Hikes to Ben Cruachan’s incredible summit place you on top of one of the most remarkable mountain systems in the West Highlands. The highest peak of a complex massif of the same name, it rises gracefully from the shores of the suitably titled Loch Awe to the south and Loch Etive to the north west. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Hollow Mountain’ due to forces at play beneath its surface.

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Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Cruachan Horseshoe – Southern Highlands

14.4km

07:33

1,180m

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

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2. Ben Cruachan and Stob Daimh — A Munro circuit

13.7km

07:03

1,200m

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

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Alex Foxfield

January 25, 2023

One of Britain's most spectacular mountains, Ben Cruachan is a magical and visually stunning objective. Its main 3,694-foot (1,126 m) summit towers above a grand horseshoe of peaks, with the Cruachan Reservoir glistening in the centre. The hiking on its ridges is exciting but not overly technical, perfect for adventurous hillwalkers.

Adventurer Nic

October 13, 2024

Hike this mountain on a clear day and you'll see the Rùm Cuillin skyline almost 100km away. Magical!

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Elevation 1,070 m

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Location: Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ben Cruachan Summit

1. Cruachan Horseshoe – Southern Highlands

2. Ben Cruachan and Stob Daimh — A Munro circuit

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