Beinn a' Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh
Three Munros from Loch Laggan, round the lochans of Lochan na h-Earba.
- Distance
- 26.8 km
- Ascent
- 1280 m
- Time
- 8–11 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1088 m
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About this walk
Beinn a' Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh is a hard 26.8 km circular walk with 1,280 m of ascent, taking 8 to 11 hours. It starts at Luiblea, A86 by Loch Laggan (grid reference NN 433 826). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Beinn a' Chlachair at 1,088 m.
From the A86 by Loch Laggan, a track leads south past Lochan na h-Earba into the hills. The route climbs Beinn a' Chlachair, 'the mason's mountain', with its steep northern corrie.
It then crosses a high bealach to Geal Chàrn and finishes with Creag Pitridh, a small, rocky Munro, before returning by the track.
Route
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1
Lochan na h-Earba
Follow the track south past Lochan na h-Earba.
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2
Beinn a' Chlachair
Climb the stalkers' path and the stony ridge to the summit.
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3
Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh
Cross the bealach to Geal Chàrn, then climb Creag Pitridh and return to the track.
Summits
1050 m
925 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn a' Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh take?
- Most walkers take 8–11 hours for the 26.8 km route, which has 1,280 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 Luiblea, A86 by Loch Laggan (grid reference NN 433 826). Parking area off the A86 near Luiblea.
- 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. Estate tracks and stalkers' paths; broad, stony ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Beinn a' Chlachair (1088 m, Munro); Geal Charn (1050 m, Munro); Creag Pitridh (925 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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