Logged Visits:

13th Jul 2023  11:59  by Highland Saint

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

30th May 2023  16:41  by Downfaller

Gridref: NH 86790 45370   FB Number: 7086  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice MTB ride out from Nairn up the River, thro Cawdor Woods, picked the track running up the side of Riereach Burn and out to the pillar. Excellent sunny day with great visibility. Great descent via track down thro the Cose and back to Nairn mainly off road. Done with Nozzer.

20th Sep 2022  12:20  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near start of track to Cose. Asked the kind gentleman in the 'Barn' if it was ok to go through the garden / parking area, no problem. Nice walk up through the valley and out on top of the moor. The hill has a flat top so once you spot the mast, head for that and the trig will appear.

10th May 2022  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NH 86792 45372   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From ESE. Lovely walk - grassy, gentle, scenic

6th Jul 2021  14:05  by Ilovetrigs

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near start of track to Cose. Circular route along track and scenic return through forest by Loch of Boath. Three down, one more to go today!

Flush bracket ©Ilovetrigs
Trig point©Ilovetrigs

16th Mar 2021  15:30  by EmmaMcBride1

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Difficult to find parking near to the start of walk which crosses through sheep field. Once past farm at loch of Boathy the climb is gentle and views amazing. Good path, trig is around 300m away over boggy ground. Not visible from path however wooden post can be seen and pillar is just beyond that. Nice walk down past Clune reservoir.

360 degree views ©EmmaMcBride1

25th Feb 2020  19:31  by mzb238

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

10th Mar 2016  12:48  by BigJ

Gridref: NH 86791 45374   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Highland Boath. Circular walk down the road and then up by Clunas Reservoir finishing back at Cose. Sparkling clear day with great views.

28th Feb 2016  10:15  by tummelv

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

Decided to go for this one today. Took the bike and cycled in from the Boath end. The path leads through someone's property but I met the owner (and his barking dogs!) and he was happy for me to pass through. The path is easy to cycle and you are soon at the the top. I recommend sticking with the path for as long as possible and skirt the edge of the flat top rather than trying to straight line it to the pillar, as the terrain looks boggy. Dumped my bike by a pile of tree trunks and carried on on foot for the final 500 feet or so. Pillar is in great condition and stunning views all around on a clear day like today.

Pillar ©tummelv
Center cap missing ©tummelv
flush bracket ©tummelv

3rd Jan 2016  12:35  by gerryu2

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

Drove to the reservoir and then walked up the track. Then left the track when I spotted the flagpole and then spotted the trig. Breezy up here today. Dog was freaking out with the wind then ran off with the geocache. Looks like a lovely spot to visit in summer.

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Trig
Trig 2
Me

8th Nov 2015  10:07  by hhew444

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Blowing a gale today but great view

29th Jun 2015  11:30  by louse94

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

Nice walk out, new beaters' hut, open.

29th Jun 2015  11:00  by louse94

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

Nice walk, easy.

28th Jun 2015  15:00  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Clunas Reservoir ignoring the fact my Mum had said she saw a sign saying shooting range, do not enter when the red flag is flying and there was a flag. Shots however sounded as if they were coming from the direction of the A96 and when we got to the top the flag pole did not have a red flag flying. On the way back a Cawdor Estates landy took the flag down and gave my Mum a cheery wave. Trig in good condition.

Carn Maol Collage ©thejackrustles
Carn Maol selfie ©thejackrustles
Carn Maol and Charlie ©thejackrustles

22nd Nov 2014  11:51  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NH 86790 45377   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Log #62. As per Graeme and Peter, I parked in the pit by the entrance. Gate was not locked, and there was no-one about at Cose Byre. I followed their route to the pillar, which is in good condition and offers good views of the Ross-shire hills and towards Nigg and Cromarty. Decided to take Spidym's more direct (but squelchier) route back towards the loch. [ExP-60/MiP-0/BM-2]

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View NW, towards Ross & Cromarty.

27th Apr 2014  10:56  by nozzer

Gridref: NH 86793 45371   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2014  11:43  by aussierules

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©aussierules

3rd Oct 2012  10:23  by wrose

Gridref: NH 86793 45371   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I parked at the location used by Clochandighter and basically followed his footsteps all the way to the pillar. It is in good condition although the plug has been removed and never replaced leaving the top open to the elements. A lovely view point.

S7086 Carn Maol Pillar.
S7086 Carn Maol Flush Bracket.
S7086 Carn Maol Plug.

13th Jul 2011  13:22  by coinea

Gridref: NH 86791 45371   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

13th Jul 2011  13:21  by clochandighter

Gridref: NH 86791 45369   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Overall approach from ESE. Parked in disused pit by track entrance at NH887446. Followed mapped track network via Cose Byre to the `Danger Live Shooting` notice 150m west of trig. Quick yomp across heather clad grouse moor. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces NNE, compass reading 23°. Vented through SE sight hole. 360° open outlook includes many of the Sutherland tops.

S7086 - Carn Maol & self (FB facing away from sun)
S7086 - Carn Maol pillar & FB

31st Aug 2006  21:14  by spidym

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

pleasant walk up past woodland area and Loch of Boath. Then 1km of heather and marsh to the Trig. Nice view over Nairn and Fort George

Trig from distance
The pillar itself

27th Jul 2006  07:30  by moraywalker

Gridref: NH 86790 45371   FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Isolated with good all round views especially to the North. Range shooting warning flag pole approx 100 metres to the West.

2nd Jun 2006  13:30  by botogol

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

11th Apr 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, no cap or plug, unexciting summit, desolate view

24th Jul 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7086  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good views to N. On Cawdor Estate grouse moors.

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