Milehouse, Kincraig, Scotland 03/07/2026 - 05/07/2026

Theme:

Summer Mountaineering

Description:

https://www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org/huts/milehouse-cottage/

The Cairngorm Northern Corries Meet is based near Kincraig just south of Aviemore. This cosy hut is conveniently located for explorations of the Northern Corries of Cairngorm including Braeriach and Ben Macdui. There should be plenty of opportunity for climbing and walking at high and low level.

The club was founded in 1908 by three experienced climbers: Jane Inglis Clark, her daughter Mabel, and Lucy Smith. Go Girls!

Miss Smith was the daughter of a president of the Scottish Mountaineering Club and Mrs Inglis Clark's husband William Inglis Clark was secretary.

In its first year, the club had fourteen members. Its equipment included alpine rope which had been fixed to the Cobbler and the Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh where the members trained. To qualify, members had to ascend four peaks of at least 3,000 feet with two snow climbs and two rock climbs. They then went on bold climbs of mountains such as the Beuckle (Buachaille Etive Mòr) and Suilven. To be decent, they would start their climbs in long skirts but, when no men were around, would often discard these to climb in knickerbockers- ooh la la!

Hut Fees (please pay upfront)
£30 for the weekend [two-nights]

Catering
Awaiting details from the meet's organiser.

Sleeping bag and pillow/pillow case needed.

Directions
In the Spey Valley about 1 mile south of Kincraig on the B970. If coming from the south, leave the A9 at Kingussie and follow the signs to Loch Insh Water Sports, then the sign to Insh. Car parking is to the rear of the cottage.

N.B. Away meets have been paid for in advance, therefore, when booking on, there is the requirement to pay hut fees upfront as a deposit. Should you book off at a later date, unless another MMC member takes your place, you will lose your deposit.

Grid Ref:

NH839043

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12 remaining

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