Glen Trool car park at the foot of the Merrick was the meeting point for an outing amidst the glorious colours of autumn leaves. The areas is reminiscent of the Trossachs. Unfortunately, there was some mist on the tops.

The majority opted for the horseshoe of the Merrick with a large group comprising Garrey Whyte, Rosemary Masterton, Elizabeth Maitland, Anna Fochi, David and Colin Farrow, Alice Mitchell, David Harrison, Alistair McLean completing the route with some navigation required at the summit.

Followed by another group of Brian McDaid, Hugh and Pauline Bourhill, Dave and Gavin Reynolds, Jimmy and Ruth Stevenson, the Merrick was a popular choice for the day.

Tim Mason and Janet Gaywood, having driven from Stirling had a latish start for White Hill, Curley Wee, and Lamachan Hill but did meet Harrold Thomson and Suzanne Ullman who arrived in time to walk a similar route. Connie Thomson and Monica Farrow had an energetic low-level walk.

Chris Everett and Mary Cunningham also climbed the Lamachan, but having an earlier start met up with the Merrick crowd for a welcome beer in the Glen Trool Hotel, resplendent with a collection of pigs.