Achallader and Coire Achaladair up Beinn a' Chreachain: route map, distance and time
1,081 m · Perth and Kinross
Beinn a' Chreachain is a 1081m Munro north-east of Bridge of Orchy, the highest of the Achallader hills above Rannoch Moor.
Climb into Coire Achaladair and onto the ridge, then follow it east over Beinn Achaladair and Meall Buidhe to the summit.
Achallader and Coire Achaladair at a glance
| Distance | 12.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,256 m |
| Time up | 4h 30m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 7h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Achallader farm |
| Start grid reference | NN 322 442 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 373 440 |
Achallader and Coire Achaladair map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Achallader and Coire Achaladair takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 40m | 5h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 4h 30m | 7h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 5h 35m | 8h 35m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:45. Start by 08:45 to be down before dark, allowing 7h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:43. Start by 08:43 to be down before dark, allowing 7h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn a' Chreachain summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn a' Chreachain right now. The main Beinn a' Chreachain page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn a' Chreachain forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn a' Chreachain
Beinn a' Chreachain is a 1081m Munro north-east of Bridge of Orchy, the highest of the Achallader hills above Rannoch Moor. More about Beinn a' Chreachain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Meall Buidhe (977 m), 1.4 km west
- Beinn Mhanach (953 m), 2.9 km south
Challenges that include Beinn a' Chreachain
More walks from Achallader farm
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Achallader via Coire Achaladair up Beinn Achaladair
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 322 442, the summit at NN 373 440), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Achallader and Coire Achaladair: questions and answers
How far is Achallader and Coire Achaladair?
Achallader and Coire Achaladair is 12.2 km one way to the summit of Beinn a' Chreachain, with 1,256 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 24.4 km.
How long does Achallader and Coire Achaladair take?
About 4h 30m to the summit of Beinn a' Chreachain and 7h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 8h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Achallader and Coire Achaladair?
Achallader and Coire Achaladair starts from Achallader farm. The grid reference is NN 322 442.
Is Achallader and Coire Achaladair suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Achallader and Coire Achaladair today?
By 08:45 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn a' Chreachain today is 16:45, Achallader and Coire Achaladair takes about 7h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Achallader and Coire Achaladair?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).