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Beinn a Choin
The High Mountains of Britain & Ireland West Highland Way: Trailblazer

Photographs of an ascent of the Corbett Beinn a'Choin

 above the West Highland Way on the Eastern side of Loch Lomond.

Good views of many Munros including:-

Ben Vorlich ( above Loch Lomond ) , Ben Lomond, Ben Vorlich & Stuc a'Chroin ,

Beinn Chabhair & Beinn a'Chroin and the Ben Lui Group.

The Drovers Inn at Inverarnan, Ardlui

The Drovers Inn at Inverarnan, Ardlui

The Drovers Inn is world famous and a must-see

 for anyone visiting Loch Lomond

 or walking the West Highland Way.

 The Inn was built in 1705
and has preserved its character.

 It has borne witness to many historic events in the history of Scotland

and welcomed famous figures through its doors

 including the renowned Rob Roy McGregor.



Campsite at Beinglas

Campsite at Beinglas





Ardlui across Loch Lomond






Loch Lomond





Loch Lomond






Loch Lomond







Bothy at Doune on Loch Lomond

Bothy at Doune on Loch Lomond




Bothy at Doune on Loch Lomond

Bothy at Doune on Loch Lomond






Loch Lomond






Ben Vorlich above Loch Lomond






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Beinn a Choin

Beinn a Choin ( " Hill of the Dogs " ) - 2525ft




Loch Lomond and Loch Long from Beinn a' Choin

Loch Lomond and Loch Long

from Beinn a' Choin





Loch Lomond and Loch Long from Beinn a' Choin

Loch Lomond and Loch Long

from Beinn a' Choin






Stob nan Eighrach

Stob nan Eighrach

 ( Ben Lui group in background )




Beinn Chabhair and Beinn a Chroin

Beinn Chabhair

and Beinn a Chroin





Beinn Chabhair and Beinn a Chroin from Stob nan Eighrach

Beinn Chabhair and Beinn a Chroin

 from Stob nan Eighrach


Ben Vorlich across Loch Sloy from Ben Vane

Beinn a Choin

across Loch Lomond




Waterfalls on Beinn a' Choin

Waterfalls on Beinn a' Choin




Route Description:-

From the Drovers Inn at Inverarnan head north and turn east to join the West Highland Way at Beinglas Farm.

Continue south along the trail to the bothy at Doune then climb steeply west to the ridge above.

Follow the ridge southwards to the summit of Beinn a Choin.

Return along the ridge to the summit of Stob nan Eighrach,

continue round the shoulder of Ben Ducteach to return via the Ben Glas Burn to Beinglas.

Good views of many Munros are obtained on route including:-

Ben Vorlich ( above Loch Lomond ) , Ben Lomond, Ben Vorlich & Stuc a Chroin ( above Loch Earn ),
Beinn Chabhair & Beinn a Chroin and the Ben Lui Group.





Map of Beinn a Choin

 Map of Beinn a Choin


Map of Cnap Mor

 Map of Cnap Mor




CNAP MOR - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


Start and finish: Car park at Drovers Lodge, lnverarnan on A82
Distance: a miles ( 6.5 miles )
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Map: OS Landranger 56
Terrain: waymarked paths and pathless hillside
Grade: Easy

This craggy little hill combines an enjoyable section of the West Highland Way ( WHW ) with a spectacular view down the narrow
confines of Loch Lomond from Ardlui to Ben Lomond. The route is relatively straightforward and suitable for youngsters.
Park at Inverarnan on theA82, in the car park beside the Drovers Lodge and opposite the Drovers Inn.
Follow the path beside the road north to the signposted access road to Beinglas Farm and campsite.
The road gives a good view to Eagle Falls, above the farm buildings.
Cross the bridge over the River Falloch, immediately beyond which a signpost directs you right onto a link path to the WHW.
Skirt the field, initially beside the river then alongside a burn, to a stile into the camping ground.
Go through this onto a track and follow this to the right, reaching a footbridge over the Ben Glas Burn and the WHW.
From here the path ascends steadily into broadleaf woodland of rowan, birch, hawthorn and oak.
Cross a stile and pass the old shielings and farm buildings at Blarstainge and continue south on the WHW with unfolding views to the
small hill of Cnap Mor, with the Dubh Lochan below.
Arrive at a waymark on the WHW just as it meets a fence and starts to descend to Ardleish and Loch Lomond.
Turn right and follow a rough sheep path beside the old fence towards the summit of Cnap Mor.
This leads to a plateau area topped with a number of small hillocks, the highest lying to the north-west overlooking the Geall Loch
and River Falloch and marked by a small cairn.
This offers panoramic views west over Loch Lomond to Ardlui and Ben Vorlich and south down the loch to Ben Lomond.
Continue round the summit plateau to descend the broad north ridge for a short way, then rightwards round the ground
enclosing the Dubh Lochan to its north, aiming for the pylons on the hillside above.
Cross the small burn draining from the loch where it is closest to the WHW, gain the path and follow it back to Beinglas with fine views north to the
shapely summit of Ben Lui, poking its head above the hills flanking Glen Falloch.




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