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18th Apr 2024  16:47  by Geordie

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

18th Apr 2024  00:00  by carolje

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

Parked at Loch Tarsan east dam, walked 330m W along road to forestry track, up track for 100m to a telephone pole, then there is a path up the side of the burn opposite (small cairn at the start) through the forest, then grassy slopes all the way to the trig at top. Raining so no views.

15th Nov 2019  20:55  by fergie

Gridref: NS 08384 82004   FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Forest track on left from below Tarsan dam then after1k followed an ATV track on the left through the forest onto the moor. Then up easy slopes to the summit to the stone pillar. Cracking viewpoint

Cruach Neuran Looking down to Loch Striven
Cruach Neuran Holy Loch and Firth of Clyde in background
Cruach Neuran S6156

22nd Oct 2019  08:36  by Fitzy

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

Stone trig... Headed up wee river... Just of main road theres a wee fence with enuff for one car parking..

13th Nov 2017  11:36  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 08393 82045   FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fine stone-built pillar. Came up from the road, parking at NS 0684 8296, following the forest vehicle track to its end, then a steep ascent through conifer plantation to take in Cruach nan Caorach first. Pillar retains an original top cap, deeply indented lettering; all sight holes open. Extensive panorama.

Pillar TP2650©jonglew
Spider TP2650©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2650©jonglew

13th Mar 2017  09:19  by NormanW

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

6th Jun 2016  12:35  by Chalky

FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Stone-built trig in very good order. Spider retains OS centre cap with indented lettering.

20th Nov 2015  16:55  by Robert Phillips

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

21st Apr 2014  12:00  by ger

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

17th Aug 2011  17:03  by coinea

FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

17th Aug 2011  17:02  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 08397 82034   FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Overall approach from northwest. Parked without causing obstruction in track entrance at NS068829, south side of B836. Followed track to NS067817 and tried to follow steep eastward route up through a combination of heavy undergrowth, conifers, streams and bogs. Onto open hill following fragments sheep paths nominally ESE then NNE. Summit of rough grass and rock. Stone built pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces northwest, compass reading 327°. Vented through NE and SW sight holes, others breaking open, silhouette of bolt seen. 360° panorama of long views from here.

S6156 - Cruach Neuran & self
S6156 - Cruach Neuran pillar & FB

16th Apr 2010  13:10  by campagvelocet

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

Good to see some stonework for a change. Good views to Lomond, Arrochar Alps and beyond. Also down Striven where there are still six tankers waiting out the trade downturn. Came from Cruach nan Capull but followed Rob's 2000 instructions for my descent: steep but workable and there is a bridge over the aqueduct.

12th Sep 2009  12:37  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NS 08398 82036   FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stone built. Three sight holes fully open, one below FB just open.

Cruach Neuran A well built trig.
Cruach Neuran Flush bracket, faces NNW.
Cruach Neuran Location and cap.

11th Jul 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, stonebuilt, metal cap, wide raised letters. Fine rock & grass summit. This time went from 069830, path from 066819 onto open ground.

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10th Aug 2006  15:40  by fasgadh

FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Stone built pillar on a steep grassy hill rising out of the Cowal forests. Intact.

Cruach Neuran ©fasgadh
Cruach Neuran ©fasgadh

2nd Oct 2004  11:31  by arranc

Gridref: NS 08300 82000   FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Jun 2000  19:51  by Cootking

FB Number: S6156  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Jan 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

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

fine hill, near-twin with Capull, way thru trees available via burn below 090820. No trig details noted.

9th Sep 1992  16:00  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Hell of a wet walk up through conifers on a miserable day.

18th Sep 1979  20:15  by Crwydryn

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

Sorry, long before I started logging FB numbers