Fisherfields with a dog?

[madasa mongoose]

Has anyone climbed the Fisherfields with a dog? From the description I'm now worried about losing Corrie girl in a bog!

[KeithS]

I have often gone into Fisherfield, with and without a dog. I don't see any extra problems compared to anywhere else. I walked from Dundonnell to Poolewe over three days with a dog and there were no difficulties, although we do tend to keep him close. If your dog runs off after deer you would have a very big area to search. Yes, there are some boggy areas but no worse (probably better than) areas like Rannoch Moor. There are not many sheep to chase deep in Fisherfield.
Hope that is of some help.
Keith

[madasa mongoose]

Thanks Keith. That's really helpful

[monty]

Hi Shirley,
If you are planning to do walk all the munros, then Ruadh Stac Mor will be a problem. I do not think it would be wise to try to take Corrie up or down the South West face of this munro. (This is the normal route). In my opinion it would be far to dangerous. Sorry

[Kevin29035]

Hi Shirley,
If you are planning to do walk all the munros, then Ruadh Stac Mor will be a problem. I do not think it would be wise to try to take Corrie up or down the South West face of this munro. (This is the normal route). In my opinion it would be far to dangerous. Sorry

Hmm not sure I agree? Didn't seem that bad and I can think of a lot worse.

[monty]

Hi Kevin.
I am erring on the side of caution here. Corrie is a big dog and I think Shirley will be on here own. cheers

[KeithS]

Hi, I can certainly see, and agree with, Monty's concerns about the south west face of Ruadh Stac Mor, it is steep and care needs to be taken. The north east approach is also full of very rocky rocks. These would only be of concern if planning the full circuit though. There are other ways up that mountain which are not so steep, and the awkward bits can be avoided. It would be a shame to avoid the whole area, as opposed to just some tricky bits.

[b-illie]

So the bog south of Shenavall Bothy is as ordinary as any other and just what walkers and dog owners have to reckon with? That's frightening. We found it hellish but I cannot compare it for lack of data of other places, so any comment on the average nature of this bog would be much appreciated.

[KeithS]

I've been through that 'bog' on the south-west side of the Abhainn Strath na Sealga four times, once with a dog. I got wet once and stayed dry three times . It just depends on the conditions. Obviously care must be taken but even when wet I found it more 'squishy' than 'quagmire'. I've been in just as boggy places throughout the Highlands, not to mention other places, try Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, they are far worse.

[madasa mongoose]

Thanks all for your comments. I'm hoping to do the round – weather and fitness permitting – so may leave Corrie at home to be on the safe side. She’ll be miffed though!

[monty]

Hi Shirley
Maybe you need someone to tag along and take Corrie around any obstacles that may present themselves. I am sure a call out to the guys and girls on this site will help. Depending upon the dates I might be free to come along.

[madasa mongoose]

Thanks Monty. I'm going with a friend but you'd be very welcome to tag along if you're free - last week in June, weather permitting. Not sure you'll be able to keep up with us though

[monty]

If you have company then it should not be a problem. Are you wild camping overnight or staying at Shenavil and doing the walk in one day? You could take corrie with you and stop at the base of RSM. then each in turn ascend it and then descend back to Corrie in the Corrie hahaha. Then you could have a choice. You could walk North West on the track past RSM for 3kms and then follow the track East for 5kms back to the track which leads to Larachantivore and back to Shenavil. Or head directly East from the base of RSM and try to find a track out of the valley. (This would be about 5km shorter than the previous option.)

[madasa mongoose]

Oh meh goad! That's a lot of information for my little head But thanks!

We're planning to wild camp where the WH route description suggested and tackle the round clockwise from there the next day, so finishing on RSM. Another consideration for taking/not taking Corrie is the weight we'd need to carry. Big dog = big food + big tent!

If only I knew a very fit hillwalker who could act as packhorse....

[monty]

. Fit a saddle and i could go round on corries back