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Cnocan Sgeir’e Trig point – Glendaruel

Posted by explorecowal on October 27, 2019
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Another day another trig on this 9.5 mile leg stretch. Had the company of Fitzy (the selfie master) and his two K9’s – Murphy and Horrid Henry. 🐶

Utilising the forestry road and the network of roads within the wind farm, the trig is easily reached although the last section is over open ground.

A cold start through the wind farm until the sun decided to make its appearance.

Number 31 turbine in the far corner is the markers for the road that heads through the open plateau. This road deteriorates from hardcore to wet and overgrown and eventually open hill. The open hill is only for 500mts or so, a result in comparison to previous trig points.

The trig is easily reached, great views on such a clear day.

Another great trig and it’s good to put some miles in too.

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.  

   
    
    
   

Lairig Gartain and Lairig Eilde, Glen Coe

Posted by explorecowal on March 3, 2016
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With ideal conditions and not wanting to summit the High Tops of Glen Coe, a circumnavigation of Buachaille Etive Beag was the order of the day. A fantastic route passing through the giants that tower over the Glens. Setting off through Gartain and returning via Eilde, the sense of remoteness kicks in after you leave the noise of the A82 behind. A rewarding view of Glen Etive awaits at the half way point, the snow adding to the dramatic scene.

 

Interactive map with pictures and statistics can be found by clicking HERE. 

Kilbride Blue route: Balgaidh Burn Trail. 

Posted by explorecowal on April 9, 2015
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Kilbride,Blue route. 3 miles.

One of the many routes that can be can be found starting from Kilbride car park, as indicated on the information board located on site.

  
 Forestry roads and hardcore paths provide good underfoot conditions,although the terrain can be uneven at times.

 

A great walk giving great views over Dunoon,Inverclyde and beyond………..a grear pre/post work walk.

A fully interactive map with pictures and stats can be found by clicking HERE

Morag’s Fairy Glen, West Bay,Dunoon. *CLOSED*

Posted by explorecowal on March 28, 2015
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A trail through natural woodland, with waterfalls and bridges. A great family walk situated near the West Bay, Dunoon.

Numerous paths wind their way round and up the Glen. Taking the lower paths will lead you to the bridges that span the water of Berry Burn.

A mixed route of pathways and formed steps, not forgetting bridges.

    

You never know…..you may spot a fairy!!!

If the kids aren’t tired after the Glen, there’s a swing park and beach close by!

Puck’s Glen – Lower Glen – Cowal’s Amazon forest.

Posted by explorecowal on March 8, 2015
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A wee walk round the lower section of Puck’s Glen this morning,the burns in spate after yesterdays rain.

An ideal walk for the family,but as always,where near water care is needed on the uneven paths and steps.

Combine this walk with a walk from the Puck’s Glen car park to Benmore Gardens for a bite to eat at the Cafe.

Bishops Glen, High Loop.

Posted by explorecowal on August 7, 2014
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Bishops Glen, High Loop
4 Miles (Approx)
Start/Finish Kilbride car park.

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A circular route on forestry roads and tracks. Includes 1 burn crossing and one stream crossing,which are easy enough if rivers not in full spate after prolonged rain.

Leaving Kilbride car park, continuing on forestry road taking the trail on the left (marked by Blue/Yellow marker posts), climb till you meet the forestry road again.

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The view will be opening up behind you.

From the trail turn right and follow the forestry road downhill to the S bend, you leave the road and cross the burn and join the path on the other side. The path continues till it meets another forestry road.

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From here turn right and follow the road as it heads towards the town, you’ll eventually come to a fork in the road. Take the road on the right as it turns back on its self heading down to the link bridge and continue on the road back to the car park.

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A good walk without climbing too high for stunning views over Dunoon.

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