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inverclyde ramblers Walks Programme January to June 2019 Departure point & time Consideration for other walkers Unless otherwise stated, all walks will depart the car park, Brymner St Greenock, • The Group will have varying walking abilities, please consider those at the back at 9am. of the Party. Rotate the forward positions within the Group. Where requested, please confirm to the Leader if you are coming on a walk, so that • Leaders will set a reasonable pace for the walk, considering the least able. travel arrangements can be made and advised. If not, you may miss out! • The Leader may vary the route, length etc of the Walk on the day to suit Meetup weather and ground conditions (but maintaining the same or lesser degree Changes to this schedule are subject to change so please check our website or our of difficulty than is quoted in the programme). Meetup site for up-to-date information. See inside cover for website addresses. • As far as practical, stay within sight and earshot of the Leader. Lifts by car to walks • Members are discouraged from leaving a walk part way, for safety reasons. Whilst there is no formal policy on sharing expenses, with each walk in the programme If you must do so, then advise the Leader at the outset. there is an amount stated. This is a suggested passenger contribution that should be • In the interests of safety, the Leader may refuse to allow on the Walk anyone made to the car driver. whom he/she considers to be not properly equipped. Whilst every effort will be made to arrange car sharing, it is not incumbent on the Leader • Follow the Country Code to arrange transport. • Please accept the advice and direction of the Leader, consider the others Equipment & clothing in the Group and most of all enjoy the Walk and the Company! Warm and waterproof clothing should be carried and strong footwear worn. In Scotland, on or among the hills, it may be winter on any day of the year. To cope with Duration the wide variations of weather and temperature the multiple layers of clothing principle Whilst the duration of walks will vary, you should generally allow the full day should be adopted, with a wind & waterproof final layer. Hat and gloves are essential in for a ramble. winter. Walking boots are essential for hill walking. Denims are not suitable wear as they quickly get wet and don’t readily dry out. Children Children on walks are the specific responsibility of the parent or other A whistle is essential for summoning help or indicating an emergency. It is also a good accompanying adult. Leaders are not responsible for children brought on walks. idea to carry basic first aid kit and a ‘space blanket’ or similar. Dogs A map, relevant to the walk and perhaps a compass will certainly help you get more out Members are reminded that only registered assistance dogs are allowed on walks. of the walk and are essential on the higher grade walks. Abbreviations Food and refreshment T.B.C. To Be Confirmed Food and a hot drink should be carried, as there will usually be lunch and other breaks. T.B.D. To Be Decided Liquid intake is important, even on a cold winter’s day. Sweets and chocolate can provide additional energy. Breakfast before going out on a walk may be considered beneficial. Further walk information Descriptions for the walk grades are given on the back of the Programme and as far as Visit our websites: Other websites of interest: possible, length, height climbed and terrain are stated for each walk. www.inverclyderamblers.org.uk www.ramblers.org.uk www.meetup.com/Inverclyde-Ramblers www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland If necessary, contact the Leader for further information on a walk. On some occasions www.ramblers.org.uk/wales you must ring the leader beforehand – these are indicated. If you are inexperienced or unsure, you must speak to the Leader, who can advise if the Walk is appropriate for you. The Ramblers’ Association is a registered charity (England & Wales no 1093577, Scotland no SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (no 4458492). Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. Remember – Times are those for leaving. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand, to allow the leader to sort numbers etc. Further Walk Information Further Contacts, if you can’t get the leader: • Walk grades are given. Descriptions for the walk grades Walks Programme Joan Boyle 07479 511 658 are given on the back of the programme. As far as possible, Secretary length and height climbed, along with terrain are stated for each walk. Secretary David Souza 07801 781 847 • Please contact the Walk Leader for further information Co Chairs Emily Robinson 07709 318 424 on walk, if necessary. Contact number is given. Thomas Jones 07770 886 918 • We publish walks information on our website and our Local Walks (meeting Lunderston Bay carpark) on Meetup site (see inside cover for details) and wherever possible Wednesdays at 12.15. on www.inverclydenow.com and in the Greenock Telegraph, but have no control over when, or if, it will actually be Walks will be decided on the day, taking account of members inserted. When in doubt please check our websites or present and weather conditions. contact the leader! In order to offer more varied walks, on occasional Wednesdays • Always carry emergency contact details on walks: keep members will be informed of the new starting point and/ emergency contact details and any necessary medical or time of the walk, as appropriate. Members are advised to information on your person and if you have a mobile store check Meetup and emails for up to date information and for an ‘in case of emergency’ (ICE) number on it. any changes to the walks. For further information on the Wednesday walks, please contact: Joan Boyle 07479 511 658 Sheena Cairns 07956 099 386 DATE GRADE LEADER LOCATION COMMENT DEPART Contribution TIME Sat Emily Robinson New Year Lunch and Walk Meet 12.30 for 1.00 for lunch. 12:30 05 Jan 01475 528930 Fusion, 2 Hopeton Street, Gourock Time and details of walk to be decided. 07709 318 424 (above Victoria Bar). More information to follow. Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walks starting at Length and type of walks to suit weather 12:15 09 Jan 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat C+ Lin Carmichael 50 Pigs Walk, Dunoon. Mainly low level, undulating track with 8:10 Gourock 12 Jan £5 ferry fare 07500 133 322 some road walking at start. Approximately Ferry Terminal plus bus fare 8 miles depending on weather. for 8:20 Bring concession card if applicable. Argyll Flyer Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 16 Jan 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat C Peter McElwee Westerton to Partick via Forth and May include a section from Central to 9:23 train 19 Jan Train fare 07923 472 720 Clyde Canal and Kelvin Walkway. Partick if it’s a dry day. from Gourock Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 23 Jan 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat B Emily Robinson Isle of Cumbrae. Over the top visiting A mixture of good paths, pavements and TBC 26 Jan Ferry fare 01475 528930 the Glaid Stane and Cathedral of the open fields. Will be muddy in places. 07709 318 424 Isles. Meet Cumbrae Ferry Slip, Largs. Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 30 Jan 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat C+ Emily Robinson Largs to Wemyss Bay via Knockhill. Pavement and track. 10 miles. Bus return. 10:00 02 Feb £5.50 01475 528930 Bring concession card if applicable. Largs ferry plus ferry fare 07709 318 424 terminal DATE GRADE LEADER LOCATION COMMENT DEPART Contribution TIME Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 06 Feb 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat B Liz McEwan Isle of Arran circular. Circular walk from Brodick Pier 9:45 ferry 09 Feb £5.50 plus 01475 522368 6.2 miles (10km). Clauchlands and from ferry fare Corriegills. Ardrossan Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 13 Feb 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat C+ George Mckinlay Chatelherault and Avon Gorge 7 miles of scenic paths, some steep sections 9:00 16 Feb £7.00 07754 893 408 – historic buildings and ancient and steps. Brymner woodland. Street Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 20 Feb 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat B Margery Bicket Lauder Monument to Whistlefield Long uphill stretches with undulations. 8:10 Gourock 23 Feb £5 ferry fare margery.bicket on forest track. Glorious views of Loch Eck. Ferry Terminal plus bus fare @gmail.com Bus leaves Dunoon at 8.50. Returns 15.14. for 8:20 Argyll Flyer Wed 01475 639639 Afternoon walk starting at Length and type of walk to suit weather 12:15 27 Feb 01475 722548 Lunderston Bay car park. and those attending. Sat C+ Bill Johnston Old Town, Edinburgh. A walk round the old town enjoying the TBC 02 Mar Bus fare 01475 522650 atmosphere of the city.