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24th Oct 2023  14:34  by Lawriepop

FB Number: 10473  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Calmac ferry over then go via Balliemore and followed ATV track all the way to the trig. Boggy in places but not awful. No bracken as all died down woohoo! Back same way but took the new road to the marina for a coffee then the marina ferry back into town. Enjoyable afternoon.

22nd Sep 2023  12:49  by Deego

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Bit off the beaten track. Followed the track near the power lines but came back near the farm. Bit boggy underfoot in a few places but it had been raining for 5 days :) . Really really enjoyed this.

©Deego
©Deego

27th Mar 2023  12:41  by tim747

Gridref: NM 81505 27815   FB Number: 10473  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

21st Sep 2022  12:49  by Morecambe Monkey

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

9th Aug 2022  15:00  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Caught the cute little Kerrera Ferry from Gallanach and made for the pillar from the inland Balliemore direction. I took the ATV track that cuts off left through the farm and followed that as best as I could towards the Trig. The track is quite faint in places and also a little boggy, but as long as you're heading for the islands highest point then you'll be OK. A fairly grey day on my visit, but still good views back towards Oban and especially South-West down the sound of Kerrera.

Carn Breugach Pillar
Carn Breugach Pillar looking towards Oban

11th Jun 2022  00:37  by Robert Kemp

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

24th Apr 2022  13:05  by trigpointingargyll

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely clear spring day on Kerrera.

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18th Apr 2022  11:25  by Ang_argyll

FB Number: 10487  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Took ferry to Kerrera and then took the track to the left for the castle and tearoom. Before the hill descends to the tearoom I off roaded to the right straight uphill. A few boggy places and cows up near the trigpoint. Lovely views from vanessa pillar back across to Oban.

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9th May 2021  00:00  by Hannahrichi3

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Apr 2021  09:52  by fergie

Gridref: NM 81511 27818   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Took the high road to its highest point then cut up onto the hill, easy going apart from a marshy bit then up to the pillar. Good viewpoint. On the descent followed the ATV track down to Ardchoirc Farm and the road back to the ferry

Carn Breugach, Kerrera Vanessa type pillar
Carn Breugach, Kerrera 10478
Carn Breugach, Kerrera

31st Jan 2021  14:13  by Madam maxwell

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Took the road up the hill from the ferry and a direct road across the hillside to this trig. Not sure if it was the right way though. Came back down on the south side of the Island to do a loop

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3rd Aug 2020  12:09  by SianC

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We went cross country via Balliemore - it was easy enough to find the trig despite being very boggy. We thought we could continue cross country to the end of the island to see the castle, but ended up at a ridge above the Tea Room which we couldn’t find a way down from, maybe we’d have found a route if it wasn’t for the shoulder high bracken! We had to retrace our steps back through the bog and ended up coming down the Quad track to Ardchoric (which would have been a much easier route to ascend as well). The effort was rewarded with stunning views across to Oban and the islands though.

©SianC

23rd Aug 2018  12:50  by redDragon

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Highpoint of kerrera. Took a route through the ferns near a cottage 2/3 of the way to the tea room, Not too much effort. Combined with a walk around the island. Good spot for lunch

25th May 2018  14:38  by ger

Gridref: NM 81511 27808   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Approach from ferry landing, going for high ground asap. Super hill, super views. Cylindrical pillar. Bracken is getting established!

18th May 2018  11:56  by jonglew

Gridref: NM 81502 27822   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stayed on the track heading towards the tea room until NM 8159 2708 when diverted off for the summit - others have headed up hill earlier but was holding out for the tea rooms first not realizing how far along the track it is. Rejoined the track at NM 8101 2701 to bag coffee and fruit scones at the tea room before heading off for the other island tumps. Another fine vanessa pillar albeit with minor chipping to top edges; original top cap retained, raised lettering; rear sight hole open. Extensive island and seascape views.

Pillar TP1942©jonglew
Pillar TP1942©jonglew
Spider TP1942©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1942©jonglew

18th May 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NM 81509 27813   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Passenger ferry from NM 834283

11th May 2018  13:01  by vegibagger

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A day spent on Kerrera... all TuMPs bagged. Triggy needs some ironwork cleanup. A future job for the intrepid TPLF (Trig Pillar Liberation Front)

7th Sep 2016  11:05  by Dusty

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Dusty & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket
Tanya & pillar

25th Jul 2016  11:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

12th Jun 2016  11:44  by asbown

Gridref: NM 81511 27795   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

headed south from the ferry before a easy stroll up to the trig.

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10th May 2016  10:31  by NormanW

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Mar 2016  13:12  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NM 81506 27815   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Log #296. Passenger ferry from Gallanach, costing £4.50 for a return journey. Very enjoyable walk past Ardchroic and Dail Righ, to the bunkhouse at Lower Gylen. Visited the spectacular castle first of all, which offers fantastic views to Mull, Seil, and the Garvellachs. Had a huge slab of a sandwich in the bunkhouse byre for lunch, then took a direct route from the back of the bunkhouse (NM806271) to the top of the waterfall (NM807273). From there it was a meandering route up to the trigpoint to avoid a herd of coos. Great views along the sound from Minard to Dunollie. Followed sheep tracks back down to Ardchroic and on to the ferry. Great wee trip, very good fun. [ExP-217/MiP-22/Rev-2/BM-16/IS-30/Other-9]

13th Dec 2015  11:12  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2015  14:30  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

11th Jun 2015  11:55  by Do you Always Get Lost

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Jun 2015  12:09  by Sprog

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Climbed with MT in appalling weather, after a rough crossing. The rain felt like needles and the wind was so strong on the summit it was difficult to stand still.We took the track past Balliemore and made more directly for the hill from near the high point of the track.

24th Oct 2013  14:08  by campagvelocet

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Very good viewpoint.

12th May 2013  11:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Three TuMPs in under two hours from the ferry on a damp morning with Jim Bloomer.

2nd Sep 2012  12:31  by coinea

Gridref: NM 81510 27808   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

10478 Carn Breugach.

2nd Sep 2012  12:26  by clochandighter

Gridref: NM 81513 27806   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 18th June 1959, cost not on record. Computed as secondary triangulation station NM52/31 within the Mull block during 1960. Levelled for height also in 1960. Last maintained by the OS in May 1981. SITE VISIT: Approached from northeast. Roadside parking on mainland at NM834282 on Gallanach Road. Regular ferry across to Kerrera. Mapped track to NM815287. Along east side of Gleann na Curra aiming for the top of Creag Bhan as rocky outcrops permit. Followed line of high ground to final summit. Vanessa in good condition. Spider retains original OS cap with raised large narrow letters. Flush bracket faces NNE, ~30°. Vented through SW sight hole. Full 360° panoramic view but hazy on day of visit. Returned via more direct route along coastal track.

10478 - Carn Breugach pillar & GRP
10478 - Carn Breugach pillar & FB

8th Jun 2012  16:31  by g4wsb

Gridref: NM 81515 27797   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

GM/SS-279

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©g4wsb

26th May 2012  12:04  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: NM 81511 27805   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked on from Hutcheson's Monument on track to meet the path from the Kerrera Ferry (£5 return - pay on return journey) then headed towards the trig through deepish heather - hard going until picking up the track from Ardchoirc below the summit. Excellent views and easy return to Ardchoirc.

18th Mar 2012  15:18  by trigging on an island

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Had amazing views and weather for this walk around Kerrera, especially at Gylen Castle. Though in true Scottish fashion I got hit by a hailstorm sweeping in from the west when I was most exposed at the top of the hill.

7th Sep 2011  18:59  by stonestreaker

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

squaleeeee

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©stonestreaker

14th Nov 2010  00:00  by pete37038

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Difficult ascent and harder coming back down !! awesome views though, trig in great condition, same cond as last visitor, my first circular type, well worth seeking out on this superb island

21st Sep 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, cylindrical. Metal cap, wide raised letters. Wet and windy day. Went across as foot passenger (just room for a car but no point whatsoever). Brackeny ascent; best line is via Ardchoirc: pass house, keep going across pasture then pick up track at gate. Nice grassy summit but no place to linger today. Then off to Lismore for the afternoon. There are worse things to do on a wet day ... I think.

27th Apr 2009  15:00  by Chalky

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Vanessa in vgc , remains of yellow paint!

30th Aug 2008  16:09  by Fife Walking

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Whilst staying at the wee bunkhouse on the island

23rd Aug 2008  12:00  by stonefielders

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

visited whilst on my orienteering course as part of the Purple Thistle weekend lovely views

12th Jul 2008  17:00  by Skerryvore

FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quite a tough climb up here through bracken and heather, but a great view from the top. Maybe there's a better way up; i did it from highest point of road with school - crossed fence at Kerrerra Collectibles.

Carn Breugach, looking south ©Skerryvore
Carn Breugach, looking north ©Skerryvore
FB Carn Breugach ©Skerryvore

5th Sep 2004  11:16  by arranc

Gridref: NM 81500 27800   FB Number: 10478  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Aug 2000  15:00  by Sandman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Carn Breugach ©Sandman