Ate in: Village Hall

Ate out: A hotel in Lochinver

Bonawe 2003

Outings: Cruachan, Mull (Iona & Ben More), Ben Lui, Crianlarich Hills, Kerrera and Easedale

Accommodation: Bonawe House + cottages around its courtyard.

People:   (25) John, Val, Jean, Harry, Peter, Gretchen, Heather, Dave Ward, Bob, Carole, Dave Wharton, Clive C, Jonathon, Dave K, Jeanne, Dave L, Doreen, Dave B, Gordon C, Janet, Phil, Pam, Jesper, Clive J, Di

Ate in: Bonawe House (Edwardian)

Ate out: Hotel in Taynuilt