External links
The links below are provided for information only. They must not be taken as any indication of endorsement by CBMC either of the organisations represented or of the content of the websites. CBMC is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
External web pages can be removed or their contents change without notice.
General hillwalking and mountaineering
Mountaineering Scotland is the voice of Scottish hill walkers and mountaineers. Benefits include a regular magazine, discounts at various shops and other businesses, public liability insurance and access to BMC travel insurance. CBMC members are registered as members of MS.
The British Mountaineering Council represents hill walkers and climbers throughout Britain. One major benefit for members is access to a travel insurance scheme that is tailored for these types of activities. MS members can also access the scheme.
Weather forecasts
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mwis.org.uk - Mountain Weather Information Service .
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sais.gov.uk - Scottish Avalanche Information Service
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metoffice.gov.uk - Met Office
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mountain-forecast.com - Forecasts for specific mountains in Scotland, UK and rest of world.
Webcams
There are loads of webcams dotted around Scotland and the UK, which can be useful in gauging the latest conditions on the hills and elsewhere. They are maintained by a diverse range of organisations and individuals, and so you should always check that what you're looking at is up-to-date.
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nevisrange.co.uk - Nevis Range ski area on Aonach Mor.
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cairngormmountain.co.uk - High-level webcams on Cairngorm.
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visitcairngorms.com - Cairngorms and the Laraig Ghru. Link to other webcams across the Cairngorms.
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braemarscotland.co.uk - Snow gate at Braemar.
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glencoemountain.co.uk - Glencoe ski area on Meall a'Bhuiridh and Buachaille Etive Mor.
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benmorewebcam.co.uk - Ben More, Crianlarich. Also a link to a live weather station at Crianlarich.
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arranweather.com - Goat Fell from Brodick and others, as well as weather and ferry forecasts.
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winterhighland.info - Ski areas: Cairngorm and Aviemore, Glencoe and Nevis range
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stevenfallon.co.uk - Links to webcams across Scotland, as well as weather forecasts and a whole host of useful information and websites.
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trafficscotland.org - Live traffic webcams all over Scotland. Useful to gauge road conditions for travel.
Routes, blogs, etc.
There are many websites offering routes, blogs and reports about Scottish hills, including;
Training courses, guides, etc.
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glenmorelodge.org.uk - Glenmore Lodge offers a wide range of mountaineering training courses.
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skyeguides.co.uk - Specifically on Skye.
Climbing walls
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glasgowclimbingcentre.com - The Glasgow Climbing Centre is based in Ibrox.
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climbzone.co.uk - Located in the entrance area of Intu next to the Braehead shopping centre.
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snowfactor.com - Snow Factor, ice climbing wall, is based at Intu next to the Braehaed shopping centre.
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EICA - The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is based in Ratho, west of Edinburgh.
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theclimbingacademy.com - Two venues in Glasgow: Maryhill for roped climbing and bouldering, Kinning Park for bouldering only.
Retail therapy
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tiso.com - Tiso's operate shops throughout Scotland.
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cotswoldoutdoor.com - Cotswold is a nationwide chain of outdoor shops. Club members are eligible for a 15% discount.
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summits.co.uk - Summits is our local outdoor shop on Moss Street, Paisley.
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nevisport.com - Nevisport is a Scottish-based outdoor chain.
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ellis-brigham.com - Ellis Brigham is a nationwide outdoor shop, with specialist shops according to location.
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gooutdoors.co.uk - Go Outdoors is a UK wide discount outdoor store.
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decathlon.co.uk - Decathlon is a French UK wide outdoor store selling a wide range of clothing and other equipment.
Hostels and other accommodation
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syha.org.uk - The Scottish Youth Hostel Association
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independenthostels.co.uk - Independent Hostels throughout the UK.
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hostel-scotland.co.uk - Scottish Independent Hostels.
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glenmorelodge.org.uk - Glenmore Lodge offers accommodation as well as training courses.
CBMC have stayed at the following hostels:
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Saddle Mountain Hostel - A large modern hostel in Invergarry, with easy access to Ben Nevis, Glen Shiel, Glen Garry, Glen Affric and others.
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Ullapool Youth Hostel - Good for Suilven, Assynt and the Fannaichs and surrounding hills.
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Torridon Youth Hostel - Purpose-built modern hostel, the obvious choice for the Torridon hills.
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Braemar Youth Hostel - Good for the hills near Braemar and Lochnagar.
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Sligachan Bunkhouse - North end of the Cuillin Ridge, known locally as the 'Slig'.
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Skye Basecamp - Broadford, Skye.
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Blackwater Hostel - Situated in Kilochleven, giving good access to the Mamores, Glencoe, the Nevis range and others.
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Clachaig Inn - A hotel in Glencoe at the foot of the Aonach Eagach (a decent pub, too!).
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Knoydart Bunkhouse - In Inverie, easily accessible by boat from Mallaig, ideal for the hills of Knoydart.