OM Meet in Scotland

BigDug

28/06/2007 at 10:32

Hi Folks,

It's summer again, alledgedly, and it's time once again for an OM Meet in Scotland :)

Date: 24-27 August

Location: Cruachan Farm near Killin on the banks of the beautiful Loch Tay

Attractions: The magnificent Ben Lawers mountain range. 5 Munros connected by a high level ridge

For the more adventurous, the so called "Tarmachan Ridge" (Meall nan Tarmachan)

And many other Munros, Corbetts and lower level walks to suit all abilities

Watersports on Loch Tay, and umpteen cycle tracks.

Agenda: Pretty much the same as any other Meet. Meet in the pub on Friday to socialise and discuss the following day's walk/activity. Ditto that for Saturday. Don't feel that you have to do what the majority are doing. If you'd prefer just to sit in the sunshine all day, that's fine :)

The campsite is a couple of miles from Killin, but there is a bar and restaurant nearby. It would probably be advisable to book the campsite in advance.

Obviously, it would be nice to see some English and Welsh OM'ers there too, and also some of the Scottish folk who haven't been to a Meet yet.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

Matt C

28/06/2007 at 10:34

Grand, count me in, I'll be there...!! :)))

Btw, I didn't see it say anywhere in your post that the camp site is midge-free... - surely just an oversight on your part?!! ;O)

AT (http://AyrshireTiger.wordpress.com/)

28/06/2007 at 10:44

I'll be there. Any good wild camping sites nearby ;-)

Scott

28/06/2007 at 10:55

I see the campsite takes dugs. So I'll be there - although I'm going to need a bigger tent. Something with a nice big porch.

Any thoughts on the matter, AT?

;)

"It's psychosomatic. You need a lobotomy. I'll get a saw."

Matt C

28/06/2007 at 10:59

"Any good wild camping sites nearby ;-)"

I thought I'd heard something about a nice ditch running somewhere across the middle of the site?!! ;O)

AT (http://AyrshireTiger.wordpress.com/)

28/06/2007 at 11:27

LOL Matt!

Scott - I think you need advice from Man With A Big Tent - not been around for a while has he?

MoS

28/06/2007 at 11:30

It's a long way........I'll think about it.

Yes! :)))

Frank

28/06/2007 at 11:32

Should be there, assuming I'm still not waiting for house sale to go through

ptc*

28/06/2007 at 11:35

Hay folks, just up the road from me. I'll see what's doing at the time.

I've never done the Glen Lyon horseshoe at Invervar all in the one go, so that's maybe an option as well.
Lot's of camping spots up there :o)

Mikel von Dundeeski

28/06/2007 at 12:01

Sounds good but i'll be wild camping.

Metric Kate

28/06/2007 at 12:11

It's a heck of a long way. I'll have to think about it too.

Gordy

28/06/2007 at 12:21

Count me in.

Furry boots are you camping btw, Mike?

Mikel von Dundeeski

28/06/2007 at 12:27

I have a few cunning plans! One involves a field nearby that i've used before(100 yds from pub) and hidden by trees, the other is a pub garden that the landlady used to let you use(don't know if it's the same owners). Failing those anyplace within walking distance of a pint! If anybody else fancies a bit of SAS camping, you're welcome.
I might camp higher if anyone else fancies it. I just take a bad allergic reaction at forking out cash for a bit of ground to sleep on!

Edited: 28/06/2007 at 12:37

craigp

28/06/2007 at 13:31

Does anybody know what the public transport's like, if any (probably from Edinburgh)?

BigDug

28/06/2007 at 15:56

Craig

I think the only option is from Edinburgh to Stirling and then the bus to Killin.

There might be a couple of folk coming over from Edinburgh, you could always try to cadge a lift

Flaff

28/06/2007 at 16:36

At the risk of inviting the curse of my Iritis...... (I remember what happened last time I said I go to the August Bank Holiday Scottish meet....)

I'm hoping I'll be able to come to this one. :o)

I will get on with chatting up my friends with tents.

craigp

28/06/2007 at 17:26

Thanks oot. I'll check out the options closer to the date. I'm keen to go if I can make it.

it'll be my first OM meet after lurking around here silently for the past year or so... ;-)

Edited: 28/06/2007 at 17:27

AT (http://AyrshireTiger.wordpress.com/)

28/06/2007 at 18:01

Well done oot, the lurkers are starting to be flushed out ;-)

Kate - go on, you know you want to, if only for a re-match with Scottish rock! At least there won't be any ice to slip on...will there? ;-)

BigDug

28/06/2007 at 22:20

Craig - No worries. We'll figure out some way of getting you up here :)

Yael L

28/06/2007 at 22:56

Thanks for the invite oot. This time is right in with what I planned to be my first Scottish trip with my tent.
So it really does fit in. I'll be there!

Sounds like there'll be lots of names for me to remember on my 1st OM meet!

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