Na Gruagaichean

Na Gruagaichean is a twin-topped Munro near the centre of the Mamores range. Its boulder covered summit contrasts with steep grassy covered slopes lower down.

Na Gruagaichean

Height	1054m
Prominence	97m
Meaning	the maidens
Lists	Munros (M75)
Location	Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN203652
Lat/Lon	56.74363, -4.94031
Munro tops	Na Gruagaichean NW Top [Na Gruagaichean North Top] (1039m)

Na Gruagaichean sits just east of the centre of the Mamores range. Its Munro summit is connected to another top to the north-west via a narrow little gap, easy enough to negotiate in most conditions, but slightly challenging if ice-covered.

With a drop of only 100m between Na Gruagaichean and nearby Binnein Mor, these two Munros are often hiked together from Kinlochleven or Mamore Lodge to the south, using fine stalkers paths.

Combining Na Gruagaichean and Binnein Mòr with Binnein Beag and Sgùrr èilde Mòr at the eastern end of the Mamores range, makes for a fine day's outing on a circular route using stalkers paths.

For fit hikers and hill-runners, here is also the option of bagging Na Gruagaichean as part of a complete Mamores traverse (or even a longer Tranter's Round or Ramsay's Round).

Routes up Na Gruagaichean

Eastern Mamores
	Hillwalking route from Kinlochleven around the eastern Mamores, climbing Binnein Mòr and other Munros on fine stalkers paths and rough ridges. Peaks : 4 Munros, plus option of 1 Corbett Ascent : 2000m (6560ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 8hr

Mamores range of Munros
	Hillwalking route traversing all 10 Munros of the Mamores, a classic outing linking ridges and summits between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. Peaks : 10 Munros Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr