Cnap Cruinn from Fersit

The track begins by Inverlair

In Glen Spean, on the A86 around 6km east of Roy Bridge, a narrow road head south marked towards Fersit. Follow this road as it crosses over the West Highland railway line, followed by a bridge that spans the dramatic gorge of the River Spean before entering woodland. The road reaches the houses at Inverlair, where the route to Cnap Cruinn begins via an estate track.

Parking at Inverlair is discouraged, therefore continue along the road a short distance beyond Inverlair and out of woodland - there are spaces to park before reaching the bridge over the Allt Lair.

On the track heading in, Sgurr Innse comes into view

Return to estate track by Inverlair . On bike or foot, pass through a gate and follow the estate track heading south through woodland and aside forestry. The track climbs gently and gradually curves southwest, with fine views opening up towards Sgùrr Innse and Stob Bàn of the Grey Corries ahead.

As the track turns more directly south around a bend in the river, Cnap Cruinn comes into view. Continue until a junction in the track - take the right fork, which leads northwest through a break in forestry. Follow this track until by a small hydro dam .

Cnap Cruinn's slopes from by the small dam

Cnap Cruinn's slopes from by the small dam

On Cnap Cruinn's summit looking to the Grey Corries

A straightforward return could be made by re-tracing footsteps back the same way, but we instead opted for a circular route.

From Cnap Cruinn's summit, head south then southeast, aiming towards the Allt Lair. The terrain down this is mostly grassy and on a gentle slope, making for a pleasant and easy descent. Upon reaching the Allt Laire, we crossed it without difficulty and picked up faint traces of a path following the river's southern bank downstream.

Faint track following the Allt Lair downstream

Faint track following the Allt Lair downstream