Cruach Ardrain is a Y-shaped mountain about 5 km south-east of Crianlarich, with a pair of tops about 250 m apart. The north-east one, with the cairn, is the summit, though Munro's Tables switched between the two before settling on it in 1981. The name probably means 'stack of the high stream'. It was on a crossing of this hill to Ben More in May 1892 that William Naismith came up with his famous rule for working out walking times.

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Our Route

Also on this route: Beinn Tulaichean

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

Nearby Munros

Beinn Tulaichean945.8 m
1.8 km SEStob Binnein1,164.8 m
3.0 km NEBeinn a' Chroin941.4 m
3.4 km SWAn Caisteal995.9 m
3.6 km SWBen More (Crianlarich)1,173.9 m
4.0 km NEBeinn Chabhair932.2 m
5.3 km SW