Beinn a' Chrùlaiste

Beinn a' Chrùlaiste is a relatively isolated summit at the eastern edge of Glencoe. While it may lack the dramatic character of its neighbouring peaks, its broad, whale-backed shape offers a striking contrast to the rugged landscape. The mountain's long southern slopes rise steadily to the crest, while its gentler northern side flows into the remote expanse of Rannoch Moor and Blackwater reservoir.

What Beinn a' Chrùlaiste lacks in ruggedness, it more than makes up for in panoramic views. Thanks to its detached position, the summit offers breathtaking, uninterrupted vistas - most notably a stunning head-on view of Stob Dearg, the imposing northern face of Buachaille Etive Mor, where intricate crags and ledges can be seen in remarkable detail.

An ascent of Beinn a' Chrùlaiste starts from the A82, beginning on a rough, often boggy path that climbs steeply through heather onto gentler grassy slopes leading to the summit.

For the descent, walkers can return the same way or take a circular route, descending via the undulating eastern shoulder and a soggy ATV track leading to the West Highland Way near Kingshouse Hotel, before looping back to the car park.

Routes up Beinn a' Chrùlaiste

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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.