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Re: Route Advice

William,

In 2014 I did much the same route that you are describing, up to the end of the track at NH750169 then over by the 710 spot height bogbashing east over and down by Allt Steallaig to pick up a track to the Red Bothy.
It was a slog up to the spot height and a bit rough over to the track but no more than that.
I recall arriving at the bothy just after midday so it could not have been too taxing. I had set off from Coignafeuineternich at about 8'o clock.

The weather was good and I did not have any problems, but that is only my experience.
Hope you enjoy your trip, all the best.


Re: Route Advice

Much thanks to all for the very helpful advice. I have changed my route and will use the original as a FWA. But it will be another perfect day weather wise.

I will give the route another last look tonight and submit it tomorrow.

Hope to meet everyone along the way.

William:flag-bb:

Re: Route Advice

Hello William,

I did a similar route to Gordon a few years ago. with a messy traverse through peat hags. You can't avoid it in that area. Fingers crossed you have a dry day!

If the weather is bad and you go for the FWA I assume you are on the track as far as NH781205, then crossing to Carn Thearlaich, NH789187. Make sure you follow your bearings there. I daydreamed and followed my nose and got well mis-positioned (OK lost) on that shortish traverse.
NB there are tea huts at NH785216 and 797178 if you need shelter.:smiley:

Re: Route Advice

Hi William,

as I recall there are no obstacles on the way up, just a locked shooting hut at the end of the good track. Well, just past the ruins of Coignafeuinternich, there is a sheep fence and a little river crossing.
Going down after the 710 - 730 m point I stuck really close to the river and there was a nice walking corridor, sometimes even with a little path made by sheep. It was so nice, I even took it to the road that crosses the Allt Steallaig. The road now goes on for quite a bit to the east. When I walked there, there was a lot of shooting going on - maybe wear something bright? :)