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A' Chralaig

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1120 m (3674 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH09401481
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
33 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
The basket
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  33   Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn
  34   Fort Augustus, Glen Albyn & Glen Roy
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
A' Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire form the W portion of the head-wall of Gleann na Ciche.

The main bulk of A' Chralaig is orientated NNW to SSE with the broad grass slopes of its S and E ridges being visible from Loch Cluanie. In fact the mountain has a narrow summit ridge curving E to Bealach Choire a' Chait (which connects to Sgurr nan Conbhairean) and winding NNW to Stob Coire na Cralaig (which connects to Mullach Fraoch-choire).

From S of the summit, a long ridge runs NE to A' Chioch (947m). The normal ascent routes are via the S ridge from Loch Cluanie or on the main ridge from either of its neighbours.

Hazards you may encounter on A' Chralaig include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for A' Chralaig

A' Chralaig from the South of Loch Cluanie

© Tom Gradwell
Image by Tom Gradwell

A'Chralaig seen from the summit of Stob Coire na Cralaig

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom

A'Chralaig seen from the ridge to Mullach Fraoch Choire (i.e. from the north).

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom

A'Chralaig - Summit Cairn

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
A' Chralaig Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from A' Chralaig
16.2 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
16.3 km
Skiary
Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands
23.1 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
24.2 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
24.4 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
25.1 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
26.6 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
29.9 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
31.0 km
Dunedin Croft
Dunedin, Cannich, nr Inverness
31.4 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
31.8 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
34.5 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include A' Chralaig.

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  Routes that include A' Chralaig
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1154 m 13.28 km 5 hrs A' Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire  Moderate route with steep slopes and a good ridge walk.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of A' Chralaig

  Baggers Gallery for A' Chralaig

Wee Michael Coffield on his 153 Munro and me on my 183

© Kevin Mckeown
Image by Kevin Mckeown

Myself with Andy at summit cairn,(29.11.09).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Me at the massive summit cairn.

© Brian McBain
Image by Brian McBain

Chris Mackinnon @ Mullach Fraoch-Choire

© chris mackinnon
Image by chris mackinnon
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