This walk follows a vehicle track to a beautiful old wood, with great views over the Coulin Forest peaks across Strathcarron.
Summary
Forestry track with a fair uphill stretch; the last short section down to the bridge is on a trackless grassy slope.
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1. Park at Achnashellach Forest car park, which is signed on the north side of the road at Craig. Walk back down cross the road, following the track opposite across the railway level crossing. The track bends left and heads up the glen. There are great views ahead of Sgurr nan Ceannaichean.
2. After about a kilometre the track bends right and crosses a bridge over the River Carron. Once across the river the track soon forks; take the left fork, which begins a long climb above the (unseen) Sloc Mor gorge.
3. As height is gained, a terrific view opens up behind of the Coulin peaks. First to appear is Fuar Tholl on the left, later joined by Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor. After just over a kilometre another forestry track goes off to the right - ignore this and keep to the main track, with views ahead of the Allt a Chonais gorge.
4. Further on another track goes off right, this time signed for the 'Allt a'Chonais pinewood'. Turn down this track, following it until a waymarker post indicates the start of a steep descent down to the river; the path is very faint but the ground is grassy so it's not too difficult. As you reach the river, bear right. There are fine pinewoods across the river.
5. The path follows the river for a short distance to a bench and a bridge (built by the army). This is a wonderful spot, with fine views of the ancient pine trees high above the river. The walk ends here, and the return is by the same route. You can cross the bridge to explore the pinewood on the other side, but there are no paths and it isn't possible to return down the far bank, so you'll have to come back to the bridge.
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