Beinn a' Chroin East Top

Sitting at the eastern end of a complex, knobbly summit ridge, this Munro Top offers a more rugged character than its neighbours. The terrain is famously undulating, punctuated by small lochans and steep, grassy slopes that demand careful navigation in mist, rewarding climbers with clear sights over to An Caisteal.

• •The name Beinn a’ Chroin is Gaelic, most commonly translated as the ‘Hill of the Sheepfold,’ though some interpretations suggest ‘Hill of Danger’ or ‘Harm’ due to its craggy, complex nature.
• •For many years, there was topographical confusion over which of the ridge’s humps was the true summit; the 941m West Top eventually claimed Munro status, leaving this point as a Munro Top.
• •The ascent from the Bealach a' Chroin involves a short, steep scramble up a rocky prow, a feature that distinguishes this ridge from the smoother, grassy slopes of nearby Cruach Ardrain.
• •From this vantage point, you get an uninterrupted view east across the deep trench of the River Dochart towards the formidable twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
• •The ridge between here and the main summit is so notoriously undulating that walkers often find themselves descending as much as they are climbing, leading many to feel they have bagged three hills for the price of one.