Beinn a' Chreachain · Beinn Achaladair
Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a' Chreachain
Route overview
This challenging circuit explores two Munros overlooking Rannoch Moor, offering expansive views across a wild landscape. The route combines initial tracks with open mountain terrain, ascending to prominent ridges and summits. It provides a rewarding day out for experienced hillwalkers, traversing varied ground and showcasing the remote beauty of the Argyll hills.
Terrain and underfoot
The route begins on tracks, transitioning to pathless, boggy sections through the Black Wood of Rannoch. Higher ground involves steep ascents and descents on grassy ridges, with some stony sections. Navigation can be demanding on open, pathless slopes and across plateaus, especially in poor visibility. Several river crossings are required, some potentially impassable in high water.
- Distance
- 21.6 km
- Ascent
- 1,302 m
- Typical time
- 6.5 - 8.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Achaladair Farm walkers car park
The parking area is about 150 metres along the farm approach from the A82, grid NN313437. The farm hardstanding farther along is not the parking area.
Dedicated gravel walkers parking beside the farm approach. Leave the central circulation open.
Approximately 20 to 30 cars
- Before you go
- Keep the central aisle and farm access clear.
- Walking approach and return
- The circuit includes river fords where bridges are missing. Spate conditions can prevent the intended return.