Hillwalking achievement for Alasdair

On today’s walk in Glen Quaich, Corbenic resident, Alasdair completed his 1000th hillwalking kilometre. As the first in the group to pass this amazing milestone, Alasdair received a well-earned round of applause from his fellow walkers.

The 1000km have included some tough terrain, wild weather and 36747m of ascent – more than 4 times the height of Everest. Well done Alasdair!

Walking records start for Alasdair on 3 July 2024. In just two years, he has attended 89 Wednesday walks to achieve the 1000km. Walking in all seasons, walks have included ten unique Munro ascents. On one occasion Alasdair and the group summited 3 Munros in a day!

Today’s walk, to Meall nam Eanchainn from Glen Quaich, was 17km with 728m of ascent. Although not a Munro, it was tougher than many higher hills. On the hill we met Sam, who works on the estate. He was driving past on his ATV to do some essential repairs. He was very impressed with the speed the group walk.

The gallery features photos from a few of the 89 trips. Well done again Alasdair

Coastal walk at Elie
Lairig Eilde near Glencoe
The day of Three Munros at Glenshee
Lunch on the summit of Meall nam Tarmachan
Leading up the scramble of Meall Corranaich
Beautiful sunshine on Meall Bhuide
Ascending Meall Bhuide
Completing the 1000th kilometre today
Applause on completion of the 1000th kilometre
On Schiehallion
Walking in the Lomond Hills
Coire Fear near Balnasporran
Above Glen Truim
Winter walk to Pheiginn Bothy
A tractor!
Walking on Craigvinean on a very wet day
Crossing Loch Faskally at Pitlochry
Demonstrating novel descent technique from Carn à Gheòidh
Summit of Geal Charn with Ben Alder range in the background
Narrow paths above Polney Crag
Trip to Coire an t'Sneachda in Cairngorms
Snow flurries en route to Glen Banvie
Winter on summit of Birnam Hill
Descending from Glas Maol
Walking to Salachill from Corbenic
Ascending Meall nam Tarmachan

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