A' Chralaig (A' Chraileag)
Highest Munro overlooking Loch Cluanie
Rising in a continuous grassy sweep above Loch Cluanie, A' Chralaig is the highest point on a long ridge overlooking An Caorann Mor.A' Chralaig (A' Chraileag)
| Height | 1120m |
| Prominence | 786m |
| Meaning | the basket (or creel) |
| Lists | Munro, 34 |
| Location | North of Loch Cluanie, Glen Affric to Glen Shiel |
| Grid Ref | NH094148 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.18428, -5.15545 |
A' Chralaig and its neighbour Mullach Fraoch-choire together form a long high-level ridge north of Loch Cluanie.
On more up-to-date maps, A' Chralaig is referred to as A' Chraileag, its correct Scot's gaelic spelling.
From Loch Cluanie, a relentless climb from Loch Cluanie up a path on A' Chralaig's grass-covered southern shoulder leads up onto a fine ridge to follow to the summit and onwards to Mullach Fraoch-choire.
With a bealach at a height of over 700m separating A' Chralaig from Sgurr nan Conbhairean, a fine day can be had walking along ridges connecting these two Munros and their neighbours.
Routes up A' Chralaig
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Above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, hiking along the connecting ridges of A' Chralaig, Mullach Fraoch-choire and Sgurr nan Conbhairean gives superb views over the Five Sisters and Affric to Skye, Torridon and beyond. Peaks : 5 Munros
Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 23km (14m) Time : 8:50hr |
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