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19th May 2023  12:15  by clochandighter

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit. Found a better route up. Swung west after the first outcrop, missing that steep loose slope in undergrowth.

14th Jun 2022  12:34  by janineharris44

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fifth Islay Trig 2022. Parked at Machir bay and walked along the farm track through the rabbit warrens. Just before the gate turned and headed up towards the memorial. There is another gate out onto the common where you can climb up the rocky outcrop via the gulley. Couple of false tops, but trig point accessible after a bit of a steep scramble. Sat on a rock platform amid deep heather. Far reaching views inland and over the Rinns. Wasn’t expecting it, but there was a herd of red deer on top. Pillar in excellent condition with all parts intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

9th May 2022  14:04  by jonglew

Gridref: NR 21983 62554   FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From ruined church in Kilchoman. Wide, steep grassy ramp up onto the plateau. Pilar retains original centre cap, raised lettering; front sight hole sealed, other 3 open. Wet, misty views... a damp day.

Pillar TP6618©jonglew
Spider TP6618©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6618©jonglew

9th May 2022  12:37  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Clochandighter and coinea. I'm not going to lie - I found this a really tough one and almost in the hideous category, could have been the awful weather today? Overall approach from NNW. Ample parking at turning loop by ruined church at Kilchoman, NR215632. An unmapped farm track bypassing the cottages leads SE towards the hills. From there follow the course of an ancient dyke until that becomes water logged on both sides. A steep muddy cattle path ascends through the scrub to the left of this which leads to better ground once higher up. From there swing right to regain the correct direction towards the summit. There are intermittent hill paths through the heather to the summit. Open grazing top. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with raised large narrow letters.

Turnaichaidh selfie ©thejackrustles
Turnaichaidh collage ©thejackrustles

9th May 2022  12:35  by coinea

Gridref: NR 21986 62546   FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Clochandighter and thejackrustles

S9071 Turnaichaidh

9th May 2022  12:31  by clochandighter

Gridref: NR 21987 62546   FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Overall approach from NNW. Ample parking at turning loop by ruined church at Kilchoman, NR215632. An unmapped farm track bypassing the cottages leads SE towards the hills. From there follow the course of an ancient dyke until that becomes water logged on both sides. A steep muddy cattle path ascends through the scrub to the left of this which leads to better ground once higher up. From there swing right to regain the correct direction towards the summit. There are intermittent hill paths through the heather to the summit. Open grazing top. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with raised large narrow letters. Flush bracket faces northeast, compass measurement 59°. Vented through three sight holes, FB face plugged. Any distant views lost to poor weather conditions.

S9071 - Turnaichaidh pillar & FB
S9071 - Turnaichaidh & self

3rd Apr 2022  15:31  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The weather finally started to come in up here after having brilliant settled conditions for the previous few days. Onwards direct cross country to Sunderland Hill was a bit of a bleak trudge then.

14th Jul 2021  11:56  by AndyS

Gridref: NR 21979 62552   FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

20th Sep 2018  15:35  by catman

Gridref: NR 21981 62548   FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

After lunch at Kilchoman Distillery, first to impressively maintained war graveyard then up through grass and heather by trial and error to summit with super views over Machir Bay.Finally back to Kilchiaran.

12th Mar 2017  07:20  by Chalky

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider retains centre cap with raised lettering.

20th Jan 2014  12:33  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

This time with son, James. A rainbow adorned the surrounding hills at the summit. Magical.

24th Oct 2013  11:45  by sky high boys

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rain then shine, weather all over the place but colourful and atmospheric. Great wee hill and a cracking beach just below.

15th Jun 2012  15:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Martin Richardson on a windy afternoon after a wet mornig. Started from the ruined church and finished at a military cementry, with a few crags to pick your way through on the way down.

Trig ©dugswell2
Trig + surrounds ©dugswell2

12th Jun 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NR 21986 62547   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Kilchoman to NE. Steep ascent thru' crags

14th Aug 2011  14:00  by timfilbert

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

23rd Jun 2009  17:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I was staying at Kilchoman House Cottages so this one was just around the corner.Took the path to the American Cemetary then SE and up between the crags.Shortish walk to pillar.Excellent views over Machir Beach and bay.

18th May 2008  12:00  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonder of wonders! Another unboggy Islay trig!Choughs on spectacular cliffs at foot of hill. Wall to climb over and fence to go under, otherwise easy. Access: Park at old church and walk round to gentle slope, avoiding crags. Scorching day. Fantastic views of Machir Bay.

Turnachaidh and Machir Bay ©Skerryvore
Binocs at Turnachaidh ©Skerryvore

25th Apr 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S9071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, metal cap, wide raised letters. Fine hill, impressive N-facing cliffs above church; flock of ~15 Chough

S9071 fb ©peregrinus
S9071 top ©peregrinus
S9071 trig ©peregrinus
S9071 trig ©peregrinus

25th Mar 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

No details noted. FB given as S9071 - fine approach from N, pleasant hill, fine view

27th Sep 2000  14:55  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10