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The old track rises briefly northwest, then turns north again to Allt Glas. Keep to left of the stream, to the tailings of a slate quarry. Go up to right of this, onto the southeastern spurline of Beinn Dearg. Keep to the fairly sharp and mildly rocky crest, close to drops on the right, for an enjoyable ascent to Beinn Dearg. The northernmost knoll has the small cairn.

The knolly ridgeline continues around the head of a corrie overlooking Glen Artney. After an unnamed second summit (705m, only 1m lower than the main top) the ridge descends south for a col to a wide, grassy top at 618m (Sron na Maoile). Cross this, avoiding one or two peat hags. From its end, descend southeast, to left of dense peat hags. Once below them, work downhill and to the right, to descend southwards towards Glen Artney. Aim for the tree-lined Water of Ruchill opposite, above Auchinner.

The slope levels at moraines at 300m level, and becomes heavy with rushes, tall grass and bracken. Descend to a track above the river, and turn right to a high gate with a stalking notice on the back. The track crosses a field to a bridge over Allt Srath a’ Ghlinne. Head upstream to right of Water of Ruchill, to a stile onto the driveway below Auchinner.