Easy to access Munro

Bassosa wrote

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...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any
idea's on this one?

So somewhere near, say a railway station.

There's two railway lines that cover much of central
Scotland. The line from Glasgow to Fort William takes you
very close to a lot of good mountain areas. Crianlarich, for
example, would be a good place to base yorself at and Bridge
of Orchy gives you access to hills too. From Edinburgh via
Perth to Inverness it's not quite so straight forward
because the hills are not quite so adjacent to the line and
the settlements are few and far between but Blair Atholl and
Aviemore are worth considering. A little further north,
however, on the Inverness to Kyle of Localash line there's a
couple of really good jumping off points. Both Achnashellach
and Strathcarron offer good access into some excellent
mountains. Achnashllach in particular is backed to the north
by some wonderful hills in the form of Fuar Tholl, Sgor
Ruadh and Bein Liath Mor. The area is also cut through by
some very good paths which lend superb access.

HTH

Chris

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So I climbed Ben Lomond the other day without any real
problems except being really thirsty and dreading the
descent. Now I want to do a serious Munro, one that is
regarded as a classic, preferably higher than Ben Lomond
but...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any idea's
on this one?

This will be my last ascent since I will be moving back to
the low countries soon so I want it to be a memorable
experience..

Thanks!

You may want to consider instead one mono, how about 3.

In Braemar/Ballater region you can cut across Carn an
t'sairgart mor from Loch Callatar, Cairn Bannock and then
the final peak of Broad cairn heading down into Loch Muick.
There are other Munro's in the area that could be made
accessible if you stay over say in a tent.

I will be doing this route myself in about 3 weeks :o)

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Bassosa said:

So I climbed Ben Lomond the other day without any real
problems except being really thirsty and dreading the
descent. Now I want to do a serious Munro, one that is
regarded as a classic, preferably higher than Ben Lomond
but...it has to be easy to access since I will be traveling
from Newcastle by public transport. Any idea's on this one?

This will be my last ascent since I will be moving back to
the low countries soon so I want it to be a memorable
experience..

The following are within easy reach by train:

Hills Station

Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan Beinn Dorain and
Beinn an Dotaidh Bridge of Orchy Cruach Ardrain Crianlarich
Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan Glenfinnan Fionn
Bheinn Achnasheen Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor
Achnashellach Ben Vorlich (Loch Sloy) Ardlui Beinn Narnain
(and The Cobbler) Arrochar Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Ban
Fort William also Ben Nevis Fort William

Of those I'd say Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh is possibly the
most memorable. The Glenfinnan horseshoe (Sgurr Thuilm and
Sgurr nan Coireachan) was among my early Munros and on a
good day you get great views westwards.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the
"Westminster Gasworks"
95/284 5/219 c.100/300 (>900m with drop>100m )

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Quoted message said:

So I climbed Ben Lomond the other day without any real
problems except being really thirsty and dreading the
descent. Now I want to do a serious Munro, one that is
regarded as a classic, preferably higher than Ben Lomond
but...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any idea's
on this one?

This will be my last ascent since I will be moving back to
the low countries soon so I want it to be a memorable
experience..

Thanks!

I don't have much to add to the suggestions so far. Are you
intending on doing the whole trip in a day? Or are you
staying somewhere. The rail journey to Fort William will be
rather long from Newcastle.

There are many Munros near stations on the Glasgow - Fort
William line. This is about your onlu option, although I
suppose Carn Liath and the Beinn a'Ghlo hills from Blair
Atholl must also be considered. Definitely a classic, IMO.

The closest for you is probably the above (on the Edinburgh-
Inverness line). On the southern end of the Glasgow - Fort
William line there is Ben Vane from Ardlui and Cruach
Ardrain from Crianlarich. Someone suggested Ben More and
Stob Binnein from Crianlarich. Whilst these are excellent
hills, it's a bit of a road walk to get to them.

--
Adrian

Phil Cook said:

Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan

D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker? Cruachan.
--
Phil Cook

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Quoted message said:

Bassosa wrote

Quoted message said:

...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any
idea's on this one?

So somewhere near, say a railway station.

There's two railway lines that cover much of central
Scotland. The line from Glasgow to Fort William takes you
very close to a lot of good mountain areas. Crianlarich,
for example, would be a good place to base yorself at and
Bridge of Orchy gives you access to hills too. From
Edinburgh via Perth to Inverness it's not quite so
straight forward because the hills are not quite so
adjacent to the line and the settlements are few and far
between but Blair Atholl and Aviemore are worth
considering. A little further north, however, on the
Inverness to Kyle of Localash line there's a couple of
really good jumping off points. Both Achnashellach and
Strathcarron offer good access into some excellent
mountains. Achnashllach in particular is backed to the
north by some wonderful hills in the form of Fuar Tholl,
Sgor Ruadh and Bein Liath Mor. The area is also cut
through by some very good paths which lend superb access.

HTH

Chris

if you're using public transport from Newcastle, getting off
at Crianlarich is the best bet. You can do both Ben More and
Stob Binnein from there and they are both fantastic
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Phil Cook wrote

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Of those I'd say Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh is possibly
the most memorable.

Good call. Also accomodation at Lorn, Oban and Dalmally.
It's a slightly longer walk in from Dalmally but from there
you also then have the choice between Cruachan via Stop
Diamh and the Chochuil/Eunaich ridge, accessible from the
lovely Laraig Noe.

Chris

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The closest for you is probably the above (on the Edinburgh-
Inverness line). On the southern end of the Glasgow - Fort
William line there is Ben Vane from Ardlui and Cruach
Ardrain from Crianlarich. Someone suggested Ben More and
Stob Binnein from Crianlarich. Whilst these are excellent
hills, it's a bit of a road walk to get to them.

According to my map, two miles on a dismantled railway gets
you to Benmore farm. The Bridge of Orchy pair is probably
the most accessible, but I would opt for a slightly longer
rail journey (or bus) through more rugged countryside to get
a "memorable experience". Train from Newcastle to Glasgow,
Glasgow to Fort William (scenery), then Ben Nevis. All the
usual boring warnings heeded of course :-)

KRO

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Phil Cook said:

Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan

D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker?

Yes, see
news.scotsman.comtopics.cfmOpen ↗ You
did ask :-)

KRO

Capturing in this missive, in the sparing prose of Rambaud,
<[email hidden]>, and
displaying the suave and sophisticated disposition of
Archibald Leach, Faolan <[email hidden]> sgrìobh,

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In the writings of Bassosa, the
<bcb5fe22.0405260210.55e47f28 @posting.google.com> scrolls
contained these prophetic words:

Quoted message said:

So I climbed Ben Lomond the other day without any real
problems except being really thirsty and dreading the
descent. Now I want to do a serious Munro, one that is
regarded as a classic, preferably higher than Ben Lomond
but...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any idea's
on this one?

This will be my last ascent since I will be moving back
to the low countries soon so I want it to be a memorable
experience..

Thanks!

You may want to consider instead one mono, how about 3.

In Braemar/Ballater region you can cut across Carn an
t'sairgart mor from Loch Callatar, Cairn Bannock and then
the final peak of Broad cairn heading down into Loch Muick.
There are other Munro's in the area that could be made
accessible if you stay over say in a tent.

I will be doing this route myself in about 3 weeks :o)

I was up there on Sunday, watch out for the wreck of the
Canberra that crashed in 1956. I was a fine day up there and
I spent 3/4 of hour piddling about looking for bits.

Once you are up there you could easily add Carn a' Choire
Bhoideach to your list, costing you an extra hour at most,
in good conditions. Lochnagar is also an easy option.

Watch out for the Big golden burds and the otters in the
loch.

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"Chris Gilbert" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Quoted message said:

...it has to be easy to access since I will be
traveling from Newcastle by public transport. Any
idea's on this one?

Quoted message said:

So somewhere near, say a railway station.

City Link coaches get you to some areas that the train
doesn't go to like Glen Shiel and Skye.

AndyP wrote

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City Link coaches get you to some areas that the train
doesn't go to like Glen Shiel and Skye.

Indeed, and chuck in the post bus service and you can go
just about anywhere you wish. Does that give you enough
scope Bas?? :-)

How about narrowing it down a bit? Like, how many days do
you want to go for? What price of accomodation do you want?
Do you want to have a bar when you're there?

Anyone have any suggestions for a day return Munroe bagging
from Newcastle?? Probably somewhere just to the North of
Perth would be just about feasible.

What's the longest distance you've travelled on a day trip
to bag a Munro??

Chris

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The closest for you is probably the above (on the Edinburgh-
Inverness line). On the southern end of the Glasgow -
Fort William line there

is

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Ben Vane from Ardlui and Cruach Ardrain from Crianlarich.
Someone suggested Ben More and Stob Binnein from
Crianlarich. Whilst these are excellent hills, it's a bit
of a road walk to get to them.

According to my map, two miles on a dismantled railway
gets you to Benmore farm.

Yes, you could walk along the old railway line. But 2 miles
walk-in and back is too much IMO. I'm just getting lazy in
my middle age!

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The Bridge of Orchy pair is probably the most accessible,

True. But these are not the most exciting Munros in my
opinion.

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but I would opt for a slightly longer rail journey (or
bus) through more rugged countryside to get a "memorable
experience". Train from Newcastle to Glasgow, Glasgow to
Fort William (scenery), then Ben Nevis. All the usual
boring warnings heeded of course :-)

Of course. Too much for a day trip however. I can't
remember. Is this a day trip?

--
Adrian

KRO said:

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Phil Cook said:

Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan

D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker?

Yes, see
news.scotsman.comtopics.cfmOpen ↗ You
did ask :-)

Actually all the Munros are already in my spellchecker I
just failed to use it :-(
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the
"Westminster Gasworks"
95/284 5/219 c.100/300 (>900m with drop>100m )

KRO said:

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Phil Cook said:

Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan

D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker?

Yes, see
news.scotsman.comtopics.cfmOpen ↗
You did ask :-)

Magic stuff! Bernie

Adrian Tupper said:

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The closest for you is probably the above (on the Edinburgh-
Inverness line). On the southern end of the Glasgow -
Fort William line there

is

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Ben Vane from Ardlui and Cruach Ardrain from
Crianlarich. Someone suggested Ben More and Stob Binnein
from Crianlarich. Whilst these are excellent hills, it's
a bit of a road walk to get to them.

According to my map, two miles on a dismantled railway
gets you to Benmore farm.

Yes, you could walk along the old railway line. But 2 miles
walk-in and back is too much IMO. I'm just getting lazy in
my middle age!

To get to a decent route it is even further.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The Bridge of Orchy pair is probably the most
accessible,

True. But these are not the most exciting Munros in
my opinion.

Certainly not by that route.
--
Phil Cook looking north over the park to the
"Westminster Gasworks"
95/284 5/219 c.100/300 (>900m with drop>100m )

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Actually all the Munros are already in my spellchecker I
just failed to use it :-(

Now that is dedication!

KRO

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Quoted message said:

So I climbed Ben Lomond the other day without any real
problems except being really thirsty and dreading the
descent. Now I want to do a serious Munro, one that is
regarded as a classic, preferably higher than Ben Lomond
but...it has to be easy to access since I will be traveling
from Newcastle by public transport. Any idea's on this one?

This will be my last ascent since I will be moving back to
the low countries soon so I want it to be a memorable
experience..

Thanks!

You can get a bus from Glasgow to the Sligachan Inn, Skye
and have a go at Sgurr nan Gillean. The bus also goes past a
lot of other interesting summits - for example The Saddle
and Sgurrr na Sgine in Glen Shiel.

I think this bus is amazing. Imagine a bus going from
Manchester with a stop at the Old Dungeon Ghyll.

--
Martin Richardson
239/284 Munros - 15% to go 34/34 'Furths' & 439/439 Nuttalls
- 0% to go
240/89 Donalds - 53% to go 0/? Himalayans - 100% to go
241/1552 Marilyns - 72% to go

"Martin Richardson"

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You can get a bus from Glasgow to the Sligachan Inn, Skye
and have a go at Sgurr nan Gillean. The bus also goes past
a lot of other interesting summits - for example The
Saddle and Sgurrr na Sgine in Glen Shiel.

I think this bus is amazing. Imagine a bus going from
Manchester with a stop at the Old Dungeon Ghyll.

There is a basic little campsite opposite of the Sligachan
Hotel and a Youth Hostel in Glen Brittle (3 hour walk
through the Bealach a'Mhaim, ideal for more Munros in the
Black Cuillin) and a YH in Broadford (with busstop). Beware
that you can't arrive in the UK (by boat or plane) and climb
Sgurr nan Gillean on the same day. I can strongly recommend
Sgurr nan Gillean, a beautifull peak with some exposed
scrambling and a airy summit.

Theo