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.
Beginning on estate tracks through forestry, Streap can also be hiked from Gleann Dubh Lighe to the south. A route from this direction allows for the possibility of a traverse over the mountain's eastern summit, Streap Comhlaidh.
Routes up Streap
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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 |
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