Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean – Southern Highlands

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Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean – Southern Highlands

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Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean – Southern Highlands

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15.4km

960m

Hiking

These two Munros occupy the heart of the Crianlarich Hills, rising as high points on a great Y-shaped ridge. While the higher Cruach Ardrain stands proud at the central meeting point of the Y’s three arms, Beinn Tulaichean is the lofty termination of the southern ridge.

These two summits can…

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.66 km for 4.06 km

Waypoints

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963 m

Inverlochlarig

Highlight • Trail

This is a classic Highland landscape adorned in fine scenery and rich in folklore. In his later life, Scottish folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor called Inverlochlarig home and …

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6.71 km

Cruach Ardrain

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Cruach Ardrain is a 3,432-foot (1,046 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. After approaching this mountain from Beinn Tulaichean, I explored by descending off the east side to tackle Stob …

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8.72 km

Beinn Tulaichean Summit

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Beinn Tulaichean is a 3,104-foot (946 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's often considered as one of a pair, alongside the higher Cruach Ardrain. They can be approached from …

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15.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

4.04 km

4.00 km

454 m

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

4.04 km

4.00 km

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

15°C

8°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

January 26, 2023

These two Munros occupy the heart of the Crianlarich Hills, rising as high points on a great Y-shaped ridge. While the higher Cruach Ardrain stands proud at the central meeting point of the Y’s three arms, Beinn Tulaichean is the lofty termination of the southern ridge.
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These two summits can be claimed