Carn Glas-choire, a Graham near The Nairnshire Challenge

[The Rodmiester]

This was to be something of a bonus as I managed to sweet talk the missus to attempt a wee Graham rather than a flat low level wander. As we were based in Carrbridge the nearest hill ti fit the bill was Carn Glas-choire a Corbett passed by those undertaking The Nairnshire Challenge an annual run cycle event held by the local Nairn Round Table. The start is on the B9007 on the way to Forres and only about one mile from the A938 junction

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The start of the track down to Auchterteang

The farm just beyond the trees

Auchterteang with some yellow dipped sheep

Beyond the farm heading towards the open hillside

Further along the good track

A gate and cattle grid to be passed over and through

Take the left fork at this point and walk towards the green hut shown on the OS map

Shooters hut and toilet area at rear. It poses the question at this point why don't the estates or their well heeled guests never think about picking up used cartridges instead of leaving them strewn about all over the place. I consider it litter and it annoys me as much as seeing rubbish lying about, any thoughts on the matter?

Take the left fork here unless your running in the Nairnshire Challenge and in that case go right up the hill and over

A wee burn to cross before coming to another Y junction this time take the right fork to climb higher

Highter up on the track looking back

The Zig Zag track heading up which we follow

Nearly at the high p[oint of the track on your left you will see a feaint ATV track heading up to the summit, come off the track and skirt the peat hags at this point as much as you can and follow the track

A feint path beyond the peat hags which takes you to the summit cairn and trig point

Summit cairn looking back to the track

Summit selfie

Back on track

Nearly back to the car and the sun still shining.

[dogplodder]

Looks a nice day. Did this one last year but never got round to writing it up. A dog attached itself to us from the farm and refused to go back. Never did find out if it got home or not!

[The Rodmiester]

Looks a nice day. Did this one last year but never got round to writing it up. A dog attached itself to us from the farm and refused to go back. Never did find out if it got home or not!

A fine day Lucky Me or what! there was at least two dogs which gave us the normal welcome from within the dog pound

[rockhopper]

Had this on the short list for our previous holiday in Coylumbridge but just didn't get round to it - was thinking about taking a bike. Looked a great day for it - must keep it in mind for the next time - cheers

[The Rodmiester]

Had this on the short list for our previous holiday in Coylumbridge but just didn't get round to it - was thinking about taking a bike. Looked a great day for it - must keep it in mind for the next time - cheers

Hi rockhopper a MB would be just fine on that track and save a fair bit of time especially on the return journey. From the track to the summit only about 15 to 20mins.

[Gordie12]

Hi Rod - looks like a nice little wander this - might look to combine it with something else local to make the journey up worthwhile.

[The Rodmiester]

Hi Rod - looks like a nice little wander this - might look to combine it with something else local to make the journey up worthwhile.

Sounds a good idea, think you would like this one, track most of the way a fine wee leg stretch, but not worth a full day for you.

[Sarah86]

Looking at your photos this one has a sense of remoteness which I always enjoy, always good to sneak in an extra hill walk

[The Rodmiester]

Looking at your photos this one has a sense of remoteness which I always enjoy, always good to sneak in an extra hill walk

It has Sarah86, a fine wander on a good trck most of the way getting further away from the road at every step.

[m3doc]

My fat folding e-bike still required a bit of push assist at a couple of steeper sections. The track has had maintenance work done and is a bit stoney in places, not a problem with 4" fat tyres and suspension. I left my bike at the col where the ATV track heads off to the summit and I did notice tyre tracks in the peaty sections so someone has biked to the summit.