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Name: | Beinn a' Chreachain North Top |
Hill number: | 121 |
Height: | 959.9m / 3149ft |
Parent (Ma): | 104 Beinn a' Chreachain |
Parent (SMC): | 104 Beinn a' Chreachain |
RHB Section: | 02A: Loch Rannoch to Glen Lyon |
County/UA: | Perth and Kinross, Argyll and Bute |
Catchment: | Catchment Boundaries, Awe, Tay |
Watershed: | Firth of Tay, Mull of Kintyre to Rattray Head, Ardnamurchan Point to Lowestoft, Cardiff to Cape Wrath, Dover to Cape Wrath, Lowestoft to Duncansby Head, Land's End to John o' Groats, Greater Loch Linnhe, The Lizard to Dunnet Head |
Class: | High Hills of Britain, Subsimm, Deleted Munro Top (HHB,sSim,xMT) |
Grid ref: | NN 37810 44907 |
Summit feature: | rock 8m ESE of cairn |
Drop: | 20.2m |
Col: | 939.7m NN 3765 4469 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 50 (1:25k) OL48W 377E 378W |
Survey: | Leica RX1250 |
Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 155 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
1 of 5 from achallader. | robertphillips | 13/05/2023 |
govanah | 15/04/2023 | |
govanah2 | 15/04/2023 | |
From W, Achallader Farm, good car park a short way along farm road. Walked track until N of hill then boulder hopped river immediately E of derelict footbridge then good path to Chreachain with N top a short easy diversion. Then back over the Munros | RHW | 08/04/2023 |
Dottie | 22/10/2022 | |
PVokes | 10/07/2022 | |
paulp | 10/07/2022 | |
5/5 With Pete. Warm day but overcast until late afternoon. From Beinn a' Chreachain. Descended back to the col at NN376447. Followed a rough path a short distance NW but lost it in the boggy ground of Coire an Lochain. Suspect it probably heads W to Lochan a' Chreachain, because regained it at NN368453 and followed it along Allt Coire an Lochain and under the railway. Cut across rough ground to cross the river and reach the track on the far side. Walked along this back to the car just off the A82 near Achallader Farm. | millionmts | 03/08/2021 |
supermario | 16/06/2021 | |
pab | 16/10/2020 | |
Strathcarron | 19/09/2020 | |
Had a cracking day, on the hills with Nicky Creadland bagging two Munros; Beinn Achaladair (1038m) and Beinn a’ Chreachain (1081m) and the two subsidiary Munro Tops. Accessed from Achallader Farm off the A82 just north of Bridge of Orchy, it started a bit misty and the midges were out in force, but they had fled and the sun had come out by the time we reached the south Top of Beinn Achaladair. The views down to Loch Tulla and across Rannoch Moor were stunning, we had a slight confusion on the summit of Beinn Achaladair, as the summit photo was taken at the cairn at 1036m, rather than the actually summit at 1038m, but as we had walked over the summit, we still bagged the Munro. While ascending Beinn a’ Chreachain the mist came in, which denied us a view, but since we had already been spoilt with the views, I’m not complaining, 09:15 hours all in. | chillyman8 | 19/08/2020 |
Kendall | 03/08/2020 | |
Hal & Rafe | 21/09/2019 | |
Sick Kid | 02/09/2018 | |
kitmacleod | 01/01/2018 | |
Neil Midgley | 19/09/2017 | |
Parked at Pubil (end of public road in Glen Lyon) and cycled track along N shore of Loch Lyon to the ford in Gleann Meurain (NN394426) (easily crossed in current dry weather). Then up Beinn Mhanach and traversed across to Beinn a'Chuirn. Retraced to col between the two, and roughly followed the old fence line down to Lon na Cailliche (col to Beinn Achaladair). Then more or less straight up to Achaladair S Top and along ridge to main summit. Continued along ridge, down to col with Beinn a'Chreachain, ascended Meall Buidhe, then Beinn a'Chreachain. Retraced from there and along to the 961m top, before descending grassy slopes back to track in Gleann Cailliche, and return to Pubil. | kdbennett | 11/05/2017 |
With Lynn, Peter, Gemma | nix_snilloc | 06/04/2017 |
Weather fair. | MountainMac | 20/07/2015 |
Bruckner7 | 25/06/2015 | |
Nick Down1 | 14/06/2015 | |
Paul and Terri | 07/06/2015 | |
Rannoch_Monkey | 20/04/2015 | |
Isbjorn | 18/03/2015 | |
Gavin Theobald | 05/11/2014 | |
mntainman | 12/10/2014 | |
From tent at top of Glen Auch and crossed over to some of Glen Lyon tops before returning along loch side on good track not shown on map. | dickscroop | 14/09/2014 |
justin999 | 02/09/2014 | |
alda | 21/06/2014 | |
Tammy72 | 20/05/2014 | |
Craig67 | 20/05/2014 | |
weaselmaster | 18/05/2014 | |
Sick Kid | 18/05/2014 | |
Wayne Morris | 11/04/2014 | |
chalky1953 | 03/04/2013 | |
mae | 05/06/2012 | |
PeteF | 18/03/2012 | |
carole engel | 14/03/2012 | |
Owen B | 25/08/2011 | |
GaryJones | 01/04/2011 | |
Steve Q | 24/03/2011 | |
Machyde | 26/02/2011 | |
davidpettit84 | 29/12/2010 | |
mountaineagle | 12/09/2010 | |
grimjimm | 02/06/2010 | |
alanm | 15/05/2010 | |
hillhunter | 02/05/2010 | |
victimofmathema | 20/03/2010 | |
fasgadh | 13/09/2009 | |
AlanD | 30/07/2009 | |
Colin Crawford | 28/06/2009 | |
patrick | 02/04/2009 | |
With Ian Soulsby. | Dangerous Dave | 01/09/2008 |
IainT | 16/07/2008 | |
Ben Rinnes | 29/06/2008 | |
Bright and sunny. Lots of snow patches. Looked like I had both Munros all to myself as never saw another person in 8 hours. | Jhimmy | 14/05/2008 |
Chainsnapper | 18/04/2008 | |
John Lee | 18/04/2008 | |
hill walker | 03/09/2007 | |
IainK | 01/09/2007 | |
Victor | 31/07/2007 | |
Lionel Bidwell | 11/05/2007 | |
NormanW | 01/04/2007 | |
1 of 7: From Achallader Farm. | ChrisR | 03/08/2006 |
Completed Beinn Mhanach, Beinn a Chreachain, Beinn Achalad, Beinn an Dothaidh, Beinn Dorain +3 Tops. 35km, 2690m, in 12.0hr | JamesSDonald | 14/07/2006 |
alone | SheilaS | 18/06/2006 |
john steel | 15/05/2005 | |
amblemark | 20/11/2004 | |
AMT | HFB | 04/07/2004 |
Isbjorn | 01/05/2004 | |
On York Alpine Club New year week of excellent weather, with Simon and Carmen a long walk in by the river, made more interesting by crossing a river in spate but at the same time half frozen: Simon opted for the socks-off-boot-on wading option, the others went for the walk-half-a-mile-upstream to a crossing point manouevre. 
Then it was up through a delightful patch of Scots Pine forest, and on to the main ridge by way of a fine corrie. A short detour to the first summit (later discovered to be on the list of sub-Murdos) was followed by Beinn a' Chreachain, a fine traverse of the long wide ridge of Meall Buidhe, then over Beinn Rannoch Moor Achaladair to begin the descent, again just as the sun was setting. Interest was maintained by the frequent water ice on the paths down the glen, particularly tough going in the fading light. | vegibagger | 30/12/2003 |
Mark Hodgson | 11/10/2003 | |
Longish ascent from Achallader Farm via Crannach Wood, the West Highland Railway and Lochan a'Chreachain. | yorkie | 20/08/2003 |
grumpy | 21/07/2003 | |
DaveMcS | 14/09/2002 | |
Dry, sunny, hot, good views. | iangalbraith | 25/08/2002 |
maknipe | 17/08/2002 | |
Hammered straight up corrie from east and over top on way to main summit on my own during an ambitious attempt (obsession?) to try link 24 marilyns in 24 hours. Petered out a lot later in the small hours after a substantial effort. Going well at this early stage and a beautiful lonely corrie. | Chris Pearson | 01/06/2002 |
silverhow | 26/07/2001 | |
Barry Smith | 15/07/2001 | |
With Rod Munro after gully climb | bertbarnett123 | 25/02/2001 |
jimbloomer | 10/11/2000 | |
Crawford Lindsay | 22/01/2000 | |
benarmine | 01/01/2000 | |
jenx | 18/12/1999 | |
N.Morters | 20/11/1999 | |
dave g | 19/07/1999 | |
Tricky | 04/05/1999 | |
On descent from main top, last of day along ridge from Achallader. | PeterD | 01/05/1999 |
nicolajane | 21/11/1998 | |
BaggerGutt | 10/07/1998 | |
Cloudy but dry with tops clear most of time. | Dugswell2 | 05/06/1998 |
Corvid Fiesta | 11/05/1998 | |
Crawford Lindsay | 11/05/1998 | |
wintergreen | 10/05/1998 | |
neilsan | 31/01/1998 | |
KennyB | 25/01/1998 | |
With MVW/AB/LM - cycled up to north and did circuit around BC, BA, BM, plus tops. Came through this way too in LAMM 2007 | nordicstar | 11/10/1997 |
RS AB LS. MTB from Achallader to Gorton then Beinn a'Chreachain, Meall Buidhe, Beinn Achaladair, Beinn Chuirn & Beinn Mhanach. Return to Goeton through Glean Meran. A fine bright cold day. | Vin | 11/10/1997 |
Trailmaister | 01/10/1996 | |
Fletch | 16/05/1996 | |
andy.painter | 29/12/1995 | |
felltop | 26/08/1995 | |
tim747 | 19/08/1995 | |
on nice way off Beinn a'Chreachain(qv) | pwheeler | 02/06/1995 |
First summit reached on this Achaladair circuit. | Aye Jimmy | 08/10/1994 |
MuckleG | 09/05/1994 | |
On end of traverse of the Beinn Achaladair ridge | Galltywenallt | 17/04/1994 |
Minto | 13/06/1993 | |
interloper | 01/05/1993 | |
lordtonult | 15/03/1993 | |
Smudge | 01/02/1993 | |
sclater | 18/08/1992 | |
bootsbootes | 21/06/1992 | |
a solo beautiful spring day, so unusual, often down to a T shirt. 
Beinn Achaladair South Top to Beinn a'Chreachain and all subsiduary | Shutterlag | 11/04/1992 |
Ken_Stewart | 01/09/1991 | |
rdhumble | 17/08/1991 | |
N.Morters | 17/08/1991 | |
Evening round of Beinn Mhanach, Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a'Chreachain. But long way back along railway in the dark. | Eddie | 24/07/1991 |
Clach Liath | 27/05/1991 | |
vuirich | 21/07/1990 | |
Tony S | 12/05/1990 | |
Isbjorn | 07/05/1990 | |
jabbott1968 | 01/01/1990 | |
Lindsay M | 19/11/1989 | |
Rod M | 19/11/1989 | |
Alan Whatley | 29/07/1987 | |
With: hb; Parked A82 by Achallader Fm. Walked through Fm & over railway. Up Allt Coire Achaladair to ridge & NE to top & summit. Descend to bealach & up to Meall Buidhe before ascent to Beinn a'Chreachain. Down by Lochan & Crannoch Wood. Dotterel on top. | Ian Baines | 28/05/1987 |
With: ib; | Helen Baines | 28/05/1987 |
rogreeves | 17/05/1987 | |
daviemore | 15/11/1986 | |
Colinmac2005 | 14/09/1986 | |
Alan Moore | 28/07/1985 | |
Ainsyboy | 23/04/1985 | |
Kiltie | 15/12/1984 | |
David Bell | 12/02/1984 | |
Iwanna Gethigh | 08/08/1983 | |
Pete R | 14/04/1983 | |
With Sadie from Achallader Farm. On broad track by Water of Tulla, Through Crannach Woods, swamp, over railway and plod on steep tussock to end of ridge. to t'other. | arranc | 31/05/1982 |
David Purchase | 13/09/1980 | |
Up from Gorton bothy. | ARM | 07/08/1980 |
GordonAdshead | 01/02/1973 | |
kanderson | 01/01/1970 | |
Norrie Muir | 01/01/1968 | |
Not logged. Date not known. | ngthack | 01/01/1964 |
curlebd | 01/01/1950 | |
Chainsnapper | blank | |
JimT | blank | |
Grimpeur1234 | blank | |
Marra1 | blank | |
peakrodent | blank | |
Belfarm | blank | |
StueyB | blank | |
Stickman | blank |