Ciste Buide a' Claidheimh, Shee of Ardtalnaig
Ciste Buide a’ Claidheimh is the high point of the Shee of Ardtalnaig, a grassy crest between Creagan na Beinne and Creag Uchdag above Loch Tay.
Ciste Buide a' Claidheimh, Shee of Ardtalnaig
| Height | 758.2m |
| Prominence | 226m |
| Meaning | yellow chest of the sword, pointed hill of Ardtalnaig |
| Lists | Fionas, 6 |
| Location | Glen Almond, Loch Tay to South Argyll |
| Grid Ref | NN729351 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.49145, -4.06503 |
Ciste Buide a’ Claidheimh forms the highest point on the long north–south crest of the Shee of Ardtalnaig, lying between the Corbetts of Creagan na Beinne and Creag Uchdag. Rising gradually to its southern end, the summit stands above a dramatic landslip, with broad grassy slopes giving fine views across Loch Tay and the rolling hills of Perthshire.
From Ardtalnaig on the southern shores of Loch Tay, estate tracks lead around the base of the Shee of Ardtalnaig and offer several lines onto the ridge. The easiest approach climbs the north-western slopes, where the track rises close to the crest before short pathless ground leads to the summit. Longer options make use of the tracks circling the ridge to combine Ciste Buide a’ Claidheimh with neighbouring Creagan na Beinne or Creag Uchdag for a fuller day.
Routes up Ciste Buide a' Claidheimh
Creagan na Beinne and neighbours | |
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Hillwalking route over Creagan na Beinne, Ciste Buide a' Chlaidheimh and Creag Uchdag above Loch Tay, with rolling hills, wide views and discoveries. Peaks : 2 Corbetts, 1 Fiona
Ascent : 1700m (5580ft) Distance : 23km (14m) Time : 8:35hr |
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