Easy to access Munro

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!

Bassosa wrote

> ...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

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

> 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 )

Find out about Munro's here:

http://www.munromagic.com/
--
Scottish Heritage: http://www.CelticShadows.co.uk

On 26 May 2004 03:10:56 -0700, Bassosa wrote:

>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 )

basellenbroek@hotmail.com (Bassosa) wrote in
news:bcb5fe22.0405260210.55e47f28@posting.google.com:

> 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

On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:09:01 +0100, Phil Cook wrote:

>Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan

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

chris_gilbert@ntlworld.com (Chris Gilbert) wrote in message news:<9b6b9d38.0405260558.25a77ca1@posting.google.com>...
> Bassosa wrote
>
> > ...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
mountains. My hillwalking blog is http://bagger.typepad.com

Phil Cook wrote

> 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

"Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper@totalise.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Xns94F5EECC9127Dz@194.247.47.119...
> 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

"Phil Cook" <u-r-walk@p-t-cook.RfErMeOeVsEeCrAvPeS.co.uk> wrote in message
newsql9b0psgceol4gq3hbm3pvbp40bscgh80@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:09:01 +0100, Phil Cook wrote:
>
> >Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan
>
> D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker?

Yes, see
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=64&id=596472003 You
did ask :-)

KRO

Capturing in this missive, in the sparing prose of Rambaud,
<MPG.1b1ebbf0630c7d10989916@news.individual.net>, and
displaying the suave and sophisticated disposition of
Archibald Leach, Faolan <CelticShadows@Notmail.com> sgrìobh,
>In the writings of Bassosa, the
><bcb5fe22.0405260210.55e47f28 @posting.google.com> scrolls
>contained these prophetic words:
>
>> 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 )
>

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.
>Find out about Munro's here:
>
>http://www.munromagic.com/

--
Lachie Macquarie, Ni bhéarfainn broim dreólín ar dhuilleog
cuillin agus is beag an puth gaoth é sin!

"Chris Gilbert" <chris_gilbert@ntlworld.com> wrote

> > ...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.

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

AndyP wrote

> 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

"KRO" <KRO@anon.com> wrote in news:c94j65$1o7$1@hercules.btinternet.com:

>
> "Adrian Tupper" <adrian.tupper@totalise.co.uk> wrote in
> message news:Xns94F5EECC9127Dz@194.247.47.119...
>> 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.

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!

> The Bridge of Orchy pair is probably the most accessible,

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

> 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

On Thu, 27 May 2004 11:11:22 +0000 (UTC), KRO wrote:

>
>"Phil Cook" <u-r-walk@p-t-cook.RfErMeOeVsEeCrAvPeS.co.uk>
>wrote in message
>newsql9b0psgceol4gq3hbm3pvbp40bscgh80@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:09:01 +0100, Phil Cook wrote:
>>
>> >Ben Cruchan and Stob Diamh Falls of Cruchan
>>
>> D'oh! Can I get a Gaelic spellchecker?
>
>Yes, see
>http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=64&id=596472003 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 )