Beinn a' Chuallaich
Corbett hill overlooking Kinloch Rannoch
Beinn a' Chuallaich towers above Kinloch Rannoch and from its summit, where there's a large cairn and trig point, the views over to Schiehallion are quite outstanding.Beinn a' Chuallaich
| Height | 892.2m |
| Prominence | 527m |
| Meaning | Hill of the herding |
| Lists | Corbett, 32 |
| Location | Above Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay |
| Grid Ref | NN684617 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.72902, -4.15152 |
Standing on its own between Loch Rannoch and Loch Errochty, Beinn a' Chuallaich is a heather-clad hill with a couple of summits, on the highest of which stands a tall well constructed cairn.
There are various possible start points for a hike up Beinn a' Chuallaich, most picking up paths and trods. The most direct route begins from the highest point on the B847, though there's very little in the way of paths to follow on this approach.
On the lower slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich's southern face, a hillrace takes place as part of the Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games in late August. This is a tough wee race, heading from the village to the minor summit of Craig Varr.
Routes up Beinn a' Chuallaich
Beinn a' Chuallaich from the B847 | |
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Farmland and forestry tracks rapidly give way to a plod through deep heather for a direct route up Beinn a' Chuallaich. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 620m (2030ft) Distance : 6km (4m) Time : 2:30hr |
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