A' Chralaig · Mullach Fraoch-choire
A' Chralaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire
Scramble variants · up to Grade 1Grade details
The grade refers to the named ridge. The saved route's precise ridge or bypass line is unresolved. Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
Mullach Fraoch-choire south ridge: Grade 1
This grades the named ridge. The precise saved line or bypass is not verified. Grade reference
Route overview
This classic Glen Shiel horseshoe takes in two high, commanding Munros. Starting with a relentless, direct climb onto the broad south ridge of A' Chralaig, the route transitions into a dramatic, narrow crest leading to Mullach Fraoch-choire. The traverse offers superb, expansive views across Glen Affric and Loch Cluanie, concluding with a descent through a quiet glen.
Terrain and underfoot
The initial ascent is exceptionally steep on a grassy, sometimes boggy path. The high ridge between the summits is well-defined, narrowing significantly on the approach to Mullach Fraoch-choire where some light, avoidable scrambling is required. The descent from the bealach into Coire Odhar is initially loose and steep, leading to a very wet and boggy walk out through the An Caorann Mor glen.
- Distance
- 14.6 km
- Ascent
- 1,165 m
- Typical time
- 5 - 6.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Separated A87 layby east of Cluanie Inn
The route starts by the separated layby east of Cluanie Inn. Keep the gate, through lane and tapering entrances clear.
A surfaced layby separated from the A87. Park along the edge and leave the through lane, gate and tapering entrances clear.
Approximately 7 to 9 cars