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Alan Puckrin
wrote on August 5, 2013:
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Just to advise that the bridge over Allt Gleann Auchreoch in Coille Coire Chuilc which has been deteriorating in recent years (a popular ascent or descent route for Beinn Dubhchraig ) has been dismantled. Caution will be needed to cross the lower reaches of the stream, I did so today when descending Fiarach and the water was still fast flowing in parts......in winter I would look for an alternative.
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Jonathan Small
wrote on May 28, 2013:
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Just to submit a recommendation for cycling up Glen Cononish and climbing up to the northern spur. Less pretty than the woods perhaps, but definitely less muddy (so I hear). I suppose if everyone did this there'd be a new path up the grassy hillside. Also there is a sheep fence (not very effective in places) higher up. Don't know about rights of way but the bridge at Cononish has no restriction on it. Cycling has its advantages too. Up the glen took half an hour, the return trip 16 minutes to Dalrigh - what would be best part of an hour's slog on tired feet, mostly coasting or easy cycling.
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Gus Stewart
wrote on June 14, 2010:
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While I admit that we climbed Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss on a fine June day - Saturday 12th, 2010 - the previous reports of much boggy ground proved inaccurate. There were patches here and there, particularly on the small stretch between the bridge over the railway and the woods, but generally the underfoot conditions were fine. Additionally, having turned immediately right beyond the railway bridge, there was a "beaten track" all the way to the summit and then further to the top of Ben Oss. It was a rare treat to be able to complete two Munros without reference to map, compass, or GPS.
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Gordon Miller
wrote on March 8, 2010:
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On crossing the dodgy looking bridge keep to the banks of this stream. This the one you want. Don't be tempted as we did to follow the stream branching on to open ground in front of you.
As we cleared the trees we headed left on to the ridge that provided a clear way to the top. This gave an alternative to the corrie that is recommended as the descent. A very wintery day made for firm ground, which given the other comments was a consideration in choosing this walk in icy March.
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Andrew Blair
wrote on July 22, 2009:
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First time I climbed this with my brother & nephew from Dalrigh on 07/04/2007. We took meandering forestry tracks that missed out the boggy forest track and met the Allt Coire Dubhchraig higher up. Unfortunately these tracks wasted so much time we couldn't go on to Ben Oss. Still, we enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls on the way up and the stunning views of Ben Oss & Ben Lui at the summit. Next time I returned, I witnessed the full horror of the boggy forest track at the foot of the hill on an ill-fated climb that was abandoned due to foul weather & very low cloud.
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Mike Watson
wrote on June 10, 2007:
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A better descent might be to drop down the shoulder to the farm. You then have a dull landrover track but at least its not muddy.
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Stephen Langston
wrote on June 7, 2005:
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Cilmbed Dubhchraig and Oss on Sunday 5th June 2005 Was a good weather day but got no views because of the cloud cover. Thank God for satelite Nav. I have to say that this is not the easiest of walks to a novice. The path is unclear and if tackling Oss aswell be sure you do not take the south path after leaving Dubhchraig and going around the wrong way. It adds a long section onto your journey. Great but long day out if tackling both mountains.
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Craig Cameron
wrote on March 3, 2005:
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I have to agree with the previous comments, I've used this route a few times and the mud is appauling on the main ascent route, the ladders have all now collapsed and some supposed walkers have taken to cutting holes in the deer fences. The state of the approach is a shame as the sumit offers fine views to Ben Lui, Ben Oss, south towards the Arrochar Alps and west towards Ben More. If you do choose the main path then do try not to widen it further and remember mud washes off your boots.
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Roger Green
wrote on August 20, 2002:
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I certainly agree with the above comment about the deep mud and unstable condition of the ladders (which in some cases feel very high as well as rickety).
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Rob Jeffries
wrote on August 6, 2002:
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This was almost comically muddy after the recent heavy rain.
Watch out for the ladders over the first deer fence in the
forest. It is surrounded by a 10 foot radius pool of knee-high
slurry. Once you have braved this and leapt onto the ladder, you
find it isn't attached to the fence! Fortunately I managed to
grab the fence before the slapstick fall backwards was completed.
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