Streap
Rugged Corbett peak above Glen Finnan
Overlooking the forest plantations of Glen Finnan, a long series of hillsides stretch north-eastwards towards Glen Pean and Loch Arkaig. The highest point on this ridge is Streap, a rugged summit, just a few metres short of Munro height.Streap
| Height | 909m |
| Prominence | 438m |
| Meaning | climbing hill |
| Lists | Corbetts, 10 |
| Location | Glen Finnan and Gleann Fionnlighe, Glen Finnan to Loch Lochy |
| Grid Ref | NM946863 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.923, -5.37553 |
Just missing out on Munro height by a few metres, Streap is nonetheless a superb and rugged peak.
Standing above Glen Finnan to its west, an approach can be made from this direction using a tarred estate road and a more recently constructed hydro-works track. There is some steep hillside to hike up to gain the crest south-west of Streap's summit, ending with some scrambling along a narrow crest to reach its top.
Approaching from the forest tracks in Gleann Dubh Lighe enables Streap and nearby Braigh nan Uamhachnan to be combined into one route and avoids the scramble to Streap's summit.
Routes up Streap
Corryhully Horseshoe | |
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Beginning from the famed Glenfinnan Viaduct, a tarred road travels to Corryhully bothy and to the foot of a rugged circuit of crests leading to Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm. Streap can also be bagged from this direction. Peaks : 2 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 7:40hr |
Streap and Braigh nan Uamhachan | |
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Two long ridges extend northwards from the 'Road to the Isles,' leading to the Corbett summits of Streap and Braigh nan Uamhachan. Hiking from Gleann Dubh Lighe, these peaks can be combined into a single route. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1700m (5580ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:20hr |
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