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13th May 2023  15:26  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

1st of the 8 I have left on Islay. Parked at NR3414846464, just North of the new houses in a lay-by. Back down the road and through a gate taking the large track which headed towards the old quarry, skirted round the dip and boggy bit and headed up to the fence line which I crossed at NR 34492 46461, then headed up through the trees to the trig, where I met several deer. Back via a firebreak to fence and then to car via same route as ascent.

An Curran route ©thejackrustles
An Curran selfie ©thejackrustles
An Curran deer ©thejackrustles
An Curran collage ©thejackrustles

10th May 2022  17:01  by coinea

Gridref: NR 34698 46404   FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

With Clochandighter

S8858 An Curran

10th May 2022  16:59  by clochandighter

Gridref: NR 34691 46408   FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Approached from northwest. Unfortunately urban sprawl in the form of new housing has recently appeared along the east side of the unclassified road in the westerly edge of the mapped woods. This meant that the access point to the woods is across the field to the north of the new houses. The start of the route is boggy but after the dip, the higher ground in the field is easier. Once into the woods, the route up to the trig is through the trees is straight forward. Pillar trunk good but the top has been left badly damaged following the unauthorised removal of the whole spider. Flush bracket faces southeast, compass measurement 139°. Vented through back sight hole. Surrounding trees mask any views.

S8858 - An Curran pillar & FB

15th Jul 2021  12:14  by AndyS

Gridref: NR 34691 46408   FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Flush mounting bracket missing

©AndyS

7th Jun 2021  13:36  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Struggled up through the trees, think the path is long gone though a little tread to the trig on the hill.

10th Mar 2017  19:54  by Chalky

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Spider gone !

10th Jun 2014  11:41  by jonglew

Gridref: NR 34695 46409   FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Good path through dense conifer forest from NR 34394 46189 where there's parking for 1 car. Top of hill is treeless so surprisingly good 360deg views to be had. Top of pillar missing, just securing rings and spider studs remain. Rear sight hole only open. Grass encroaching up to FB, cut that away.

Pillar TP0839©jonglew
Pillar - After Gardening TP0839©jonglew
Pillar - Top section gone TP0839©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0839©jonglew

13th Jun 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NR 34700 46401   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Up overgrown track beside wood (NR 344462). Trees a problem but more mature and lower branches not too dense. Keep in same direction as fence, up line of trees in direction of trig and planting - you will get there!

12th Jun 2012  09:08  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NR 34698 46401   FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

NorthWest sight open but complete top missing.. hacked my way up from the AnCurran Lodge but made light work of coming down using the 'co-op' poly-bag trail.. very neatly trimmed trees for ease of access along shady avenues.

An Curran ..follow the poly bags.

26th Feb 2011  12:30  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

I've waited ages to get to this trigpoint.The landowner took me up and said they removed the top many years ago - a shame. It's difficult to access now because of dense Sitka Spruce, but still a great view from the top.

Becky at An Curran©Skerryvore
West from An Curran Looking west from An Curran towards Cornabus and Machrie Hotel©Skerryvore

26th Jun 2009  16:26  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked beside road to Sw.Walked up overgrown track beside wood,then through fairly dense wood to clearing with small hill and pillar with help of GPS.Top of pillar missing.Good view over Port Ellen.

Damaged Top of Pillar

25th Apr 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8858  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Top damaged, spider gone, concrete otherwise sound. In clearing at summit, OK view. Showery day, fight thru 50m of wet dense spruce.

S8858 fb ©peregrinus
S8858 top ©peregrinus
S8858 trig ©peregrinus