Scotland
Beinn a' Chruachain
617M
2024FT
About Beinn a' Chruachain
Rising above the River Garry near Pitlochry, this rounded Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier peaks of the Atholl Forest. Its heathery slopes provide an honest, untracked climb, rewarding walkers with a clear vantage point over the Pass of Killiecrankie and the massive, multi-topped massif of Beinn a’ Ghlo.
Key Statistics
Rank
182nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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79m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking over ancient mudstones and tough, sandy rocks. These slopes also contain dark, carbon-rich layers and bands of marble-like limestone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO046695
Latitude
56.8072°N
Longitude
3.5640°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where Chruachain is a diminutive of Cruach, meaning a stack, rick, or heap. It describes the hill’s rounded, pile-like appearance, a common topographical term found throughout the Highlands.
- •Standing at 617 metres, the summit offers an excellent perspective of the southern Highlands, including a direct line of sight to the unmistakable conical profile of Schiehallion to the southwest.
- •Despite its proximity to the A9 road and the village of Blair Atholl, the hill remains relatively quiet, as most hillwalkers are drawn further north to the more famous Munros of the Drumochter Pass.
- •While you enjoy the solitude of the heather, several thousand motorists passing through the Garry valley below are looking directly at you, though they are likely too focused on the speed cameras to notice your progress.