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Overview

This walk will replace the planned Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ walk, the weather forecast is too windy and snowy for such a long day out. 

The forecast is better for the west, although still windy. I am therefore willing to offer an alternative walk tomorrow from the following:

  • Ben Vane: 11km, 930m ascent, 4.5-6.5hrs from Inveruglas. 
  • Ben Vorlich: 13.5km, 945m ascent, 5-6.5hrs from the same start point. 

I am unsure of the scrambling section on Ben Vane if the wind forecast is accurate, hence the slightly less scrambly ridge on Ben Vorlich option, although this has a long approach to the high point on a broad ridge. Both walks start along the same track so we can gauge which option to try. 

Anyway, as you can see, any A walk tomorrow is very weather dependent and if the forecast worsens I will not offer any walk. There is already a B and C alternative. 

So, if an A walk does go ahead prepare to be flexible please. We will meet at 7:30am at the West Port. Please do not ask to meet at the start point of the walk as I will be making decisions "on the fly". 

Ideally if you wish to join me tomorrow, please TEXT or WhatsApp me on 07769 263872 before 9:30pm on 8th October. Don't call, I won't answer! That way if I need to cancel completely I can save you a journey to the WP by messaging you. 

Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
930m / 3051ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade: A

 

 

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99510 77081
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
what3words:
newsreel.thank.vines
Meeting time:
7:30 am

West Port car park, Linlithgow. Please meet at West Port if possible due to parking charges.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 32074 09431
Nearest postcode:
G83 7DP
what3words:
twisting.sprinkler.donates
Start time:
8:30 am

Inveruglas

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking