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Cam Chreag [Auch]

Corbett
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
884 m (2900 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.
NN37573460
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
43 of 221 Corbetts
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
Crooked crag
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Cam Chreag is a compact hill with its summit at the intersection of its three ridges. The N ridge is the longest and gives a possible access route to Beinn nam Fuaran (Corbett) and Beinn a' Chaisteill (Corbett).

The W ridge connects to Beinn Chaorach (Corbett) at a high col (640m), and the SE ridge terminates with crags overlooking Bealach Ghlas Leathaid which offers a route to Ben Challum (Munro). The summit of Cam Chreag is almost surrounded by rocky outcrops.

Cam Chreag is accessible from Gleann a' Chlachain to the S or Glen Coralan to the W but is usually climbed with Beinn Chaorach (Corbett) to the SW.

Hazards you may encounter on Cam Chreag [Auch] include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
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.

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Picture Gallery for Cam Chreag [Auch]

view to beinn chaorach from cam chreag

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

Cairn To Creag Mhor.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

Cam Creag (left) and Beinn Chaorach (far right) from near the col between Beinn nam Fuaran and Beinn a' Chaisteall. 15/04/10

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall

Cam Chreag at the head of Glen Coralan between the lower slopes of Beinn a' Chaisteil (left) and Beinn Odhar (right), as seen from the A82 road at the Auch junction.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Cam Chreag [Auch] 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 'as the crow flies' from Cam Chreag [Auch]
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
9.4 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
13.1 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
19.5 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
24.0 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
25.5 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
33.7 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
34.7 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Cam Chreag [Auch].

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  Routes that include Cam Chreag [Auch]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1409 m 19.93 km 6.5 hrs Beinn Odhar, Cam Chreag [Auch] and Beinn Chaorach  A long route over three peaks (901m, 885m and 818m) on steep grass slopes. Strenuous, but not technically difficult.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Cam Chreag [Auch]

  Baggers Gallery for Cam Chreag [Auch]

peter cam chreag ben nevis in background

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

cam chreag

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

Myself and David Peden at smmit Cam Chreag 13/02/10

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Bruce July 01 2009. Corbett 3 of 5. This was the easiest of them all as I ascended via the Bealach from Chaorach. If you follow what remains of a double posted fence close to the top of Creag, carry straight on, when the fence veres off to the right.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie
 
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Recently Climbed By
Vanessa Jackson on 20 Aug 2011
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