Beinn a'Chrulaiste

Beinn a' Chrùlaiste is a mountain to the north of Glen Coe, in the Highlands of Scotland. The Mountain is rectangular, and can be seen from the A82 road and the Old Military Road (West Highland Way). Also, when passing the A82, it is possible to see the summit of Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mòr). Beinn a' Chrulaiste stands at 857 m (2811 ft), making it a Corbett.

Beinn a' Chrùlaiste
A winter view of the mountain
Highest point
Elevation857 m (2,812 ft)
Prominence464 m (1,522 ft)
ListingCorbett, Marilyn
Coordinates56°40′39″N 4°53′9″W
Naming
English translationRocky Hill
Language of nameGaelic
Geography
Beinn a' Chrùlaiste
Beinn a' Chrùlaiste
LocationGlen Coe, Scotland
Parent rangeGrampian Mountains
OS gridNN246567
Topo mapOS Landranger 41

The width of Beinn a' Chrulaiste is about three miles, and there is also a summit on the western side of the mountain called Stob Beinn a' Chrulaiste (639 m or 2096 ft).

See also

  • WalkHighlands, a guide to Scotland's Highlands
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