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A' Chraileag

A Munro of 1,120 metres on the north side of Loch Cluanie, climbed from the A87 by its steep south ridge.

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A' Chraileag rises to 1,120 metres on the north side of Loch Cluanie, the long hydro reservoir beside the A87 on the road to Skye.

It is number 34 of the 282 Munros by height, and taller than every one of its neighbours. Mullach Fraoch-choire is about 2.5 km to the north, Ciste Dhubh lies to the north-west, and Sgurr nan Conbhairean and Sail Chaorainn are both under 4 km to the east.

The usual way up starts from the A87 at the west end of Loch Cluanie and climbs the hill's steep south ridge. Kintail Mountain Rescue Team calls its ground particularly demanding, with large areas of consistently steep ground and well-defined ridges. It warns that mobile coverage is poor in places, and that conditions on the hills can be very different from those at the roadside. There is no avalanche forecast for this hill, but that does not mean there is no risk under snow. Choose a day with a good forecast, and carry a map, a compass and warm clothes.

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The Daily for 1 November, from Scotland with love. A misty lane runs past slate-roofed cottages toward a wooded hillside.
Not farLoch CluanieA long hydro reservoir beside the A87 on the road to Skye, under the Munros of Glen Shiel, with the Cluanie Inn at its head.5 milesSee itThe A87 running beside Loch Cluanie under snow-covered mountains, a car on the road.

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  1. The broad grassy slopes of Saileag rising from Bealach na Lapain under a blue sky.SaileagA Munro of 956 metres on the north side of Glen Shiel in Kintail, climbed from the A87 by the Bealach an Lapain.5 miles as the crow flies
  2. A low stone enclosure on the grassy floor of Glen Shiel, the steep hillsides rising into cloud behind.Battle of Glen Shiel6 miles as the crow flies
  3. Hundreds of small cairns at the Loch Loyne viewpoint, with Spidean Mialach on the left and Creag a' Mhaim on the right beyond the loch.Spidean MialachA Munro of 996 metres above the north shore of Loch Quoich, climbed from the Kinloch Hourn road by its grassy south-west slopes.7 miles as the crow flies
  4. The board at the Roderick MacKenzie cairn, a map of Glenmoriston with a painted Jacobite officer holding a sword.Roderick Mackenzie's Cairn9 miles as the crow flies
  5. Box of assorted Highland chocolates from chocolatesofglenmarkie.com on a wooden sliceChocolates of Glenshiel10 miles as the crow flies
Directions
The A87 running beside Loch Cluanie under snow-covered mountains, a car on the road.AttractionsLoch Cluanie5.4 miles
Glen Affric Estate, Inverness-shireCannichGlen Affric EstateSleeps 24 · 7.5 miles
Gravestones and gorse bushes below mountains flanking a wide glenAttractionsClachan Duich Burial Ground9.9 miles

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Places to stay near A' Chraileag, and when each is next free.

Glen Affric Estate, Inverness-shireGlen Affric Estate
  • Sleeps 24
  • In Cannich
  • 8 miles from A' Chraileag
Check datesThe Lovat at dusk: white front, slate roof and dormers, lit lamps and the glowing bay window, a planter on the drive.The Lovat Hotel
  • A hotel
  • In Fort Augustus
  • 18 miles from A' Chraileag
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