Beinn a'Choin

Getting to the start by Loch Arklet

• West of Aberfoyle, the pot-holed B829 road twists around Loch Ard to Kinlochard.
• Beyond here, the road narrows and continues to Loch Arklet and the junction with the Garrison-Stronachlachar road.
• Parking is difficult around here, although there is a space for one car at the route start by a passing place, 1km west of the junction.
• Alternatively, park at Stronachlachar pier .

Beinn a'Choin

• At the passing place, 1km west of the junction at eastern end of Loch Arklet, cross the fence on the other side of the road. Follow the fence line to a gate higher up.
• Over the gate and trudge up thick grass-covered steep ground. The crags marked on map don't present any problems.
• Up to 500m, skip around the bump of Garradh , then continue northwards on more level, ground. As the crest is wide and without paths or fences to follow, navigating in mist can be tricky.
• The trig point on Maol Mor is reached - this is not Maol Mor's summit, it is is 750m north west and not marked on older OS Landranger maps.
• From Maol Mor's summit, head north-west, keep slightly to the west of the crest so as to avoid a crag.
• Drop to the bealach ahead, then trudge directly uphill, any crags are easily avoided.
• Approaching the Beinn a'Choin's summit , a fence line crossing summit crest needs jumping over. A large cairn sits on the top with amazing views.

Return to Loch Arklet

• Return to bealach, then drop north-east down grass covered slopes.
• A few trees are met further down, and a rough grassy track is picked up.
• This track is followed to the western end of Loch Katrine and the road along the southern shore is followed back to Stronachlachar pier .

Alternative descent to Loch Arklet via Garrison

• From Beinn a'Choin's summit, return the few metres back to the fence, then follow it southwards.
• The fence drops to the west of Bealach a'Mheim , then climbs up and over Stob an Fhainne . Keeping to the fence, continue downhill and drop to the western end of Loch Arklet .
• It's a gentle stroll for 3km back along the quiet road.