Cruach Ardrain - snow

[Stu101]

Anyone know what the snow conditions up there are like at the moment?

Thanks

[jmarkb]

I would expect soft wet snow, but still quite extensive cover on the tops. Slow thaw set to continue over the next few days.

[Stu101]

Thanks

[davekeiller]

Here's a link to the webcam showing Ben More (the one at Crianlarich)
http://www.benmorewebcam.co.uk/

Definitely still some snow around near the top.

[Stu101]

Thanks Dave.

Thinking of doing this one on Saturday from the Crainlarich side.

Anyone got any idea on the best route?

Come across a couple - mainly the one starting at community woodland (longer, less steep), and one starting on a layby on the A82 (shorter, steeper).

Be grateful for anyones views.

[jmarkb]

I would recommend starting as for https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/an-caisteal.shtml then crossing the bridge at NN378229 and heading up onto Grey Heights: it's not particularly steep. This saves all the faffing about in the forestry, and is more convenient if you are including Tulaichean as well.

[Stu101]

I would recommend starting as for https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/an-caisteal.shtml then crossing the bridge at NN378229 and heading up onto Grey Heights: it's not particularly steep. This saves all the faffing about in the forestry, and is more convenient if you are including Tulaichean as well.

thanks, jmarkb.

[jmarkb]

You’re very welcome! Hope you have a good day out.

[Stu101]

You’re very welcome! Hope you have a good day out.

Aye, it was cracking.

Felt fairly smug as well speaking to all the folk who had slogged through the forest

Cheers, again