Strathfinella hill (the crystal maze)

[Benjaminnevis]

Well Well fit a struggle to bag a wee hill. But hae the weather was braw double figure temps in Dec.
Parked at Achenblae church.



My route is not very accurate as i was in thick woodland but was thinking this small hill would make a fine circular stroll if the forestry cleared some paths and stuck in some marker posts. I was only armed we a map of the net and compass so the trig point would probably a lot easier to find with GPS.

[The Rodmiester]

I don't think I'll be rushing up to do that one, some of these sub 2000ers are a bit of a nightmare right enough. I think you should bring it to the attention of the local access officer

[Benjaminnevis]

I don't think I'll be rushing up to do that one, some of these sub 2000ers are a bit of a nightmare right enough. I think you should bring it to the attention of the local access officer

Aye yer right Rod a lot of the small hills are on forestry commission land and are a nightmare they should be doing more i reckon to encourage folk to go for a wander by clearing the fallen trees and paths. it would not take a lot for this one the tracks are there if you can find them. was thinking ah trying the Croc next lol.

[The Rodmiester]

I don't think I'll be rushing up to do that one, some of these sub 2000ers are a bit of a nightmare right enough. I think you should bring it to the attention of the local access officer

Aye yer right Rod a lot of the small hills are on forestry commission land and are a nightmare they should be doing more i reckon to encourage folk to go for a wander by clearing the fallen trees and paths. it would not take a lot for this one the tracks are there if you can find them. was thinking ah trying the Croc next lol.

I think you need a break from trees for a while leave the Crock and Creag Ghiubhais for a wee while. I'm still not convinced I found the right cairn on GG will have to go back some day and do some searching

[Johnny Corbett]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

[The Rodmiester]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

JC, when are we going back to CG

[Benjaminnevis]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

JC, when are we going back to CG

This is the Cairn i found on CG gents and it certainly looked the highest point to me after clambering up the boulders and loose rock to deep heather and trees. if it is not the proper een then i will need to go back as well

[Backpacker]

Cheers for the report, I was thinking about heading up there as it's local to me, might do for a quick morning one

[The Rodmiester]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

JC, when are we going back to CG

This is the Cairn i found on CG gents and it certainly looked the highest point to me after clambering up the boulders and loose rock to deep heather and trees. if it is not the proper een then i will need to go back as well

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Thanks for the photograph Benjaminnevis, I'm still not convinced, better head on back next time I'm passing and this time put a GPS check on it

[The Rodmiester]

Cheers for the report, I was thinking about heading up there as it's local to me, might do for a quick morning one

Hi Backpacker, if your up there before me can you take some photographs of the cairn or cairns you find it might save me and Johnnycorbett going back, many thanks. It's a wee short toughie but the heather might not be as thick just now so that should help

[Backpacker]

Cheers for the report, I was thinking about heading up there as it's local to me, might do for a quick morning one

Hi Backpacker, if your up there before me can you take some photographs of the cairn or cairns you find it might save me and Johnnycorbett going back, many thanks. It's a wee short toughie but the heather might not be as thick just now so that should help

when I head up I'll track it on the GPS and see where I end up

[Johnny Corbett]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

JC, when are we going back to CG

I'll give you a shout Rod

[The Rodmiester]

Aye been there a few times with these forest clad summits, its no fun and like Rod not sure i got to the summit of CG either. Good effort locating the summit

JC, when are we going back to CG

I'll give you a shout Rod

Great stuff JC, look forward to it and, maybe pick something else as well, something new for both of us
Strath finely Hill maybe! Bring your saw

[McLEOD]

Crap