Let's Hike Together - Buachaille Etive Mòr

• Distance: ~8 miles (13 km)

• Estimated Time: ~5—6  hours (without stops)

• Meeting Time: 9:00 am at the car park

• Parking: Free of charge (Google Maps Location)

✨ Benefits of Hiking:

• Improves physical health and fitness.

• Boosts mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

• Encourages socialising and building friendships.

• Offers fresh air and connection with nature.

• Provides a safe and enjoyable activity to invite friends to join.

🥪 Light refreshments will be provided.

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Hiking Scottish mountains in September means you're likely to face cool to mild temperatures at the base (10–15°C) and cold, wet, or windy conditions at the summit (2–5°C, possibly lower with wind chill).

🎒 Gear List

● 20–30L daypack with rain cover

● Trekking poles

● Water (at least 1.5L)

● Thermos with hot drinks (not essential but recommended)

● Food/snacks – high-energy snacks (nuts, bars, dried fruit, sandwiches)

● Headtorch – sunset is ~7:30pm and weather can reduce visibility

● Whistle & emergency blanket

● Basic first aid kit – plasters, blister care, painkillers, etc.

● Dry bags / ziplock bags for clothing, electronics

● Small bag for rubbish (Leave No Trace)

🧥 Clothing List (dress in layers)

● 👕 Base layer (top and bottom) – moisture-wicking short or long sleeve (synthetic!)

● 🧥 Mid layer – fleece

● 🧥 Outer layer – fully waterproof and windproof jacket (with hood)

● 👖 Hiking trousers – avoid jeans; choose quick-drying, stretchy trousers

● 🧦 Hiking socks – wool or synthetic, not cotton.

● 🧢 Hat/beanie – sun hat or warm hat depending on weather

● 🧤 Gloves –(preferably waterproof and insulated)

● 👟 Hiking boots – (preferably waterproof and with ankle support)

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