Ben Donich, Cnoc Coinnich and The Brack
3 Corbetts in Cowal & Argyll Forest, climbed together from Gleann Mor.
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1560 m
- Time
- 6.5–9 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 847 m
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About this walk
Ben Donich, Cnoc Coinnich and The Brack is a hard 17 km circular walk with 1,560 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 9 hours. It starts at Gleann Mor, B828 (grid reference NN 225 067). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Ben Donich at 847 m.
Ben Donich, Cnoc Coinnich and The Brack are Corbetts in Cowal & Argyll Forest, close enough to climb together. The highest, Ben Donich, reaches 847 m (2,777 ft).
From Gleann Mor, B828, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Gleann Mor, head across the hillside towards Ben Donich.
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2
The summits
Climb Ben Donich, then continue to Cnoc Coinnich and The Brack.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
847 m
764 m
788 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Donich, Cnoc Coinnich and The Brack take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–9 hours for the 17 km route, which has 1,560 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Gleann Mor, B828 (grid reference NN 225 067). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ben Donich (847 m, Corbett); The Brack (788 m, Corbett); Cnoc Coinnich (764 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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