Hikes to the apex of Cruach Ardrain’s craggy Y-shaped ridge system are superb adventures. One of the more distinctive and distinguished Munros above Crianlarich, anyone who has driven south from Tyndrum will have had their eyes turned by its soaring lines and towering summit. This is certainly one of the most aesthetic mountains in the Southern Highlands.

Superb hiking on a Y-shaped ridge system

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Location: Strathfillan, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 2, 2020

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Cruach Ardrain is a 3,432-foot (1,046 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. After approaching this mountain from Beinn Tulaichean, I explored by descending off the east side to tackle Stob Binnein and Ben More next, but this seemed too steep and craggy, so I headed north before heading east as the gradient eased. The views to Stob Binnein and Ben More from this summit are wonderful.

Andrew

October 7, 2021

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Another Munro pair to make an enjoyable day, Cruach Ardrain is the second after Beinn Tulaichean. Views to the north are good.

Descent from here is usually south east, following a rough grassy (and sometimes slippy) path down to a farm track and back to parking.

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1. Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean – Southern Highlands

15.4km

07:01

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Crianlarich Hills – Cruach Ardrain loop from Crianlarich

22.9km

09:10

1,260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Crianlarich Hills – Cruach Ardrain loop from Crianlarich

24.0km

09:29

1,280m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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