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Beinn a' Chleibh Title Image
Meaning Hill of the chest
Altitude 916 metres     (Munro)
Grid Ref. NN25052559
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Beinn a' Chleibh
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Beinn a' Chleibh from about two thirds of the way up Ben Lui the cairn is at the far left of the picture.

© Roddy Spence

Image by Roddy Spence
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Mountain Description
Beinn a' Chleibh, one of the smallest Munros, is linked to the magnificant Ben Lui by a 1.6km ridge that separates Coire Annaich from Fionn Choirein. This mountain is almost always climbed from Ben Lui on this ridge. Beinn a' Chleibh has a craggy top, especially on the N and NE slopes and the ascent is steep in places.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1400 m 24.08 km 7.5 hrs Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh  This is the best route to Ben Lui the ascent from Coire Gaothach is steep but not difficult, however, Stob Garbh is difficult when there is ice on the tops. 4 / 5
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Colin and Stephen on the summit. Hitched a lift back to Dalrigh from the A85. 22/05/08

© Sam Marshall

Image by Sam Marshall

summit of beinn a chelibh march 16 3008..amazin day

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at the top of Beinn a Chleibh with the Cruachan Ridge in the background on 22/8/07.2 down 2 to go that day.

© Ian Mather

Image by Ian Mather

David Mac (Smeagol) on Beinn a' Chleibh

© David Fleming

Image by David Fleming

Me and Duddly on top of Beinn a Chleibh with some cracking views after dropping out the cloud on top of Ben Lui.

© Alister Richmond

Image by Alister Richmond

Peter Dyson on summit. 21/10/2005, 1440.

© Peter Dyson

Image by Peter Dyson
Weather & Maps, etc ...
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Ben Lomond
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West Highlands
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Beinn a Chleibh
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Local Accommodation Options
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9.2 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
9.2 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
9.2 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
16.0 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
16.3 km Glenardran House - Crianlarich , FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300236
21.8 km Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA   Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
22.5 km Burnbrae B & B - Shore Road Arrochar, G83 7AG   Tel: 01301 702988
23.9 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
29.3 km Inverbeg Holiday Park - Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 8PD   Tel: 01436 860267
32.2 km Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA   Tel: 01877 384208
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