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2nd Sep 2023  13:49  by MDK

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

Arrived at our holiday destination yesterday, after a decent drive from The Midlands and planned this trig as a gentle starter. Turned out to be a great afternoon’s outing. Started at the secluded car park just off Shore Road (NS11273 69074) and headed along the footpath with canopy of trees. We did encounter a barrier across the trail that headed towards the trig, so, with our loyal labradoodle and brambles in mind, did paws for thought, but soon found an alternative route. The photo NS12833 69451 should indicate the start of the final ascent to the to. Well worth the climb. On our return, we took a slight detour to look at the Chinese pools; a hidden gem. Thence to the car and a short drive further along Shore Road to a pull in at Brackley Point on the shore of Loch Striven for some liquid refreshment.

Blocked trail
NS11833 69451 Start of final ascent to the trig
Chinese pools

2nd May 2021  15:00  by Abigailbethf

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Jun 2020  19:01  by fergie

Gridref: NS 12200 70200   FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lockdown local walk. Great viewpoint

On Buachailean 346m

5th Nov 2019  20:48  by Robert Phillips

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

17th Jan 2019  11:55  by campagvelocet

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent viewpoint unlike a few of the minor peaks to the NE where all one could see was trees.

25th Dec 2016  11:47  by Chalky

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Proper name Buachailean or Volcano Hill as it is known locally provides magnificent views of Bute , Arran and further afield. Good path via the Chinese Ponds ( castle water supply ) to the trig .

30th Jul 2016  20:33  by fergie

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th Jul 2016  16:12  by fergie

FB Number: 5477   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Outstanding viewpoint

Buachailean Looking across the Firth of Clyde towards Wemyss Bay

1st Jun 2016  17:28  by Chalky

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Asphalt plug.

4th May 2015  18:44  by pricklyangelduo

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

On holiday near Dunoon

20th Oct 2013  11:27  by ali

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

14th Sep 2013  15:56  by coastwise

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

Lovely day with great views

great day at Buachailean
view to bute and arran

31st May 2008  16:29  by coinea

Gridref: NS 12211 70256   FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

31st May 2008  16:28  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 12209 70255   FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 20th June 1949 costing £11.7s.2d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NS29/1 within the Greenock block during 1952. Levelled for height to Class 2 precision also in 1952. Last maintained by the OS in July 1968. SITE VISIT: Approached from SSW. Mapped parking and information board at NS112688, Ardyne. Forest walks partially wrecked by tree harvesting, but there are other good unmapped routes, not found until descending. Heather clad hill clear of forest. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre plugged with tar. Flush bracket faces southwest, compass measurement 225°. Left and back sight holes open, others plugged. 360° panorama includes Arran and Bute.

S5477 - Achafour pillar & FB

13th Apr 2008  10:14  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, distinctive compact peat & heather summit, fine views across Bute to snowy Arran Corbetts. From SSW, track past Castle Toward then a cottage. Waymarked forest trails evidently start at a car park N of Ardyne Farm. Felling on S slopes, path obliterated and approaches from W and S out of bounds, although all quiet on Sun a.m. and no difficulties passing W and N of felled area to rejoin path beside a wall.

S5477 fb ©peregrinus
S5477 top ©peregrinus
S5477 trig ©peregrinus
S5477 Bute & Arran ©peregrinus
S5477 looking NW ©peregrinus

24th May 2001  11:03  by Cootking

FB Number: S5477  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10