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Taynuilt

Ben Cruachan Summit

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Ben Cruachan Summit

Recommended by 33 hikers

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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    Best Hikes to Ben Cruachan Summit

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    1. Cruachan Horseshoe – Southern Highlands

    14.4km

    07:33

    1,180m

    1,180m

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

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

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    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.

      October 13, 2024

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

        November 21, 2025

        In July 2020 I walked this beautiful route and pitched my tent here:

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          Elevation 1,070 m

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

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