Tag Archives: Glasgow HF Outdoor Club

Blown Away on Beinn Inverveigh

Posted on December 3, 2022 by jester1970

Last weekend saw me heading to the Crianlarich Hotel for my first post Covid weekend with Glasgow HF Outdoor Club. #Hillwalking #Scotland Continue reading →

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Beinn Bhreac and Ben Reoch from Loch Lomond

Posted on November 14, 2020 by jester1970

I was happy to step in as a last minute replacement leader for Glasgow HF Outdoor Club when someone had to call off. The walk was planned to start at the Inn on Loch Lomond, and as I’ve always approached … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Glasgow HF.

Posted on October 15, 2017 by jester1970

Last week I attended a civic reception at the City Chambers in Glasgow for the centenary of the Glasgow HF Outdoor Club. I’ve been a member for many years now, although I have been pretty much inactive since developing knee … Continue reading →

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Loch Lomond Nation Park Camping Ban- My Objection

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jester1970

To: Gordon Robertson, Scottish Government, Forestry and Environment Directorate, Natural Resources Division, 1C North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ. Dear Mr Robertson, The proposed legislation which has been agreed upon by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (LLTNP) to … Continue reading →

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Seasons End

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jester1970

I’ve had little time on the hills this year. The 1st of January saw me on a snowy hillside above Loch Tay  looking at the floodwater menacing the village of Killin. A few days later and I was hobbling off … Continue reading →

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Glasgow HF Outdoor Club

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jester1970

I am a member of Glasgow HF Outdoor Club, and we have moved our website onto a new platform. Our old one was a bit dated, but this one is new and shiny! It’s at our usual address- http://www.glasgowhf.co.uk New … Continue reading →

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At last- Lancet Edge

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jester1970

It can be frustrating trying to organise a weekend away, especially with other people. Times, transport, tents and more have to be coordinated. I had volunteered to lead a series of walks over two days in the Culra Bothy area … Continue reading →

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Leven To Elie (Fife Coastal path) and Chain Walk

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jester1970

Just over thirty of us headed up to Fife on the coach, and three walks were to take place, a shorter walk from Largo to Elie, and two longer walks of around 10 miles from Leven to Elie. I was … Continue reading →

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Back in the Chain Gang.

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jester1970

I’ve not been out and about much these last few months. I did manage a wee walk last month, back to The Fara at Dalwhinnie. I didn’t think I’d have any use for the winter gear at all after my … Continue reading →

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Rambling again…

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jester1970

It’s been some time since I posted on here. It’s hard to write about your hillwalking and outdoors experiences when you aren’t actually doing anything. On 1st January I managed to climb a small hill overlooking Killin and Loch Tay, … Continue reading →

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