Devil’s Bowling Green

Directions to Devil’s Bowling Green: You can park up at NX 4140 8028 close to the end of public vehicle access to Glen Trool. Walk NE along the road for c. 350 yards to reach the path to Bruce’s Stone. Avoid the Benyellary Path, continue down the private road, cross a bridge and bear left onto the Loch Valley path at NX 4198 8050. The path is defined but boggy in places, continuing upwards towards Loch Valley, then Loch Neldricken. Turn right round the bank of Loch Neldricken to reach a path heading N. Follow this path for c. 300 yards then head E towards the N slope of Craignaw. This is a pathless ascent for c. 1000 yards with a height gain of 200 yards. When you reach the ridge of Craignaw you should see a large flat rockbed at NX 45723 83683 with a variety of stones deposited on its surface. This is the Devil’s Bowling Green. My walking route is viewable on Devil’s Bowling Green (Craignaw).The route is strenuous totalling c. 500 yards of climbing on the way up in c. 4.4 miles. Walking Boots and GPS or Compass Navigation are compulsory. Extra clothing, food and water are strongly recommended.