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Day walk: 21st September, 2025 - Beinn nan Oighreag
This day walk (Corbett), organised by ARog, was enjoyed by 6 club members (+ CS, IH, PF, BR and GB) on a fine early autumn day with...
Sep 241 min read
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Weekend Meet: 13th-14th September, 2025 – Agnes Spencer Memorial Hut, Patterdale, the Lakes
7 FVMC Members enjoyed a lovely weekend in the Lakes, based at Patterdale. While the weather was a bit patchy, we managed to get out for...
Sep 212 min read
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Day walk: 31st August, 2025 - Cat Law and Corwharn, Perthshire
Six members of the Club ventured into the Perthshire Hills near Kirriemuir with the objectives of climbing the Fiona, Cat Law and the...
Sep 72 min read
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Weekend Meet: 15th-17th August, 2025 – Torrin Bunkhouse, Skye 
Summary: Ten members attended the August Skye meet, climbing a multitude of hills. Day 1 - There were five different groups out on...
Aug 311 min read
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Day walk: 27th July, 2025 – Creag Leacach, Glas Maol and Cairn of Claise
Six FVMC members tackled three Munros near the ski centre at Glenshee. Attendees: SP, TF, LA, VD, ARob, EP Route: Anti-clockwise,...
Aug 11 min read
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From Wobbly Legs to Wild Heights & Why You Should Join Our Hiking Club
I’ll be honest: when I joined the Forth Valley Mountaineering Club, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I imagined gentle...
Jul 282 min read
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Weekend Meet: 12-13 July, 2025 – Mill Cottage, Kincraig
Summary:  Ten FVMC members braved the 30 degree weather under a blazing Scottish sun (!), taking in a range of hills in the Cairngorms. ...
Jul 212 min read
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Day Meet: 29/06/25 - Stob a Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar, Victoria Bridge, Bridge of Orchy (2 Munros)
Attendees: GM, LA and EP  Three members climbed Stob a Choire Odhair and Stob Ghabhar in beautiful weather with great views over...
Jul 61 min read
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Weekend Meet: 13-15 June, 2025 – Ronnan Cottage, Aultbea (near Inverewe)
Summary: Â An intrepid group of 8 summited many a Corbett with some beautiful landscapes, despite the mostly misty summits. Â A few of...
Jun 222 min read
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Weekend Meet: 16-19 May, 2025 -Morvich, NTS Bunkhouse, Kintail, near Kyle of Lochalsh
Summary: Sunny weather, 8 Munros and 6 Corbetts summited Day 1 – Saturday, May 17:  4 Munros and 3 Corbetts CS, LA, MMc: Beinn nan Caorch...
May 312 min read
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Day Meet: 11/05/2025 - 1 Corbett, 1 Graham and some wildlife, Meall an Fhudair and Beinn Damhain, near Inverarnan
The circular walk began at NN 3192 1968 the map above shows the route taken. Approx 18 km with 1300 m of ascent, clockwise direction....
May 112 min read
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27/04/25 Day Meet: Ettrick Valley, Scottish Borders
This day walk – organised by AS – was well attended, with BR, MM, VD and GB joining the fun. Located near the Grey Mare, the group walked...
Apr 301 min read
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12-14/04/25 Weekend Meet: 3 days at Elphin
Eight of us spent three nights at the Naismith Hut (Mountaineering Scotland) near Elphin, north of Ullapool: https://huts.mountaineering....
Apr 152 min read
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14-15/03/25 Weekend Meet: Glenfinnan School House Where There Are Ups and Risings
Back to the bunkhouse at Glenfinnan, formerly a school, set in classic highland scenery located at the western end of Loch Eil on the...
Mar 146 min read
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02/03/25 Day Walk: Marilyn Creag Na Criche And It’s Pointy Neighbour
The Day Walk for March took place a in one of the quieter areas of Scotland, yet only half an hour from Perth. Four members easily...
Mar 21 min read
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General February 2025 Activity: A Broad Mix Of Tops And Weather
The month of February 2025 saw folk making many outings but not in a great deal of snow considering the time of year...but that didn’t...
Feb 284 min read
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22-23/02/25 Weekend Meet: The Cabin At Balgowan – Whacked By Wet Wind!
Due to an unfortunate booking error, instead of our normal Friday and Saturday booking the club had an unusual Saturday and Monday night...
Feb 222 min read
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02/02/25 Day Walk: A Blustery Wintry Wind Over Meall an t-Seallaidh, Balquihidder
The main target for the Day Walk on 02/02/25 was to the Corbett Meall an t-Seallaidh, NN 54209 23402, near Balquhidder. It had been hoped...
Feb 22 min read
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General January 2025 Activity: All Types Of Hills...And Weather!
Over January the much desired winter conditions arrived then disappeared then arrived again with frustrating speed…reflected all too well...
Jan 315 min read
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17-18/01/25 Weekend Meet: Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe Mountain Resort!
The club returned to a favourite location in January, Blackrock Cottage run by the Ladies Scottish Mountaineering Club,...
Jan 174 min read
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