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Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh is a route in “The Cruachan ” region / range which is located in the Strath Orchy to Loch Leven area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular route Ben Cruachan munros Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh .
For the fit and keen walker the single Corbett Beinn Stob Diamh and Ben Cruachan but if you are including all the Munro Tops it makes for a long day.
An excellent day out with the reward of a fine ridge walk and views west to Mull as well as the usual inspiring views to north, east and south.
Distance Ascent Time
13 km/ 8 miles 1330 m/ 4364 ft 5 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the
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Munro Height Order Pronunciation Meaning
Ben Cruachan 1126 31 Ben Krooerchan Stacked hill Stob Diamh 998 143 Stob Dive Peak of the stag
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NN078268 20° NNE 0.9 (0.9) Head under railway line and up through the native wookdland. NN08112761 336° NNW 0.5 (1.4) Continue up heading towards the western end of the dam NN07912807 293° WNW 0.2 (1.6) Headup the ladder onto the dam at its western side NN07732815 20° NNE 1.3 (2.9) Continue along the track on the west bank of Cruachan Reservoir.A cairn marks the start of footpath which leads into Coire Dearg. NN082294 291° WNW 1.4 (4.3) Head up to col between Meall Cuanail & Ben Cruachan via Coire Dearg NN06912992 358° N 0.5 (4.8) Continue upto summit over bolders & stones. NN069304 84° E 0.9 (5.7) The summit Ben Cruachan NN07803048 76° ENE 0.5 (6.2) Continue along the ridge which is rocky in places continuing onto Drochain Glass, Stob Diamh & Stop Garrbh NN083306 79° E 1.1 (7.3) The top Stob Diamh - Stob Garbh NN094308 170° S 0.6 (7.9) The summit Stob Diamh NN095302 180° S 1.4 (9.3) The top NN095288 264° W 1 (10.3) After descending south steeply from Stob Garbh from this point head down grassy slopes to a small burn that feeds into the reservoir. NN085287 213° SSW 0.6 (10.9) continue along back NN08192824 213° SSW 0.6 (11.5) contine back returning via the route of ascent
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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