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Polmont Hillwalking Club Newsletter – July 2020 Alan Buchan heading for the Tors of Ben Avon Recent Walks Sunday 12/07/20 – Bo’ness to Linlithgow This was the first post lockdown walk for the club. Twenty members and friends set off from Bo’ness on a 10 mile circuit over to Linlithgow and back. Good weather allowed excellent views across the Forth. A nice route along quiet paths and country roads. Thanks to Mary McFarlane for organising. Some other members have been busy doing their own thing since the restrictions were lifted. Here’s some of the places they’ve been to – Dave White - Beinn Eighe, Torridon Gordon Walker – Carn a’ Mhaiim, Cairngorms, Creag Pitridh, Geal Charn and Beinn a’ Chlachair, Laggan area. Deirdre and Rebecca - Ben Avon and Beinn a’ Bhuird Ali, Gordon Russell and Andy - Carn na Caim and A’ Bhuidheanach, Drummochter. Colin, Linda and Alan - Ben Avon and Beinn a’ Bhuird, Cairngorms, Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor, Glen Nevis. Apologies if we’ve missed anyone or some other hills summitted. Well done to everyone for all these new munros. Steall Falls, Glen Nevis Future Walks With restrictions relaxed the club can now go back to the walk schedule. Sunday 19/07/20 – Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, Glencoe. This is a high level walk with a single munro which can be climbed from Caolasnacon near Kinlochleven or from the minor road behind Glencoe Village. Sunday 26/07/20 – White Mounth Munros, Glen Muick, Ballater. This is a high level walk with a large circuit of five munros covering 18 miles and 9-11 hours walking. Sunday 09/08/20 – Galashiels Circuit. This is a low level walk from Galashiels of approximately 12 miles. Sunday 16/08/20 – Creag Meagaidh Circuit. This is a high level walk with three munros over 13 miles. Club Weekends/Trips 29/05/20 - 01/06/20 - Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness Update from Norman – The hostel has asked for the club bank details so they can send a refund. Thanks to Norman for arranging this. 26/06/20 - 29/06/20 - Isle of Bute Update from Linda – This weekend will not be going ahead. Linda has been sent a credit note to be used by 31/12/22 and no offer of refund. She has spoken to the Manager who said their policy was only to give credit notes. Linda has challenged this and is contacting her credit card company. 10/07/20 - 13/07/20 - NTS Outdoor Centre, Kintail Update from Wendy - Wendy has been contacted and a refund is being processed. 12/08/20 - 19/08/20 - Chamonix, France It would appear that due to the uncertainty around travel and accommodation, several people have decided not to go on this holiday. The bookings were made independently from the club and those involved are looking at their options. 04/09/20 - 07/09/20 - Torridon SYHA The booking will continue as planned and wait further information from Hostelling Scotland. There is one free space (female) available in the booking. If you’re interested please contact weekend organiser Alexander Turnbull. Andrew Govan Club Secretary 15/07/20 .

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