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Cruach nan Capull Trig @565mts, St Catherine’s/Cairndow

Posted by explorecowal on October 24, 2019

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A post work trig prior to the clocks going back at the weekend . A late start at 5pm trying to beat the darkness!

Took the forestry road to its end and picked my way through the recently harvested hillside out onto the open hill

Once on the open hill it’s make your own way, ground conditions not too bad a gradual climb to the summit. Great views this evening.

From the trig

Instead of returning on the ascent route I decided to track the burn back to the forestry road. Steep sides but saved some time in the diminishing light.

Glad to see the forestry road! Then a stroll back to the car.

Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn Trig Point via the B29 Aircraft crash site. Strachur

Posted by explorecowal on October 2, 2019

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Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn Trig Point via the B29 Aircraft crash site. Had company today in the form of hill machine Bryan Fitzpatrick, who likes a paddle.

Wet underfoot, some great waterfalls too, an interesting morning on the hill. ⛰

The trig was an add on to a previously documented visit to the B29 crash site. Once at the crash site, it was over the fence and open hill to the summit, another make your own way effort.

B29 walk detail HERE

Cruach nan Capull Trig, Strachur (481 mts) and a visit to Sidhean Sluaigh (Fairy Knowe).

Posted by explorecowal on October 1, 2019

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A trig point and a wee hill.

Looking for a quick fix, the trig of Cruach nan Capull was the target. There seems to be a number of Cruach nan Capulls, this one off the A886 with the Fairy Knowe as it’s neighbour – a great combination.

Headed off from the lay-by on the A886 above Strachur. Easy to navigate using the fence lines, the trig was an easy find despite the boggy terrain in some sections. Once the trig was conquered we headed over to Sidhean Sluaigh (Fairy Know) a prominent hill seen from the main road.

Glen Fyne Wild Camp

Posted by explorecowal on July 7, 2016

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A forecast for a dry evening and morning led to a mid week outing to Glen Fyne, making sure I was back for work at 09:00hrs.

By the time I’d finished work, packed up my gear into my panniers and cycled the 7 miles to Glen Fyne it was almost 20:00hrs. A quick clear of the forest floor then up with the tent.

Due to the previous wet spell I took a fire log, some kindling and some peat. The forest floor was carpeted with moss, so scraping this back and using stone from the river to build a base and surround. This would ensure I could remove everything in the morning and reinstate the moss carpet, leaving no trace.

The fire kept the midgies at bay, in the morning it was a different matter!

Some pics and video of site and tent setup.

Glen Fyne Loop (South Cowal).

Posted by explorecowal on July 31, 2014

Posted in: Biking, forestry commission, Walking. Tagged: Cowal, fyne, glen. Leave a comment

Approx 13 miles on forestry roads with a river crossing.

A great circular route, giving great views. Walk it, run it or cycle it.

Starting and finishing at Kilbride car park in Dunoon,via the top road behind Kilbride hill,down Glen Fyne returning with views over the Clyde as you head from Innellan to Dunoon. Opposite to what I’ve plotted on the map, but can be done either way.

Overlooking Dunoon after climb from Kilbride car park.