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Beinn a' Chreachain & Beinn Achaladair
Total Ascent 1450 m
 
Route Time 6.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 17.69 km
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Beinn a' Chreachain
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The weather closing in nearing the summit of Beinn a Chreachain in March.

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Travel Information

From Tyndrum (A82) travel N 16km to a private road to Achallader Farm.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,450 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 17.69km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start at Achallader FarmNN32104426
1Head SSE to bridge over railwayNN32294366
2Follow Allt Coire Achaladair SSE to col (755m) at the head of Coire DaingeanNN34014056
3Ascend NE turning N to the south top of Beinn AchaladairNN34234204
4Follow ridge N turning NE to summit of Beinn Achaladair NN34454320
5Descend E turning NE to col (813m)NN35334344
6Ascend NE to summit of Meall BuidheNN35964383
7Follow ridge NE to coire rim, turning ESE to Beinn a' Chreachain NN37394404
8Return N to coire rim then head NE on ridge until clear of cragsNN37634465
9Descend WNW into Cranach Wood to locate rail bridgeNN34944545
10Bear WSW to join track by bridge over riverNN33814521
11Continue WSW on track to return to AchalladerNN32104426
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Notes

Relatively long route but easy ascent on moderate heather and grass slopes plus good summit ridge walks.

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Local Accommodation Options
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5.5 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
13.9 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
13.9 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
20.5 km Glenardran House - Crianlarich , FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300236
23.4 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
23.4 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
27.5 km Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP   Tel: 01567 820296
27.7 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
28.7 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
34.3 km Clachan Cottage Hotel - Lochside, Lochearnhead, FK19 8PU   Tel: 01567 830247
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