Glencoe is famous for its dramatic landscape, with towering peaks of what appear to be impenetrable rocky buttresses lining both sides of the glen, however, tucked amongst them is Beinn a'Chrulaiste. Standing at a mere 857m/2811ft, Beinn a'Chrulaiste may not be a Munro, or get the footfall like its larger neighbours, but what it lacks in a little height it certainly makes up for in panoramic views, arguably some of the best of any Scottish mountain!
Our walk amongst the giants of Glencoe starts at Altnafeadh, where roadside parking is available. The ascent begins almost immediately with a kilometre or so of relatively steep ground up the western side of the mountain, however, the reward is worth the effort as the views across Glencoe quickly come in to sight above the tree line.
After a few hundred metres of climbing we reach the small shoulder summit of Stob Beinn a'Chrulaiste, at 639m. From here the topography eases as the broad expanse of the upper half of Beinn a'Chrulaiste opens up. This portion of the mountain is much easier going on the legs and gives you more time to enjoy the views as we follow the wide grassy western ridge towards the summit. Dotted with small mountain lochans this is a lovely section of the walk.
Reaching the summit the full panorama of Glencoe and the surrounding landscape is revealed. With the Glencoe Munro's to the South and West, Rannoch Moor & the Blackwater Reservoir to the East and the Marmores & Ben Nevis to the North.
After a few hundred metres of climbing we reach the small shoulder summit of Stob Beinn a'Chrulaiste, at 639m. From here the topography eases as the broad expanse of the upper half of Beinn a'Chrulaiste opens up. This portion of the mountain is much easier going on the legs and gives you more time to enjoy the views as we follow the wide grassy western ridge towards the summit. Dotted with small mountain lochans this is a lovely section of the walk.
Reaching the summit the full panorama of Glencoe and the surrounding landscape is revealed. With the Glencoe Munro's to the South and West, Rannoch Moor & the Blackwater Reservoir to the East and the Marmores & Ben Nevis to the North.
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Key Information: Group Size: Up to 8 Distance: 6km/4miles. Ascent: 550m Time: 4-6 hours |
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Price:
First person - £130, plus £20pp thereafter*:
Included in the Cost:
Optional Extras:
Advice and logistical support towards transportation and/or accommodation can be arranged at additional cost. Please let Terra Via know at the time of booking if required.
To Make a booking please use the Contact Us page to get in touch.
First person - £130, plus £20pp thereafter*:
- 1 Person = £130
- 2 People = £150
- 3 People = £170, etc...
Included in the Cost:
- Full days guidance by a qualified Mountain Leader,
- Waterproof map of the area for each attendee,
- Group access to any photos taken during the day.
Optional Extras:
Advice and logistical support towards transportation and/or accommodation can be arranged at additional cost. Please let Terra Via know at the time of booking if required.
To Make a booking please use the Contact Us page to get in touch.
If there are any other walks you are interested in, please don't hesitate to Contact Us to discuss your requirements.
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* There is 10% non-refundable deposit included within the stated prices to cover costs incurred upon unforced cancellation.
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