Beinn Mhor (Cowal) - Moderate/Hard

The highest peak in Cowal (741 metres) offers wonderful views of Loch Eck, the Clyde Estuary and north and west over Argyll and the islands.

## Details

Despite (only) being a Graham, Beinn Mhor has a prominance of 696m (61st in British Isles) making for a proper mountain experience. This route ascends from the car park of Benmore Botanic Garden, with a track leading up to the steep grassy slopes of A' Cruach and the secondary tops of Creachan Beag and Creachan Mòr to a wide shoulder leading to the summit of Beinn Mhòr itself.

TERRAIN
Initial forest road on approach soon becoming pathless on grassy then heather terrain.

ROUTE
This is an alternative, and more interesting, to the regular climb from Glen Massan.
The route initially follows a forest road before climbing steep grass and heather slopes. The route may be wet or boggy in places. No clear path once clear of the forestry.

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WALK STATS
Distance: 16.8 km
Ascent: 696m
Time: 6 hours 00 minutes

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION S

You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a moderate pace.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with hillwalking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, extra gloves and hat and food and water.

WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
Will be at the car park for approx 10:15.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one.

Note: There are 2 ferries operating to Dunoon/Hunters Quay from Gourock. Western Ferries (car and passenger) and CalMac (Passenger only). Public transport from the ferry terminals on Dunoon side is limited. Tickets for Western Ferries can be bought at Greenock, Gourock and Weymss Bay co-ops. Significantly cheaper than buying onboard.

Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time