Scotland
Beinn a' Chrasgain
827M
2712FT
About Beinn a' Chrasgain
Tucked away in the Monadhliath range above Newtonmore, this 826-meter Tump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its rounded, heathery slopes are typical of the area, providing a steady climb that opens up expansive views across the Spey Valley toward the high peaks of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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62m
Nearest Town
Laggan
Geology
You are walking on layers of compressed sand and mud. These shiny, banded rocks were transformed deep underground by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN606981
Latitude
57.0528°N
Longitude
4.2998°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, derived from 'Beinn a' Chrasgain', meaning the 'Hill of the Little Crossing', likely referring to an old pass or shortcut between the glens that flank its broad shoulders.
- •While often bypassed for the nearby Munros of A’ Chailleach and Càrn Sgulain, it can be easily included in a longer loop from the Allt a' Chaorainn for walkers seeking a quieter day on the hill.
- •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point across Strathspey to the western Cairngorms, with the massive bulk of Braeriach and the deep notch of the Lairig Ghru clearly visible on a clear day.
- •In a range known for its rounded, often confusing topography, the summit provides a rare moment of geographical certainty before the mist inevitably returns to the heather.