Fraochaidh
Fraochaidh, a fine hill in Appin with a long summit crest, is overshadowed by grander neighbours yet gives superb views over Loch Linnhe to Morven and Mull.
Fraochaidh
| Height | 879m |
| Prominence | 551m |
| Meaning | heathery hill |
| Lists | Corbetts (C51) |
| Location | Appin and Beinn a' Bheithir, Northwest Argyll and Appin |
| Grid Ref | NN029517 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.61557, -5.21354 |
In Appin, south of the mass of Beinn a' Bheithir, Fraochaidh is a grass covered Corbett with a summit crest travelling west-east above steep ground dropping to the forests of Glen Duror and Glen Creran.
Approaches to Fraochaidh can be made from Ballachuilish to the north-east, Loch Creran to the south and Duror to the north-west.
From Ballachulish, the path begins by the school and, particularly after wet weather, can be a bit of a bog-fest ! The approach from Loch Creran is through forestry and woodland and over Beinn Mhic na Ceisich. The route that begins from Duror is shorter, easier and, in my opinion, the more scenic of the three. This route initially travels on fine forestry tracks and higher up follows a fence-line to the summit.
One of the best views of the Glencoe and Etive peaks is to be had from this hill's summit cairn.
Routes up Fraochaidh
Fraochaidh from Duror | |
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Hillwalking route from Duror up the Corbett Fraochaidh on forestry tracks and grassy slopes, with superb views across higher surrounding peaks. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 900m (2950ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4:30hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
