Beinn a' Chlachair
Beinn a'Chlachair, high point of Ardverikie Estate between Glen Spean and Alder, is a long mountain with a vast plateau above corries and crags.
Beinn a' Chlachair
| Height | 1087m |
| Prominence | 539m |
| Meaning | stonemason's mouuntain |
| Lists | Munros, 56 |
| Location | Laggan and Ardverikie, Glen Garry to Loch Rannoch |
| Grid Ref | NN471782 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.86952, -4.50978 |
Driving along the A86 in Glen Spean, Beinn a'Chlachair is the dominant mountain looking across Loch Laggan. From this angle it appears as a long whaleback with gently rising slopes - don't let that fool you, there are several corries and much intrigue up here, including a vast cornice that forms aboe Coire Mòr Chlachair in winter.
There are several possibilities for accessing Beinn a'Chlachair, athough probably the finest is from Loch Laggan from where fine estate tracks reach into the wild area, excellent for biking on.
Routes up Beinn a' Chlachair
Ardverikie and Loch Laggan Munros | |
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Bike and hike over Beinn a’ Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh, the three Munros of the wild Ardverikie Forest between Laggan and Alder. Peaks : 3 Munros
Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 26km (16m) Time : 7hr |
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