Hill Walking with the Rucksack Club


What is it like to go hill walking with the Rucksack Club?

Read one person's experience in an article from the Student Times

Where does the club go?

The club tends to gravitate towards those mountains tabled by Sir Hugh Munro as being over 3000 feet high. There are usually suitable options for those wanting to do anything from a simple valley walk to climbing seven Munros in a day. Many places also offer rock climbing.

Click on the map to the left to discover the names of the Munros in each area.

Once you become hooked on climbing Munros you will want to check out our Baggers' table !

More details about Munros can be found in the Mountain Database

See below for important imformation about gear and weather.


Important Information

Gear list

First Aid kit

Descent from Ben Nevis

Walking on the hills during the stalking season

The wind-chill factor


Weather and Mountain Conditions

SAIS
Scottish Avalanche Information Service

Weather and Mountain Conditions
Satellite Images
Satellite photos
Other weather links