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Forfar & District
Hill Walking Club

Forfar & District Hill Walking Club

Forfar & District Hill Walking Club


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Upcoming Events
Sunday 19 January
Day Meet - Glen Cally then meal

The walk takes place in Glen Prosen. I have planned a through walk from the Airlie monument to Glenprosen village. This is a distance of 14km and just under 500m of ascent, so not too strenuous.
I intend to do the walk from south to north i.e. the reverse of the way it is shown on the attached map, finishing at the village. (Don’t ask why). Meet at the car park at Airlie Tower at 9.30 (Grid ref 372606) and we will then do a bit of car juggling to leave a couple of cars at the village. Hopefully we will be off and walking by 10am. If you want to car share from Forfar, meet at the Myre at 8.45 am.
See map here.
Traditionally, some of our members who wouldn’t normally take part in such a walk prefer a shorter afternoon walk. In this case, I suggest you start at Glen Prosen village and follow the Minister’s Path. This is effectively the main route in reverse and you should meet the main group if you start off around 12.30. Anyone wanting to do this, please let me know and I will put interested members in touch with each other.
As usual, please let me know if you are coming and where you plan to meet us.
Ray, Meet Secretary

Followed by meal at Sinclair’s Kitchen near Forfar.
If going to the meal, please select menu choices by Wednesday 15th and let Morag know. Also pay for your mail by transferring into the club bank account. Details from Ian. Please also let Morag know if you have any allergies or dietary needs.
See menu here

Monday 3 February
Open Meeting - Annual Photographic competition.

Forfar Fire Station at 8pm.It is preferrable for all entries to be submitted directly to Colin Sinclair (Email: colin.sinclair@btinternet.com), who will be co-ordinating the entries and forwarding the images to the judge. However, as per the rules they can also be submitted to a Club committee member. The closing date for entries is Sunday 26 January. The judge will be Graham Wilkinson from the Carnoustie Camera Club. Should you have any queries about the rules, and or the format of images required, please contact Colin. If necessary, he will refer queries to the committee.
Note: Please send photos by email attachment, not by embedding the image inside an email nor by sending it by WhatsApp.


Weekend Booking
February and June

Early bookings the February and June weekend meets are now being taken.

Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Glenmore Fri 21st to Mon 24th February 2025 - 3 nights for £87pp (£29per person per night) (17 places available). We are happy to take bookings for just two nights (£58pp) and to open up spaces for family and friends to join us.
Details of our accommodation can be found at Badaguish - Forest Lodges.

Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse, Fri 20th to Mon 23rd June 2025 - 3 nights for £90pp (£30pppn). (26 places available)
Details can be found at Knoydart Bunkhouse.

If you wish to book a place, please let Ian know. Bookings will be on first come; first served basis.


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FDHWC Embroidered Clothing & Accessories

You are able to order embroidered/printed clothing from AQUARIAN EMBROIDERY – a local business run by Debbie and Brian – ex members and friends of the club. Many of our members can be seen sporting, fleeces, hoodies, polo shirts, t-shirts, boot bags with the FDHWC logo embroidered/printed on. Ask for the special 60th anniversary logo!
We would ask you to contact Debbie and Brian directly (aquarianembroidery@yahoo.com)to discuss and place your order. You can have a look at the merchandise available, and prices, on their website