Towards the summit of Cnap Cruinn

Cnap Cruinn

i Steven Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Graham Marilyn
Height
742 m · 2,434 ft
Drop
245 m
Grid ref
NN 302 774
Region
Lochaber & Ben Nevis
Range
Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
County
Highland

Summit: Small cairn on rock rib.

Cnap Cruinn is a Graham in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 742 m (2,434 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Cnap Cruinn from Achluachrach, is 6.9 km with 610 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Routes up Cnap Cruinn

Cnap Cruinn on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NN 302 774 (56.8577, -4.7851). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Cnap Cruinn

How high is Cnap Cruinn?
Cnap Cruinn is 742 m (2,434 ft) high, a Graham in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 302 774.
How long does it take to climb Cnap Cruinn?
The quickest route on TRXO, Cnap Cruinn from Achluachrach, takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours: 6.9 km with 610 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Cnap Cruinn?
The route with the least climbing is Cnap Cruinn from Achluachrach, starting from Achluachrach, A86 (NN 302 809): 6.9 km and 610 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Cnap Cruinn?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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