Scotland
An Cruachan
705M
2313FT
About An Cruachan
Rising from the rugged Applecross peninsula, this Graham offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Torridon giants. Its rocky, complex terrain is characteristic of the North West Highlands, providing a challenging underfoot experience that culminates in a spectacular vantage point overlooking the Inner Sound and the jagged profile of the Isle of Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
101st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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237m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on a foundation of banded rocks and dark stone. These are layered with tough, hardened sandstone to form the rugged landscape.
Find It
Latitude
57.3732°N
Longitude
5.1719°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'the conical hill' or 'the stack', a descriptor shared by several peaks across Scotland that present a sharp, well-defined profile from a distance.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a commanding view of the Crowlin Islands and the sprawling Applecross hills, with the massive sandstone cliffs of Beinn Bhàn dominating the view to the north.
- •Access is frequently gained from the Bealach na Bà, the historic cattle drovers' pass and famously steep mountain road that reaches an elevation of 626 metres nearby.
- •As a Graham—a Scottish hill between 2,000 and 2,500 feet with a drop of at least 150 metres—it is often climbed alongside its higher neighbour, Sgùrr a' Chaorachain.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist offers an excellent chance to practice micro-navigation, as the 'conical' peak actually reveals itself to be a complex series of knolls and peat hags.