geoff cantrell wrote:Morning all, we're planning a walk to Cape Wrath in the first weeks of May, coming this way from Glenfinnan, if this bridge is gone and not replaced by then and the river is in spate, is walking the eastern side and crossing higher up an option? Or is a re-route the only option??
Hi Geoff,
Apparently it is gone and won't be replaced by that time. This is being discussed on the TGOC forum at the moment as it impacts people coming from Torridon. The message below is from the TGOC organisers.
Please be careful if going this way!
"The crucial bridge over the River Carnach has gone and unlikely to be re-built before May. This river is impossible to cross in spate and these sorts of conditions mean that alternatives in the area are not very attractive. There are crossing places which are viable if the water is not too high, but there is a point at which the river simply is too risky to cross. People have drowned in this river and we don't want it to be any Challengers. The best option is to avoid the area completely and go through to Barrisdale and Kinloch Hourn, especially those of you who are less experienced and those who are new to walking in Scotland.
If those who have submitted their routes involving this area and want to change their first few days just re-submit route sheets. If you still want a Knoydart start, the route to Kinloch Hourn is a wonderful walk and you have choices when you get there. The road along Loch Quoich (also spelt Cuaich) with a very hilly start, is quiet and scenic."