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Stacked hill |
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Altitude
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1126 metres (3694 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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Ben Cruachan
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approach to Bealach an lochain on the ascent of Ben Cruachan.
© Bob Walls
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Image by Bob Walls
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Mountain Description
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Ben Cruachan is a long rocky ridge running mainly E-W but with many minor ridges on both the Glen Noe side and the Loch Awe side. The slopes of the main ridge are generally steep and craggy. On the main ridge there are two peaks ranked as Munros, Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh. N.B. "Ben Cruacahan" refers to both the mountain and the highest top. The most common ascent route involves a circiut of Coire Cruachan with its water reservoir. Routes ascend Meall Cuanail, due S of Ben Cruachan or from the reservoir to the bealach between Ben Cruachan an Meall Cuanail. The ascent of Ben Cruachan is steep but easy as is the traverse to Stob Diamh. (see also Stob Diamh)
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Cruachan include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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1904 m
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19.99 km
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7.5 hrs
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Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh
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Moderate climb on mixed terrain. Ben Cruachan is an excellent mountain with a craggy summit, but no scrambling is required.
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4 / 5
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On top of Stob Diamh looking back at the already summited Ben Cruachan
© Samantha Munro
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Image by Samantha Munro
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Bit parky on the top of Ben Cruachan
© Stewart Howie
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Image by Stewart Howie
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Me at the top of Ben Cruachan.
© Alan Morris
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Image by Alan Morris
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Cruachan. |
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View Location
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Michael Coffield
wrote on May 10, 2009:
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White out, blizzards and knee deep snow! The impression was that it could have been a great walk if the conditions had been better. Steep start through a very attractive native woodland (quite young!) with a surprising variety of fauna. The ascent up the corrie was loose in places. The ridge was narrow, sheet granite under the snow made it hard going. Navigation in the conditions was tricky - not sure, but I get the feeling this may also be true in better weather. The ridge was very up and down. Intended to do Beinn Eunaich also, but having nearly ended up in Glen Noe twice, retraced steps off
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Craig Robinson
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Climbed Cruachan and Stob Daimh jan 06. Practically no snow on the tops. Strange! Started from tunnel under Falls of Cruachan station. There was a sign from the police warning of potential car crime. My car was intact when I returned seven hours later. Took the hills in a clock-wise route, ascending between Meall Cuanail and Ben Cruachan. Took in Ben Cruachan, Drochai Ghlas, Stob Daimh and Stob Garbh.Fantastic route, the ridge is narrow in places requiring concentration. Great fun though! Descended between Stob Garbh and Beinn a' Bhuiridh. Straightforward from here back to car.
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David Harbottle
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A magnificient mountain - one of the best in Scotland IMHO.
The standard circuit from lochawe, over Cruachan and Stob Diamh is straigtforward, but save it for a good day for the stunning views over most of the Highlands and Islands.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 49 within 100Km of the summit of Ben Cruachan. Would you like to view all 49? |
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| 9.6 km |
Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA Tel: 01838 200234
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The Old School - Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute, PA35 1HN Tel: 01866 830049
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Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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