Deeside Runners Prominent Peaks Challenge
The 2007 and 2008 Challenges proved very successful in providing a focal point / target for club members to get out on the hills and share their experiences in words and pictures.
After a lay-off in 2009 we are now launching a new Challenge in 2010 based on 1500+ Prominent Peaks. The Challenge is based on the website UK Prominent Peaks (where you can find lots more information and a downloadable spreadsheet if you want to keep track of your accumulated metres of climb etc).
All the peaks are 500+ metres and have a prominence of 100m but you may be surprised at which peaks are included and excluded. That’s because the the prominence of a peak is the height of the peak’s summit above the lowest contour line encircling it and no higher summit (Wikipedia). This rules out some well known peaks but includes some lesser known ones – in most cases it will mean the peak will command a good vantage point over the surrounding area.
The Peaks cover the whole of the UK and we hope that this widens the interest - If a club member was away somewhere they could go for a run and include some challenge points. Alternatively, some races are likely to include challenge points – you’ll be excused having to stop for a photo.
If you are going abroad, we would also welcome blogs on significant overseas peaks. They all count to your mug.
There is no time limit on the Challenge and it will run on through 2010 and into successive years with members able to claim a reward of a picture mug for every 50 points achieved.
The list of Challenge Prominent Peaks can be found at DRC2010_Peaks_List and an Overview map of all the points at DRC2010_Overview_Map
You can scroll/zoom the map to view points outside the current boundary.
The list shows Peak Name, Prominence, Height and Rank. Since some peaks are of equal rank, you will have to use our list for a unique ranking. This unique rank number is also used by our maps and the Blog as the identification number and link to the map markers. By clicking on any point on our map you get a popup showing the same information.
The DRC2010 Peaks List also contains lots of hyperlinks to various other maps. A direct (zoomed) link to our own Overview map plus links to Streetmap, Google and Get-a-Map (1:25000)
The format of the blog will be the same as in the past – write up your visit, post your photos and add your name/date/point to the index.
Unlike previous blogs, I am not pre-listing the entries. If the point you are blogging has not been created, create a new blog and I will (ocassionally) re-order them into number sequence
It would be really interesting to post hyperlinks to other sites giving useful information / pictures about the peaks you have visited. For those of you with too much time on your hands – you might want to post your route. The new OS website gives options to draw routes online (and create hyperlinks for others to visit) although it is still a little clunky. OS Explore
Updates
Enter Date / Name Point Achieved (and Points to Date)
Congratulations Jane - first to 100
10/11/12 222 Tinto Hills Jane (100)
13/10/12 1212 Carnethy Hill,806 Black Hill, 405 Scald Hill, Jane (99) David (57)
21/08/12 458 Mount Battock Jane(96) Tommy (30)
28/07/12 152 Ben Rinnes Jane(95)
14/07/12 175 Glamaig, Red Cuillin Jane (94) David (54)
24/06/12 79 Ben Vorlich,242 Ben Vane,48 Beinn Ime,452 Beinn Narnain. Jane(93) David (53)
16/06/12 735 Well Hill, Durisdeer Jane (89) David (49)
26/05/12 289 Morven David (48)
25/05/12 444 Brown Cow Hill Jane (88)
21/05/12 618 Carn a Mhaim Jane (87)
12/05/12 402 Culardoch Jane (86) David (47)
05/05/12 549 Stuc a Chroin Jane (85) David (46)
05/05/12 947 Beinn Each Jane (84) David (45)
07/04/12 1268 Mount Shade David (44)
17/03/12 Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo (Madeira) Jane (83) David (43) and Tommy (29)
05/03/12 1314 Carn Meadonach Jane (81) and Tommy (27)
22/02/12 267 Mt Blair Jane (80) and Tommy (26)
31/01/12 561 Tap o Noth David (41)
26/01/12 567 Meikle Conval Jane (79) and Tommy (25)
27/12/11 1374 Green Hill Sarah (50!!!!!)
16/12/11 1222 Creag Choinnich, 1506 Carn nan Sgliat Sarah (49) and Jon
18/11/11 1386 Geal Charn Sarah (47) and Jon
30/11/11 738 Monamenach Jane (78) and Tommy (24)
27/11/11 691 Carn Liath Jane (77) and David (40)
26/11/11 1224 Creag Choinnich David (39)
23/11/11 713 Ben Gulabin Jane (76) and Tommy (23)
15/10/11 168 Meall nan Tarmachan Jane (75) and David (38)
9/10/11 397 Oxen Craig David (37)
1/10/11 129 Ben Venue Jane (74) and David (36)
3/9/11 1 Ben Nevis. Jane (73) and David (35)
14/8/11 1032 Cairn of Claise. Jane (72) and David (34)
13/8/11 1114 Driesh, 1406 Mayar. Jane (71) and David (33)
30/ 7/11 899 Little Conval Jane (69)
30/7/11 567 Meikle Conval , 152 Ben Rinnes, David (31)
21/7/11 795 Conachcraig, Jane (68) and Tommy (22)
16/7/11 1316 Carnferg, David (29)
20/10/11 Monte Castel Guideo, Italy, Sarah(46)
16/10/11 Monte Civitella, Italy, Sarah(45)
14/10/11 Monte Rufeno, Italy, Sarah(44) and Jon
12/10/11 Monte Amiata, Italy, Sarah(43) Jon and Ewan(15)
14/7/11 134 Ben Stack Sarah(42) Jon and Ewan(14)
13/7/11 Quinag Sarah(41) and Jon
11/07/11 223 Stac Pollaidh Sarah(40) Jon and Ewan(13)
29/4/11 Morven Sarah Jon and Ewan(12)
23/4/11 561 Tap o'Noth Sarah(39) Jon and Ewan(11)
10/06/11 841 Creag nan Gabhar Jane(67) and Tommy(21)
22/05/11 81 Slioch, Jane (66), David (28), Dave(39),
08/5/11 1210 Hill of Cat, David (27) and Jane (65)
29/4/11 1317 Grumack Hill, Jane (64)
29/4/11 1359 Hill of Clais nan Earb, Jane (63)
29/4/11 1176 Garbet Hill, Jane (62)
14/4/11 251 Dunkery Beacon, Jane (61)
8/4/11 1464 Craig of Bunzeach, Jane (60) and Tommy (20)
7/2/11 Cerro Cinchao, Patagonia, Dave (36) + Kathy (4)
10/2/11 Morro Rojo, Patagonia, Dave (37) + Kathy (5)
16/2/11 Chacabuco, Patagonia, Dave (38) + Kathy (6)
1/3/11 1467 Meluncart Jane (59)
28/2/11 684 Meall Alvie Jane (58) and Tommy (19)
15/02/11 397 Bennachie Jane (57)
02/02/11 542 The Buck Jane(56) and Tommy (18)
20/1/11 1152 Crannich Gary (21)
27/12/10 la Montagnola (1571m), Tuscany, Italy Sarah (38) and Jon
24/12/10 Monte Cetona (1148m), Tuscany, Italy Sarah (37), Jon and Ewan (10)
21/12/10 289 Morven Sarah (36) Gary (20) + a heap of other folk
21/12/10 765 Glas Maol Jane (55)
11/12/10 778 Monagowan Gary (19)
18/11/10 778 Monagowan Sarah (35)
20/11/10 Mt Kitchener (NZ) Pete (41) Sara
10/11/10 Mt Alfred (NZ) Pete (40) Sara
12/11/10 1080 Craig Leek, 680 Meall Alvie Sarah (34)
05/11/10 402 Culardoch Sarah (32) and Jon
30/10/10 397 Bennachie Tommy (17)
30/10/10 1438 Creagan Gorm ,226 Meall a Bhuachaille Jane (54) David (26)
25/10/10 1080 Craig Leek Jane (52) ,Tommy (16)
23/10/10 1284 Clashenteple, 740 Ladylea Sarah (31)
22/10/10 600 Coyles of Muick, Sarah (29)
16/10/10 1302 Cairn of Claise, Sarah (28)
16/10/10 63 Lochnagar Jane (51) David (24) Tommy (15)
14/10/10 clashenteple, ladylea hill Pete (39)
13/10/10 1252 The Cairnwell, 439 Carn a Gheoidh, 1276 Carn Aosda. Jane (50) Tommy (14).
10/10/10 oxen craig pete (37)
2/10/10 1217 Hill of Cat Dave (35) + Gary(18)
30/9/10 1079 Cnoc Thulagain Jane (47) Tommy (11)
30/9/10 762 Carn Daimh.Jane (46) Tommy(10)
21/9/10 Creag Bhalg. Jane (45) Tommy (9)
18/9/10 morven pete (36)
16/9/10 Mont du Lac des Cygnes, Mont de l'Ours (Quebec), Sarah (27)
13/9/10 Mont Sainte Anne (Quebec), Sarah (25)
13/9/10 743 Ladylea Hill , 1288 Clashenteple Hill , 1381 Green Hill Jane (44)
12/9/10 1450 Meall Gorm Jane (41) David (23)
10/9/10 829 Ben Newe Jane (40) Tommy (8)
9/9/10 504 Lord Arthur's Hill Jane (39)
7/9/10 708 Coiliochbhar Jane (38)
1/9/10 Carrauntoohil Jane (37) David (22) Tommy (7)
23/8/10 Braid Cairn Jane (36)
13/8/10 Peak 1247, SE of Norddalen Jane (35) David (21)
12/8/10 Urdanipa Jane (34) David (20)
11/8/10 Tinda-farangen Jane (33) David (19)
10/8/10 Hundeggi Jane (32) David (18)
21/8/10 pete (35) 564 tap o' noth,708 Coiliochbhar Hill
15/8/10 pete (33) 259 west lomond
11/8/10 Gazon de Faing (Vosges), Sarah (24), Jon and Ewan (9)
10/8/10 Peaks near La Bresse (Vosges) le Moutier des Fees, Pierre des Quatre Communes, Sarah (23), Jon and Ewan (8)
9/8/10 Peaks on the route de la Crete (Vosges) le Grand Ballon, le Storkenkopf (S only), le Lauchenkopf, Rothenbachkopf, le Rainkopf, Sarah (21), Jon and Ewan (6)
8/8/10 High point above Lac de Lispach (Vosges) Sarah (16) and Jon
8/8/10 794 Carn Bhac Dave H (34)+ Gary (17)
7/8/10 458 Mount Battock Dave H (33)
8/8/10 765 Glas Maol, 1302 Cairn of Claise, 1276 Carn Aosda, 439 Carn a'Gheoidh, 1252 The Cairnwell, Pete (32)
6/8/10 High point above Laviron (French Jura) Sarah (15), Jon and Ewan (2)
2/8/10 1468 Peter Hill, pete (27)
31/7/10 1145 Kings Seat Hill Jane (31) and David (17)
31/7/10 mt keen & broad cairn, pete (26)
29/7/10 Ballon d'Alsace Sarah (14), Jon and Ewan (1)
28/7/10 62 Lochnagar, pete (24)
27/7/10 708 Coiliochbhar Hill, Dave H (32)
26/7/10 1098 Creag nam Brataichean, 1436 Cnoc an Daimh, Dave H (31)
24/7/10 1080 Craig Leek Dave (29) + Kathy (3)
9/7/10 1133 Sgor an h-Iolaire Dave H (28) + Gary (16)
16/07/10 1210 Hill of Cat, Sarah (13)
10/07/10 1224 Creag Choinnich Gary (15) Pete (23)
10/07/10 1120 Sgor an h-Iolaire, 1450 Meall Gorm, Sarah (12)
08/07/10 197 Ben Hiant, Sarah (10) and Jon
08/07/10 1507 Carn nan Sgliat .Jane (30) and Tommy (6)
07/07/10 404 Mount Keen Jane (29)
05/07/10 600 Coyles of Muick,Dave H (27) + Kathy (2)
02/07/10 339 Carn Mor Sarah (9) and Jon
30/6/10 942 Creag Bhalg Pete (22)
27/6/10 200 Blencathra Dave H (26)
26/6/10 600 Coyles of Muick, Jane (28) and David (16)
24/6/10 778 Mona Gowan, 958 Carn Ealasaid, Jane (27)
14/6/10 858 Cir Mhor,14 Goat Fell, David (15) and Jane (25)
10/6/10 973 Morrone, Jane (23) and Tommy (5)
25/06/10 Sarah (8) 401 MountKeen, 1272 Braid Cairn
13/6/10 Pete (21) Kerloch
12/6/10 1314 Carn Meadhonach, 1069 Carn na Farraidh, 870 Geal Charn, 1182 Baddoch Cairngorms, Dave H (25), Gary (14), Pete (20)
10/6/10 Pete (16) Coyles of Muick
06/6/10 Pete (15) Sara (5) Sgor an h-Iolaire
05/06/10 403 Geallaig Hill, Sarah (6)
29/5/10 824 Kerloch, Jane (22) and David (13)
26/5/10 1152 Crannach Hill, Jane (21)
13/5/10 403 Hill of Geallaig, Jane (20)
8/5/10 26 Ben Lomond,Jane (19) and David (12)
29/5/10 Pete (14) Meall an t-slugain, Creag nan leachda and Creag loisgte
27/5/10 Pete (11) Creag Leek
26/5/10 Pete (10) Crannach
22/5/10 Pete (9) Slioch
21/5/10 829 Ben Newe Sarah (5)
8/5/10 Pete (8) ben lomond
24/4/10 Pete (7)Sara(4) Beinn Ghraig, Beinn Fhada, A'Chioch, Ben More
17/4/10 Pete(3) Mt Shade
7/5/10 824 Kerloch, Sarah (4) and Jon (2)
2/5/10 1133 Sgor an h-lolaire, Jane (18) and David O (11)
30/4/10 1143 Carn a' Bhacain Jane (17) and Tommy(4)
27/4/10 289 Morven Jane (16)
27/4/10 1224 Creag Choinnich Jane(15) and Tommy(3)
1/5/10 841 Creag nan Gabhar,1346 Meall an t-Slugain,1414 Creag Loisgte,1339 Creag nan Leachd, Dave H (21), Gary (10)
26/4/10 564 Tap o' North, Jane (14), Tommy (2)
25/4/10 407 Hill of Wirren, Jane (13) Dave O (10)
25/04/10 403 Hill of Geallaig, Gary (6)
23/4/10 Simancon, Dave (17), Kathy(1), Derek and Evelyn (2)
23/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Sarah (3)
18/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Jane O (12)
17/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Gary (5)
15/04/10 1316 Carnferg, Jane O (11)
11/4/10 289 Morven Dave H (16)
10/4/10 403 Geallaig Hill Dave H (15)
4/4/10 296 The Calf, Dave H (14)
2/4/10 485 Moel Famau, 985 Foel Fenlli, Dave H (13)
29/3/10 1464 Craig of Bunzeach, Dave H (11)
28/03/2010 1268 Mount Shade, Jane O. (10)
23/3/10 829 Ben Newe, Dave H (10)
20/03/2010, 1491 Chapelgill Hill (race), Robbie Simpson(1), Owen & Ursula Bass(1), Alan & Tilly Smith(1), Peter Henry(2), Dave and Jane Oliver(9)
13/03/2010, 599 Shining Tor, Jane and Dave O (8)
12/03/2010, 1211 Bleaklow Head, Jane and Dave O (7)
11/03/2010, 173 Kinder Scout, 1549 Black Edge, Jane and Dave O (6)
10/03/2010, 1301 The Roaches, 1197 Shutlingsloe, Jane and Dave O (4)
09/03/2010, 912, Black Hill, Jane and Dave O (2)
20/3/10 1381 Green Hill, 743 Ladylea Hill, 1288 Clashenteple, Dave H (9)
15/03/10 1143 Carn a' Bhacain. Dave H (6)
13/03/10 504 Lord Arthur's Hill Dave H (6)
07/03/10 541 Pressendye Gary (4) and Dave H (5)
06/03/10 402 Culardoch and 691 Carn Liath, Dave H (4)
13/02/10 1268 Mount Shade, Gary 3
13/02/2010 541 Pressendye, Jane and Dave (1)
13/02/2010 708 Coiliochbhar Hill, D&E (1)
11/02/10 1316 Carnferg, Gary 2 Peter 1
07/02/10 - Kiruttoppen, Dan 1
07/02/10 824 Kerloch, Gary 1
16/1/10 1152 Crannach Hill, Sarah, 1
16/1/10 778 Mona Gowan, Dave, 1
21/1/10 1316 Carnferg, Dave 2
22/1/10 1316 Carnferg, Sarah 2, Jon 1
Congratulations Jane - first to 100
10/11/12 222 Tinto Hills Jane (100)
13/10/12 1212 Carnethy Hill,806 Black Hill, 405 Scald Hill, Jane (99) David (57)
21/08/12 458 Mount Battock Jane(96) Tommy (30)
28/07/12 152 Ben Rinnes Jane(95)
14/07/12 175 Glamaig, Red Cuillin Jane (94) David (54)
24/06/12 79 Ben Vorlich,242 Ben Vane,48 Beinn Ime,452 Beinn Narnain. Jane(93) David (53)
16/06/12 735 Well Hill, Durisdeer Jane (89) David (49)
26/05/12 289 Morven David (48)
25/05/12 444 Brown Cow Hill Jane (88)
21/05/12 618 Carn a Mhaim Jane (87)
12/05/12 402 Culardoch Jane (86) David (47)
05/05/12 549 Stuc a Chroin Jane (85) David (46)
05/05/12 947 Beinn Each Jane (84) David (45)
07/04/12 1268 Mount Shade David (44)
17/03/12 Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo (Madeira) Jane (83) David (43) and Tommy (29)
05/03/12 1314 Carn Meadonach Jane (81) and Tommy (27)
22/02/12 267 Mt Blair Jane (80) and Tommy (26)
31/01/12 561 Tap o Noth David (41)
26/01/12 567 Meikle Conval Jane (79) and Tommy (25)
27/12/11 1374 Green Hill Sarah (50!!!!!)
16/12/11 1222 Creag Choinnich, 1506 Carn nan Sgliat Sarah (49) and Jon
18/11/11 1386 Geal Charn Sarah (47) and Jon
30/11/11 738 Monamenach Jane (78) and Tommy (24)
27/11/11 691 Carn Liath Jane (77) and David (40)
26/11/11 1224 Creag Choinnich David (39)
23/11/11 713 Ben Gulabin Jane (76) and Tommy (23)
15/10/11 168 Meall nan Tarmachan Jane (75) and David (38)
9/10/11 397 Oxen Craig David (37)
1/10/11 129 Ben Venue Jane (74) and David (36)
3/9/11 1 Ben Nevis. Jane (73) and David (35)
14/8/11 1032 Cairn of Claise. Jane (72) and David (34)
13/8/11 1114 Driesh, 1406 Mayar. Jane (71) and David (33)
30/ 7/11 899 Little Conval Jane (69)
30/7/11 567 Meikle Conval , 152 Ben Rinnes, David (31)
21/7/11 795 Conachcraig, Jane (68) and Tommy (22)
16/7/11 1316 Carnferg, David (29)
20/10/11 Monte Castel Guideo, Italy, Sarah(46)
16/10/11 Monte Civitella, Italy, Sarah(45)
14/10/11 Monte Rufeno, Italy, Sarah(44) and Jon
12/10/11 Monte Amiata, Italy, Sarah(43) Jon and Ewan(15)
14/7/11 134 Ben Stack Sarah(42) Jon and Ewan(14)
13/7/11 Quinag Sarah(41) and Jon
11/07/11 223 Stac Pollaidh Sarah(40) Jon and Ewan(13)
29/4/11 Morven Sarah Jon and Ewan(12)
23/4/11 561 Tap o'Noth Sarah(39) Jon and Ewan(11)
10/06/11 841 Creag nan Gabhar Jane(67) and Tommy(21)
22/05/11 81 Slioch, Jane (66), David (28), Dave(39),
08/5/11 1210 Hill of Cat, David (27) and Jane (65)
29/4/11 1317 Grumack Hill, Jane (64)
29/4/11 1359 Hill of Clais nan Earb, Jane (63)
29/4/11 1176 Garbet Hill, Jane (62)
14/4/11 251 Dunkery Beacon, Jane (61)
8/4/11 1464 Craig of Bunzeach, Jane (60) and Tommy (20)
7/2/11 Cerro Cinchao, Patagonia, Dave (36) + Kathy (4)
10/2/11 Morro Rojo, Patagonia, Dave (37) + Kathy (5)
16/2/11 Chacabuco, Patagonia, Dave (38) + Kathy (6)
1/3/11 1467 Meluncart Jane (59)
28/2/11 684 Meall Alvie Jane (58) and Tommy (19)
15/02/11 397 Bennachie Jane (57)
02/02/11 542 The Buck Jane(56) and Tommy (18)
20/1/11 1152 Crannich Gary (21)
27/12/10 la Montagnola (1571m), Tuscany, Italy Sarah (38) and Jon
24/12/10 Monte Cetona (1148m), Tuscany, Italy Sarah (37), Jon and Ewan (10)
21/12/10 289 Morven Sarah (36) Gary (20) + a heap of other folk
21/12/10 765 Glas Maol Jane (55)
11/12/10 778 Monagowan Gary (19)
18/11/10 778 Monagowan Sarah (35)
20/11/10 Mt Kitchener (NZ) Pete (41) Sara
10/11/10 Mt Alfred (NZ) Pete (40) Sara
12/11/10 1080 Craig Leek, 680 Meall Alvie Sarah (34)
05/11/10 402 Culardoch Sarah (32) and Jon
30/10/10 397 Bennachie Tommy (17)
30/10/10 1438 Creagan Gorm ,226 Meall a Bhuachaille Jane (54) David (26)
25/10/10 1080 Craig Leek Jane (52) ,Tommy (16)
23/10/10 1284 Clashenteple, 740 Ladylea Sarah (31)
22/10/10 600 Coyles of Muick, Sarah (29)
16/10/10 1302 Cairn of Claise, Sarah (28)
16/10/10 63 Lochnagar Jane (51) David (24) Tommy (15)
14/10/10 clashenteple, ladylea hill Pete (39)
13/10/10 1252 The Cairnwell, 439 Carn a Gheoidh, 1276 Carn Aosda. Jane (50) Tommy (14).
10/10/10 oxen craig pete (37)
2/10/10 1217 Hill of Cat Dave (35) + Gary(18)
30/9/10 1079 Cnoc Thulagain Jane (47) Tommy (11)
30/9/10 762 Carn Daimh.Jane (46) Tommy(10)
21/9/10 Creag Bhalg. Jane (45) Tommy (9)
18/9/10 morven pete (36)
16/9/10 Mont du Lac des Cygnes, Mont de l'Ours (Quebec), Sarah (27)
13/9/10 Mont Sainte Anne (Quebec), Sarah (25)
13/9/10 743 Ladylea Hill , 1288 Clashenteple Hill , 1381 Green Hill Jane (44)
12/9/10 1450 Meall Gorm Jane (41) David (23)
10/9/10 829 Ben Newe Jane (40) Tommy (8)
9/9/10 504 Lord Arthur's Hill Jane (39)
7/9/10 708 Coiliochbhar Jane (38)
1/9/10 Carrauntoohil Jane (37) David (22) Tommy (7)
23/8/10 Braid Cairn Jane (36)
13/8/10 Peak 1247, SE of Norddalen Jane (35) David (21)
12/8/10 Urdanipa Jane (34) David (20)
11/8/10 Tinda-farangen Jane (33) David (19)
10/8/10 Hundeggi Jane (32) David (18)
21/8/10 pete (35) 564 tap o' noth,708 Coiliochbhar Hill
15/8/10 pete (33) 259 west lomond
11/8/10 Gazon de Faing (Vosges), Sarah (24), Jon and Ewan (9)
10/8/10 Peaks near La Bresse (Vosges) le Moutier des Fees, Pierre des Quatre Communes, Sarah (23), Jon and Ewan (8)
9/8/10 Peaks on the route de la Crete (Vosges) le Grand Ballon, le Storkenkopf (S only), le Lauchenkopf, Rothenbachkopf, le Rainkopf, Sarah (21), Jon and Ewan (6)
8/8/10 High point above Lac de Lispach (Vosges) Sarah (16) and Jon
8/8/10 794 Carn Bhac Dave H (34)+ Gary (17)
7/8/10 458 Mount Battock Dave H (33)
8/8/10 765 Glas Maol, 1302 Cairn of Claise, 1276 Carn Aosda, 439 Carn a'Gheoidh, 1252 The Cairnwell, Pete (32)
6/8/10 High point above Laviron (French Jura) Sarah (15), Jon and Ewan (2)
2/8/10 1468 Peter Hill, pete (27)
31/7/10 1145 Kings Seat Hill Jane (31) and David (17)
31/7/10 mt keen & broad cairn, pete (26)
29/7/10 Ballon d'Alsace Sarah (14), Jon and Ewan (1)
28/7/10 62 Lochnagar, pete (24)
27/7/10 708 Coiliochbhar Hill, Dave H (32)
26/7/10 1098 Creag nam Brataichean, 1436 Cnoc an Daimh, Dave H (31)
24/7/10 1080 Craig Leek Dave (29) + Kathy (3)
9/7/10 1133 Sgor an h-Iolaire Dave H (28) + Gary (16)
16/07/10 1210 Hill of Cat, Sarah (13)
10/07/10 1224 Creag Choinnich Gary (15) Pete (23)
10/07/10 1120 Sgor an h-Iolaire, 1450 Meall Gorm, Sarah (12)
08/07/10 197 Ben Hiant, Sarah (10) and Jon
08/07/10 1507 Carn nan Sgliat .Jane (30) and Tommy (6)
07/07/10 404 Mount Keen Jane (29)
05/07/10 600 Coyles of Muick,Dave H (27) + Kathy (2)
02/07/10 339 Carn Mor Sarah (9) and Jon
30/6/10 942 Creag Bhalg Pete (22)
27/6/10 200 Blencathra Dave H (26)
26/6/10 600 Coyles of Muick, Jane (28) and David (16)
24/6/10 778 Mona Gowan, 958 Carn Ealasaid, Jane (27)
14/6/10 858 Cir Mhor,14 Goat Fell, David (15) and Jane (25)
10/6/10 973 Morrone, Jane (23) and Tommy (5)
25/06/10 Sarah (8) 401 MountKeen, 1272 Braid Cairn
13/6/10 Pete (21) Kerloch
12/6/10 1314 Carn Meadhonach, 1069 Carn na Farraidh, 870 Geal Charn, 1182 Baddoch Cairngorms, Dave H (25), Gary (14), Pete (20)
10/6/10 Pete (16) Coyles of Muick
06/6/10 Pete (15) Sara (5) Sgor an h-Iolaire
05/06/10 403 Geallaig Hill, Sarah (6)
29/5/10 824 Kerloch, Jane (22) and David (13)
26/5/10 1152 Crannach Hill, Jane (21)
13/5/10 403 Hill of Geallaig, Jane (20)
8/5/10 26 Ben Lomond,Jane (19) and David (12)
29/5/10 Pete (14) Meall an t-slugain, Creag nan leachda and Creag loisgte
27/5/10 Pete (11) Creag Leek
26/5/10 Pete (10) Crannach
22/5/10 Pete (9) Slioch
21/5/10 829 Ben Newe Sarah (5)
8/5/10 Pete (8) ben lomond
24/4/10 Pete (7)Sara(4) Beinn Ghraig, Beinn Fhada, A'Chioch, Ben More
17/4/10 Pete(3) Mt Shade
7/5/10 824 Kerloch, Sarah (4) and Jon (2)
2/5/10 1133 Sgor an h-lolaire, Jane (18) and David O (11)
30/4/10 1143 Carn a' Bhacain Jane (17) and Tommy(4)
27/4/10 289 Morven Jane (16)
27/4/10 1224 Creag Choinnich Jane(15) and Tommy(3)
1/5/10 841 Creag nan Gabhar,1346 Meall an t-Slugain,1414 Creag Loisgte,1339 Creag nan Leachd, Dave H (21), Gary (10)
26/4/10 564 Tap o' North, Jane (14), Tommy (2)
25/4/10 407 Hill of Wirren, Jane (13) Dave O (10)
25/04/10 403 Hill of Geallaig, Gary (6)
23/4/10 Simancon, Dave (17), Kathy(1), Derek and Evelyn (2)
23/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Sarah (3)
18/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Jane O (12)
17/04/10 1468 Peter Hill, Gary (5)
15/04/10 1316 Carnferg, Jane O (11)
11/4/10 289 Morven Dave H (16)
10/4/10 403 Geallaig Hill Dave H (15)
4/4/10 296 The Calf, Dave H (14)
2/4/10 485 Moel Famau, 985 Foel Fenlli, Dave H (13)
29/3/10 1464 Craig of Bunzeach, Dave H (11)
28/03/2010 1268 Mount Shade, Jane O. (10)
23/3/10 829 Ben Newe, Dave H (10)
20/03/2010, 1491 Chapelgill Hill (race), Robbie Simpson(1), Owen & Ursula Bass(1), Alan & Tilly Smith(1), Peter Henry(2), Dave and Jane Oliver(9)
13/03/2010, 599 Shining Tor, Jane and Dave O (8)
12/03/2010, 1211 Bleaklow Head, Jane and Dave O (7)
11/03/2010, 173 Kinder Scout, 1549 Black Edge, Jane and Dave O (6)
10/03/2010, 1301 The Roaches, 1197 Shutlingsloe, Jane and Dave O (4)
09/03/2010, 912, Black Hill, Jane and Dave O (2)
20/3/10 1381 Green Hill, 743 Ladylea Hill, 1288 Clashenteple, Dave H (9)
15/03/10 1143 Carn a' Bhacain. Dave H (6)
13/03/10 504 Lord Arthur's Hill Dave H (6)
07/03/10 541 Pressendye Gary (4) and Dave H (5)
06/03/10 402 Culardoch and 691 Carn Liath, Dave H (4)
13/02/10 1268 Mount Shade, Gary 3
13/02/2010 541 Pressendye, Jane and Dave (1)
13/02/2010 708 Coiliochbhar Hill, D&E (1)
11/02/10 1316 Carnferg, Gary 2 Peter 1
07/02/10 - Kiruttoppen, Dan 1
07/02/10 824 Kerloch, Gary 1
16/1/10 1152 Crannach Hill, Sarah, 1
16/1/10 778 Mona Gowan, Dave, 1
21/1/10 1316 Carnferg, Dave 2
22/1/10 1316 Carnferg, Sarah 2, Jon 1
1111 Driesh and 1406 Mayar
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899 Little Conval
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30/7/11 Jane. Ran to Little Conval from Dufftown and watched the Ben Rinnes Hill Race from the top of the hill . The hill race misses out Little Conval, but includes Meikle Conval and Ben Rinnes. Photo of Little Conval.
1210 Hill of Cat
8/5/2011 Jane and David Parked at Glentanar top carpark in pouring rain, with the promise of better weather to come. Ran via the two bridges (the rivers were very swollen) to the top of the hill on the Tuesday night 7 mile loop. Then turned right up the Firmounth Road and continued to the high point. Then followed an old fence line to the Hill of Cat. The track was running with water all the way. Mist/cloud reduced visability to little more than 70m. Trig point on top was a welcome sight. Very disappointed that Dave and Gary's digger was no longer present for us to shelter in.
Returned the same way.
Returned the same way.
841 Creg nan Gabhar
81 Slioch
21/5/2011 Jane and David O, Alan and Tilly, Owen and Ursula, Dave H and Peter H. Ran Slioch as part of SHR Series. Race report at the following link: http://www.shr.uk.com/NewsItems.aspx?NewsItemID=983
1317 Grumack Hill
1359 Hill of Clais nan Earb
1176 Garbet Hill
251 Dunkery Beacon
14/04/2011 Jane Parked next to the minor road and ran South West up the Macmillan Way West (National Trail/ Long Distance Route) to the top of Dunkery Beacon. Panoramic views of Exmoor and the Somerset coast. This is the only Prominent peak on Exmoor.
1464 Craig of Bunzeach
08/04/11 Jane and Tommy We had a really pleasant walk to the top of Craig of Bunzeach, good paths all the way!!
We parked near a cottage called Roadside on the minor road heading South from Strathdon.We walked South along the road a short distance , then turned left on a track sign posted to Belnagauld.At Belnagauld we climbed the gate, went round the farm buildings and saw two very old cars. We climbed the gate on the left of the cars and followed the track up the hill beside the woodland. At the corner of the wood, (GR362102) the main track swings very invitingly to the South, do not be tempted. We followed a much less distinct track through the heather heading SE. We followed this track until it reached a wood , near a pond and turned South , following the fence line to the top . We went through the fence and arrived at the top of Craig of Bunzeach.
397 Bennachie
15/02/2011 Jane and Tommy Parked at Back of Bennachie car-park. Followed a very well made path to the top of Oxen Craig. Thick fog on top , snowy and icy.
1467 Meluncart
1/3/2011 Jane Parked at Cairn o' Mount . Set off across the peat hags with Tommy . About half way Tommy landed in a bog , so decided to abandon the walk and returned to the car. I continued to the top and saw a large herd of red deer on the way. I don't recomend this route and I'm sure Tommy wouldn't either. From the top I headed directly to the road , not perfect ,but not as far to go. I crossed a footbridge over the Stag burn and then followed a track up to the road. I think this is a better route.
684 Meall Alvie
542 The Buck
Unnamed hill in Valle Chacabuco, Patagonia
16/3/11 Dave and Kathy
There are lots of unnamed (and unclimbed) hills in Patagonia. This is a small one surrounded by bigger hills, in a valley that is owned by a rich American, who is building the infrastructure for a new national park. When it's finished it will be handed over to the state. It is full of wildlife - thousands of guanaco (the camelids in the picture) and various birds. If you look carefully you might see flamingos on the lake in the background.
Morro Rojo, Patagonia
9/3/11 Dave and Kathy
This hill may be quite a lot smaller than the mountains in the background, so maybe it isn't prominent in the usual sense, but it is nevertheless over 500m (1577m in fact) and has a drop well over 100m, so it counts. It also has a most spectacular view. Took us three days walking to get here, carrying big packs, in blazing sunshine. The big hill in the background is Cerro Castillo (2580m) which is a bit too hard to climb for mere runners.
Cerro Cinchao, Patagonia
7/2/11 Dave and Kathy
Walked up here on our first day in Patagonia as a warm up for a trek starting the next day. There are no decent maps but the hill is in a national park so there was a well marked path. Lovely walk through some very old Southern Beech forest, then great views to the real mountains from the summit (1336m). Saw lots of flowers and birds we didn't recognize.
765 Glas Maol
21/12/10 Jane Parked at Glenshee. Took the Sunnyside Poma 2, Beag Poma, Caenlochan Poma and Glas Maol Poma , then walked to Glas Maol summit with down hill ski kit. Took about 15 minutes. Fantastic views from the top. Clear blue sky , crisp, white snow all round , peaceful and completely silent.
Mt Kitchener (NZ)
From Queenstown we drove up north to Mt Cook village where we spent the night before heading up to a mountain hut above the snow line. Great views over to Mt Cook and Mt Sefton. The next day we roped up and headed for Mt Oliver. This was the first mountain that Sir E. Hillary climbed (apparently) before heading back to the hut for tea. We then set out again for Mt Kitchener, though after a while the going became tough with some steep traverses and sara and her mum headed back to the hut to practice self arrest, etc. Her father and i headed on and climbed a steep, exhausting gully to the small summit ridge and pointed top. After decsending back into the gully Stuart challenged me to a bum slide race down to the bottom of the hill... he thrashed me. I could not understand how he was sooo much faster than me, but he reminded me that i had left my harness on and that he was always going to win that one! from there it was a long trudge back through the softening snow to the hut. Saw a Kia (a big green bird that rips things to bits) and a huge spider that i did not expect to see in such a place. Had hoped to climb Mt Sealy, however the weather closed in and we decsended to the valley. Put lots of sunscreen on, however i think i sweated it out too soon and got a little sunburn. 4 days later my face is still peeling off!!!
Mt Alfred
10/11/10 Pete and Sara
Arrived in queenstown and wanted to stretch our legs so heade down to glen orchy and climbed Mt alfred, a small hill (1375m) surrounded by big ones. We set off up a zigzag path though the beech forest which was lovely, the path gradually straighened before leaving the forest and accending very steep ground to the summit ridge. great views from the top (photos to come when we get back). decsent was tricky due to snow grass (very slippy) untill the trees then good fun. I was with sara and her folks so walked down though it would have made a wonderfull run. I think it was around 3-31/2 hrs altogether.
Arrived in queenstown and wanted to stretch our legs so heade down to glen orchy and climbed Mt alfred, a small hill (1375m) surrounded by big ones. We set off up a zigzag path though the beech forest which was lovely, the path gradually straighened before leaving the forest and accending very steep ground to the summit ridge. great views from the top (photos to come when we get back). decsent was tricky due to snow grass (very slippy) untill the trees then good fun. I was with sara and her folks so walked down though it would have made a wonderfull run. I think it was around 3-31/2 hrs altogether.
1080 Craig Leek
25/10/10 Jane and Tommy. Parked at the Keiloch car park . Walked along the tarmac drive above Invercauld House , then turned N along a track until the low point between Meall Gorm and Craig Leek .Turned South and walked along side a wall to near the top, then turned East to the top. Beautiful views of snow on the mountains. Returned off track in a South Westerly direction until we joined a track going South East followed this till it turned East then we cut through the trees to the car park.
680 Meall Alvie
12/11/10 Sarah
Continued on from Craig Leek. Straight up and down from the saw mill end. Spotted one of the controls for the Grampian Mountain Challenge, but not much else. Seemed to take an age to get up to the top, but back down in 5 mins.
1438 Creagan Gorm
30/10 /10 Jane and David Ran this prominent peak as part of the Meall a Bhuachaille hill race. Very steep climb to the top. Rain and strong wind. Official race write up here. http://www.shr.uk.com/NewsItems.aspx?NewsItemID=902 .
226 Meall a Bhuachaille
30/10/10 Jane and David Ascended as part of Meall a Bhuachaille hill race , Very strong wind and rain all the way to the top. Great views of Loch Morlich when I dared to look on the way down. Official race write up here. http://www.shr.uk.com/NewsItems.aspx?NewsItemID=902 .
1302 Cairn of Claise
Started from Auchallater and headed up Jock's road onto the plateau. From there I went over Tolmount then on to Cairn of Claise and Carn an Tuirc before returning by the track back to the foot of Loch Callater. The much promised sun never really materialised, but at least it stayed dry. The glen was echoing to the sound of braying stags in rut. Higher up the mountain hair and ptarmigan were plentiful. I regretted not taking a bike to cycle up to Loch Callater, as the last half hour down the track was slow and painful. It was a longer run than I anticipated - 4 hour in total, although I wasn't moving very quickly.
63 Lochnagar
16/10/10 David ,Jane ,Tommy and Daniel. Parked at Loch Muick car park and walked up the tourist route up to the top of Lochnagar . Stopped with a magnificent view of the col for lunch. Fantastic panoramic views from the top. Descended via Falls of Glasallt and shores of Loch Muick.
1276 Carn Aosda
439 Carn a Gheoidh
13/10/10 Jane and Tommy From The Cairnwell descended NNW past the top chairlift and continued on a broad ridge with snow fences. Just before the Cairnwell-Aosda col turned W and dropped to another col, the lowest point between The Cairnwell and Carn a Gheoidh. Continued SW past Carn nan Sac and W over a small plateau to Carn a Gheoidh.
1252 The Cairnwell
13/10/10 Jane and Tommy. Parked outside the cafe. Walked up the ski tow tracks to the top of the Cairnwell. Had good views all round before the whole area was shrouded in mist. Continued to Carn a Gheoidh saw five ptarmigan on the way.
Carrauntoohil, 1040 metres, Ireland.
1/9/10 Jane, David and Tommy. Parked at Cronin'sYard Climbing Centre. Followed the River Gaddagh valley path which was a gradual climb to Hags Teeth and Hags Glen. The route then followed a steep gully up with loose rocks and a stream flowing through . We emerged onto the col and then had a steady climb to the top. Very impressive views of County Kerry and beyond. Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. 6hrs round trip including stops and lunch. Visited nice small cafe back at Cronins yard.
Mont du lac des Cygnes / Mont de l'Ours, Quebec 980m
16/09/10 Sarah
First day of my "pay back time" tour and I headed for the Parc des Grands Jardins about 1.5 hours NE from Quebec. It was early afternoon by the time I set off and the park warden was a little concerned about me attempting the full circular route over these two peaks. She also warned me about the bears that had been seen the day before near the summit. So I was slightly nervous as I headed up the hill, but reaching my first target of a lake in my planned 45' I began to relax a bit. From there I soon found myself emerging onto the most amazing plateau - an ecologist's dream - and a very beautiful sight even to the ignorant. A fantastic mix of lichen, small shrubby vegetation and trees on an open rocky landscape in fall colours - very special. It was an easy run from there to the first (aptly named) top of Mont de l'Ours, but I took my time taking photos and keeping a wary eye open. There was a sharp descent to the col before the second peak, then a climb up a long wooden set of stairs before joining the "tourist route" to the top of Mont du Lac des Cygnes. The return back down took no time at all, giving a round trip of under 2 hours. More photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32677799@N02/sets/72157624892257091/
First day of my "pay back time" tour and I headed for the Parc des Grands Jardins about 1.5 hours NE from Quebec. It was early afternoon by the time I set off and the park warden was a little concerned about me attempting the full circular route over these two peaks. She also warned me about the bears that had been seen the day before near the summit. So I was slightly nervous as I headed up the hill, but reaching my first target of a lake in my planned 45' I began to relax a bit. From there I soon found myself emerging onto the most amazing plateau - an ecologist's dream - and a very beautiful sight even to the ignorant. A fantastic mix of lichen, small shrubby vegetation and trees on an open rocky landscape in fall colours - very special. It was an easy run from there to the first (aptly named) top of Mont de l'Ours, but I took my time taking photos and keeping a wary eye open. There was a sharp descent to the col before the second peak, then a climb up a long wooden set of stairs before joining the "tourist route" to the top of Mont du Lac des Cygnes. The return back down took no time at all, giving a round trip of under 2 hours. More photos at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/32677799@N02/sets/72157624892257091/
Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec 890m
13/09/10 Sarah
Was attending a conference at the ski resort at the foot of this mountain, about 30mins E of Quebec city. Took a ride to the top in the gondola to attend a social on the first evening, but figured that didn't really count for bagging a point. The next day was very wet, but by 4pm had cleared up a little so I decided a leg stretch would be good. After a few minutes I found myself running up a path on a "green" ski slope, and after 10 or so, it occurred to me that I could just follow it all the way up. It was a nice incline and I felt good, so I did just that (44' and 600m climb). There was zero visibility at the top, but at least I'd seen the view to the St Lawrence River etc. the night before (when the photo was taken). Came back down the direct route underneath the gondola which was a lot quicker, but unfortunately wrote my quads off for the next few days.
Peak 1247 (SE of Norddalen), 1247m, Stolsheimen, Norge.
Dave and Jane, 13th August 2010. In common with hundreds if not thousands of other peaks in Norway "Peak 1247" has no name on the maps. If mentioned at all in the guide books these peaks are usually referred to by their height - in this case 1247m. Peak 1247 is located 6 days walk north of Voss, between the Solrenningen and Nordallen hyttes. In fact it is located as the raven flies only 800m to the SE of the Nordallen hytte (where we planned to spend the night). Although this 800m is inpassable on account of 60m to 70m high cliffs between. The weather this day had turned wet and windy so time to rely on the waterproofs. Also some interesting snow features on the route. From the map Peak 1247 required a simple 300m southerly detour from the path. However in common with much of the trip distances on the map bear little relationship to how long they may take to traverse. This detour took 45mins , most of which involved circumnavigating small cliffs and back-tracking from dead ends. A small cairn marked the top and the visibility was reasonable despite the rain. An hour and a half later we were down at the hytte trying to get the fire lit. Continued in thick fog the following day to Ortnevik on the Sognefjord from where we caught a ferry and boat to Bergen. Photos: Peak 1247 (top right), snow cave (bottom left), Norddal hytte (bottom right). 
Urdanipa, 1334m, Stolsheimen, Norge.
Dave and Jane, 12th August 2010. Urdanipa is 5 days walk north of Voss between the Asedalen and Solrenningen Hyttes. A steep climb in a NNE direction from the path was followed by a ridge disected by snow & ice filled gullies- making progress slow. No path. Surprised to find impressive cairn on top. Great views and fabulous weather. Returned the same route. About 2Km round trip back to the path which took us about 2.5 hours walking. Continued north and west along the path to arrive at the Solrenning Hytte fairly late in the evening. Photos: Urdanipa (left) and detail of the view (right).
Tindafarangen, 1197m, Stolsheimen, Norge.
Dave & Jane, 11/Aug/2010. 4 days walk north of Voss, between the Selhamar and Asedalen huts. Steep but simple unmarked 30min ascent in northerly direction from the path. Stake marked cairn on top. Good weather and views. Fairly easily found and rejoined the path about 750m to the Southwest of the cairn. Continued to Asedalen. Photos: Tindafarangen (left) and a view on the way down (right).
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