Carnach Bridge (Knoydart)

Andy Mayhew

21/04/2011 at 11:09

I've heard reports that the bridge over the River Carnach, near Sourlies bothy on the route in to Knoydart from Glen Dessary, is now in a very poor state of repair and it may not be possible to cross when the river is in spate.

Has anyone been that way lately to confirm this and better still have a photo of the bridge?

Thanks

Gneiss Boots

21/04/2011 at 15:13

Andy, If it is the bridge over Carnach near the shooting lodge having gone from dessary to Sourlies and taking you from the marsh / estuary then yes it is pretty ropey (or was last October). 1 handrail and a number of broken slats and a very wobbly affair. I doubt another winter will have improved it.

Mikel von Dundeeski

21/04/2011 at 19:56

The one down near the mouth of the river (not marked on the map) is a pretty substantial, modern job. It was fine 4 years ago, and looked bombproof. Same bridge?

Carnach is on the route in from Inverie though, not Dessary?

Do you mean the bridge over the Finiskaig?

Edited: 21/04/2011 at 20:01

Andy Mayhew

21/04/2011 at 20:32

This is the bridge I mean:

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/19030

It's definitely on the route in to Knoydart from Dessary, Mike

Andy Mayhew

21/04/2011 at 20:39

Sorry Mike, just realised what you meant - the Carnach Bridge is on the route in to Sourlies from Inverie, I meant it's on the route into Knoydart from Glen Dessary VIA Sourlies. Sorry.

Edited: 21/04/2011 at 20:40

Richard W

21/04/2011 at 20:39

Here it is as I crossed it on 3/4/11. I crossed some bridges in far worst states on my Cape Wrath Trail trip and couldn't use others as they were under water!

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/obsdale/bridge-1.jpg

Tough Titty

21/04/2011 at 20:42

was fine last friday. one hand rails abit loose maybe a plank or 2 gone. other than that happy days.

Andy Mayhew

21/04/2011 at 20:46

Good picture Richard - that's what I was looking for Looking at that there appears to be a stream running beyond the end of the bridge - is that the case? It might mean that when the river's in spate it's not possible to get right across

I'm trying to get a feel for the situation and what, if any, work might be needed to make the bridge safe for use in all conditions

Mikel von Dundeeski

21/04/2011 at 20:48

I'm pretty sure there is a more substantial bridge that isn't on the map downstream. Unless i'm getting confused in my old age.

Tough Titty

21/04/2011 at 20:55

i think you are- i never saw it.

Richard W

21/04/2011 at 20:58

Andy thats not a stream, its the path. I thought the bridge was in quite good nick considering the 'danger sign'!

Tough Titty

21/04/2011 at 20:58

Andy Mayhew wrote (see)

Good picture Richard - that's what I was looking for Looking at that there appears to be a stream running beyond the end of the bridge - is that the case? It might mean that when the river's in spate it's not possible to get right across
I'm trying to get a feel for the situation and what, if any, work might be needed to make the bridge safe for use in all conditions

the bridge is on a tidal plain so if its flooded past its river banks it'll be flooded all over.

Andy Mayhew

21/04/2011 at 21:56

Thanks everyone

Would I therefore be right in thinking that those who know the bridge don't consider it to have suffered any recent deterioration and that it remains a viable crossing point ?

(sorry to be a bit obtuse, but there is a genuine, quite serious, reason for my questions - it's been suggested the bridge needs replacing and, not able to get up there myself, I'm interested in knowing whether this is the case )

cathyjc

22/04/2011 at 09:39

At VERY low tide it is possible to wade the river where it enters Loch Nevis. I have done this. Got wet feet but was OK.
Friends of mine were stalkers at Camusunary (the shooting lodge) in times past and I visited several times. Their advice was only to cross this way right at low tide and to be extra careful.

snoopdawg

25/04/2011 at 11:43

If you are stuck follow the river upstream,it is possible to cross in several places

cathyjc

25/04/2011 at 13:19

Edit. 22/4 entry above. Should read Camusrory not Canusunary (which is of course some way away on Skye) oooppphhhs!!!

Edited: 25/04/2011 at 13:20

Tough Titty

25/04/2011 at 13:28

sounds like the bloke owns it(or works for the estate) and cant be arsed to go and have a look at it, hes not looking for alternative crossing points.

the picture richard w has put on pretty sums up its current state.

does that sound rude....no....thats alright then.

Tough Titty

25/04/2011 at 13:31

ok - actually that was abit rude, he could be a do gooda. ....who cant be arsed to go and look at it.

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