Ben Cruachan from Cruachan visitor centre
An 1127 m Munro in Glen Coe, climbed from Cruachan visitor centre.
- Distance
- 10.7 km
- Ascent
- 1290 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1127 m
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About this walk
Ben Cruachan from Cruachan visitor centre is a hard 10.7 km out-and-back walk with 1,290 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Cruachan visitor centre (grid reference NN 079 267). It climbs Ben Cruachan (1,127 m), a Munro.
At 1,127 m (3,698 ft), Ben Cruachan is one of the Munros of Glen Coe, standing 3 km west of Stob Daimh. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Cruachan visitor centre, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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1
The approach
From Cruachan visitor centre, follow the path and tracks towards Ben Cruachan.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Ben Cruachan.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
1127 m
On the way
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Falls of CruachanWaterfall · on the route
Other routes up Ben Cruachan
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Cruachan from Cruachan visitor centre take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 10.7 km route, which has 1,290 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 Cruachan visitor centre (grid reference NN 079 267). 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?
- Ben Cruachan (1127 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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