A' Chraileag from Cluanie Lodge
An 1119 m Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, climbed from Cluanie Lodge.
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 910 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1119 m
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About this walk
A' Chraileag from Cluanie Lodge is a hard 6.9 km out-and-back walk with 910 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Cluanie Lodge, A87 (grid reference NH 090 121). It climbs A' Chraileag (1,119 m), a Munro.
A' Chraileag rises to 1,119 m in Kintail & Glen Affric, 2 km south of Mullach Fraoch-choire, high enough to be a Munro. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Cluanie Lodge, A87, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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The approach
From Cluanie Lodge, follow the path and tracks towards A' Chraileag.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of A' Chraileag.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
1119 m
Other routes up A' Chraileag
Questions about this walk
- How long does A' Chraileag from Cluanie Lodge take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 6.9 km route, which has 910 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cluanie Lodge, A87 (grid reference NH 090 121). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- A' Chraileag (1119 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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