Scotland
Beinn a' Chroin
941M
3089FT
About Beinn a' Chroin
Often climbed alongside An Caisteal, this rugged Munro is known for its undulating summit ridge and complex, craggy north face. The terrain is a mix of steep, grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, offering a more intricate navigation challenge than its smoother neighbours in the Crianlarich hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
21st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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136.9m
Nearest Town
Crianlarich
Geology
You’re walking across the Ben Ledi Grit, a sturdy foundation of sandy and silty rocks that were hardened and squeezed deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN387185
Latitude
56.3313°N
Longitude
4.6105°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Sheep-fold' or 'Hill of the Danger'. The former likely refers to its history as grazing land, while the latter may be a warning about the steep, craggy ground on its northern flanks.
- •For many years, the official Munro summit was recorded as the western top. However, a 1998 survey confirmed the central peak was three metres higher at 941m, forcing a change in the OS maps and moving the finish line for peak-baggers.
- •The ascent from the Bealach a’ Chroin features a short, entertaining scramble up a rocky prow. While not technically difficult, it provides a brief 'hands-on' experience that is a step up from the straightforward walking found on the approach.
- •From the summit ridge, you have an excellent vantage point over the upper reaches of Glen Falloch. Looking east, the massive silhouettes of Ben More and Stob Binnein are prominent, while the distinctive Arrochar Alps are visible to the south-west.
- •The ridge is notoriously undulating; if you find yourself celebrating at a cairn only to see another, slightly higher lump of rock emerge through the mist, you are having the quintessential Beinn a’ Chroin experience.