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Corrantee Lead Mines from Ardnastaing

  • Great views over the hills of Sunart on The Corrantee lead mine walk
  • The start of the walk at the end of the public road above The Ben View Hotel
  • Walking on the track towards Scotstown
  • Walking on the track towards Scotstown
  • Take the left track up into the hills
  • The track is signed for Polloch
  • Red rowan berries in the autumn
  • The path can be very muddy just after the hydro dam
  • The path up the hill is well defined and easy to follow
  • Great views back towards Loch Sunart
  • Continuing on up the hill
  • A sense of wilderness
  • Great views from the cairns over Sunart and Ardgour
  • Continue along the path towards the lead mines and Polloch
  • Enjoy the views towards Polloch
  • Views from the path between Strontian and Polloch
  • The path continues down towards the Corrantee lead mines
  • Pass through the metal gate
  • Deserted building above the Corrantee lead mines
  • Continue down towards The Corrantee lead mines
  • The Corrantee lead mines
  • Old cogs and wheels at the Corrantee lead mines
  • The Corrantee lead mines
  • The Corrantee lead mines

Details

The Corrantee Lead Mine is the most westerly of the mines around Strontian and can be reached from either Polloch or Strontian on the old coffin route.  The path over the hills is well defined and affords some excellent views over the craggy hills of Sunart and Ardgour.  The walk from Strontian or from Ardnastaing follows the track to Scotstown before heading up across the hills, passing the Sunart Community Hydro Dam and over towards Polloch.

Today, the mine workings consist of the remains of a water wheel house, which originally contained a large iron water wheel. that was involved in the pulverising of the mined rocks to extract the lead.   The iron water wheel that lies at the base of the stone water wheelhouse was to have been installed in the late 1860s.  There is a larger building above the mine workings with two fireplaces and a nearby enclosure; the latter possibly used to keep animals.  The buildings are in various stages of dereliction but the enclosing walls (and gable ends of the main building) survive to give a feel for the size, shape and possible uses of the building.  It is evident that the main building has been modified throughout its lifetime.  The old mine opening is now blocked up and no longer evident.  All the buildings associated with the mine are enclosed by a fence for safety reasons.

An interesting and scenic walk for a fine day. 

Route Details

1. Park in the small parking area at the end of the public road above The Ben View Hotel near Strontian.

2. Follow the track towards Scotstown.  The track is well defined and easy to follow.

3. After around one mile take the left turning up the hill on the old coffin route signed towards Polloch.

4. You will soon reach the Sunart Community Hydro Dam, being developed during 2015 as a micro-hydro electric scheme.  Continue up the hill on the path.  At this point the track can be quite muddy and difficult, though soon improves again.

5. Continue on the path up over the hills.  The path is well defined and easy to follow.  Take time to enjoy the views from the cairns at the top of track.

6. Continue following the track down towards Polloch, skirting around a forestry plantation.  Pass through a metal gate and continue passed the fenced off deserted building further down hill to the old mine workings.

7. Return by the same route.  This route can be combined with the Corrantee Load Mines from Polloch walk if you want a longer walk or are walking through the area.

Location

starting grid ref: 

NM805621

Links to useful information

  • Corrantee Lead Mines from Polloch Walk
  • Forestry Commission: Corrantee Lead Mine
  • CANMORE: Corrantee Lead Mine
  • Minerals of Scotland: Corrantee Mine
  • Sunart Community Renewables

grade: 

  • moderate

terrain: 

track and path (boggy in places)

length: 

11.4km (7.1 miles)

Type: 

  • there and back

Map: 

OS Explorer 391 - Ardgour

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Safety

Route details and information are provided in good faith.  All walking is potentially dangerous and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are properly dressed and equipped, have a map and compass, have checked and planned your route in advance and are able to navigate effectively.  Maps displayed on these walking pages are intended as an overview of the walk and are NOT suitable for navigation.  Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners and residents' privacy.  Always check the weather forecast and let others know if you are walking in the hills.

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