Beinn a' Chrulaiste
Corbett hill at eastern end of Glencoe
Beinn a' Chrulaiste is an isolated, whale-backed summit at the eastern edge of Glencoe. Its southern slopes rise steadily to the crest, while the northern side merges into the wilderness of Rannoch Moor. Though less dramatic than its neighbours, the hill's detached position provides breathtaking panoramic views.Beinn a' Chrulaiste
| Height | 857m |
| Prominence | 464m |
| Meaning | rocky hill |
| Lists | Corbetts, 82 |
| Location | North of Glencoe, Northwest Argyll and Appin |
| Grid Ref | NN246566 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.6689, -4.86352 |
Beinn a' Chrulaiste 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' Chrulaiste 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' Chrulaiste 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' Chrulaiste
Beinn a' Chrulaiste from Glencoe | |
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A fairly straightforward hike on a rough path to the summit of Beinn a' Chrulaiste, from where views are quite outstanding over Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and in particular to Etive Mor. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 700m (2300ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 4hr |
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