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Name:Creag Rainich
Hill number:1029
Height:807.9m / 2651ft
RHB Section:14A: Loch Maree to Loch Broom
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Broom, Catchment Boundaries, Triples, Gruinard, Little Broom
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,Y)
Grid ref:NH 09603 75144
Summit feature:three sandwiched slabs
Drop:452m
Col:356m  NH098810  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 19
(1:25k) 435S
Observations:slabs are 60m W of trig point (NH 09662 75135)
Survey:Abney level/Leica RX1250
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Track then path along the north shore of Loch a' Bhraoin from the A832 CP to almost Feinasheen then northwards up the flank above Creag Ruigh a' Bhraghad until W of Creag Rainich. Before tackling the main summit we wandered over to the satellite West Top. Then a lovely, if pathless, ridge walk over Meall Dubh and Meall na Doire na Saobhaidhe to Meall an t-Sithe. Easy NE descent back to the road and a short last mile on tarmac. 5.25hrs.summitter12/11/2023
With PM.CJM08/09/2023
From the car park at 161761. Biked to Lochivraon bothy - 3.85 miles, then directly to the summit on easy ground with CM. Around 12 miles in total in hot, sultry conditions.bolton08/09/2023
Solo. Parked 162761 with MANY others, most of whom had presumably gone to the Fannichs. Cycled along rough track to cottage Lochivraon. Left bike and walked straight up hill. No difficulties to report but track surface for bike is bumpy and surface changes. Great views from top on sunny day of An Teallach, Fisherfield, Ben Dearg, Fannichs etcDampandDusty22/07/2023
4 of 4 as part of back packing trip in to Loch a' Bhraoin Bothy. On the descent such a great and appetising view of Meallan an Laoigh surrounded by the glistening quartzite slabs of Sgurr Ban - a majestic little Tump surrounded by giants.sarahk12/05/2023
biked good track to level with the col. Sleating on topjef10/04/2023
With John from the A832. Took the track W, then SW to the end of Loch a Bhraoin, and at the small bothy & house, headed NW up to Meall Dubh, before the final ascent up to the corbett summit. Return via Meall Dubh and along the ridge to the low point then descended SE back to the track to retuen back out. Icy conditions in the morning and snow above 500m but blue skies and sun soon cleared the ice and started a thaw on the snow. Total time: 5h 22minmproudfoot18/02/2023
R poor weather also bothy visit Richard Tait13/07/2022
Perfect - no wind, no insects, broken sun, not too hot. 4 hrs up & down. Excellent views.NorfolkPT2102/06/2022
with Rob Wight on a long tiring hot day. Standard walk in and out by Loch a Bhraoin. Sensational viewsalexmaclennan01/09/2021
Corbett Ghiubhais was quicker then I realised so bagged this in the afternoon. About 5 hours. Walked track as had no bike with me. It was OK, seen lots worse and the 2 bikes I did see went past fast. Walked to Lochivraon building and ascended from there. Despite it being only about 550m it was a slog. Returned by the main ridge to t-sithe from point 566. Great views.Jhimmy01/08/2021
Could have used my bike but did no as not sure of condition of track and had plenty of time. Shoud have used it. Drizzle most of day and cloud about. Walked in on track to bothy, not in use at the moment but clean and tidy, then up over Meall Dubh(Gt); to Creag Rainich(C) and back out same way. Rather delayed on way out by bull and 5 0r 6 cows with calves walking sedately along the track in front of me. Very quie but I did not want to hassle them.dickscroop09/06/2021
Biked north shore of the loch, still a disaster area, but being worked on. Over Meall Dubh from lodge. Warm and sunny after early morning mist.iangalbraith17/09/2020
4th of 5, revisit. From Meall Dubh then down very nice ENE ridge for Carn nam Feithean.Dave McG26/08/2020
Track being upgraded so is currently a quagmire but will hopefully settle downdaviemore01/08/2020
with Jonathanjwbellarby02/07/2019
With Sue, on another cold and cloudy summer day. Cycled from A 832 car park along all of the North shore of Loch A'Bhraoin to cottage at Lochivaron then up hillside to bag Meal Dubh then summit of Creag Rainich and W top. Return same way. Bikes made a good use of the track.Frank12/06/2019
From A832, along lochside track and straight up from Lochivraon.davidpettit8431/05/2019
On the last day of an iffy weather week at Gairloch. Shaky & Smithy were off Munro-bagging on the western Fannaichs, so with J along the shore of Loch a Bhraoin as far as Lochivraon past docile cattle watching the pied wagtails skimming the water. Then slogged our way up the slopes behind the house & bothy to Meall Dubh. There are traces of a path lower down to make it easier. On to the summit for a decent view with cloud coming & going from the higher tops. Very good walk back along the broad ridge picking up a path just W of Bristeadh a' Mhill Dhuibh almost to the end before dropping back to the loch. Spotted dunlin, curlews, a golden plover & lots of deer on the ridge. Much better than a simple descent to the loch.NotReallyABagger24/05/2019
From NE, up Allt na Feine then onto NE ridge. Back over three tumps.Topographer5712/05/2019
With Sim after sleeping in Shenavall. Walked out to bike at Lochivraon. Light rain at times, summit clear, grey, views. Dusting of snow on top. Rounsfell02/12/2018
KeithByTheC14/07/2018
Heathergarbo110314/07/2018
With M. Very windy at top but dry. Wonderful views of the Fisherfield munros. Golden plover near summit, many dunlin on the loch.douglas_easton22/06/2018
Along lochside, 2km past Lochivraon bothy. Creag Rainich, then on to Meall Dubh. Descent to lochside, approx half along.clashcityrocker19/06/2018
From Fain, followed the Allt na Fain and NE ridgeBLACKHILL03/05/2018
Solo. Nice walk back along the east ridge to the cairn on Meall an t-Sithe.Dangerous Dave22/03/2018
On skis, hard neve and hard work, long walk back to car in ski boots! Beautiful sunny day and views.Bongonog 25/02/2018
LAMMmarkhammonds04/06/2017
CK SheilaS03/06/2017
With Craig, Housechild and Vicky.Grinner13/04/2017
This walk was a lot easier than expected: last time I walked along Loch a'Bhraoin, the path was somewhat trying, to say the least. It was quite a surprise to find a bulldozed track. Not pretty, but a lot easier than the previous bogfest. The walk up the hill from the bothy was also easy, on relatively dry ground. The views from the top were as gob-smackingly wonderful as I expected. The walk back along the ridge was really good too!Gill01/08/2016
Misty. Will be back for view hopefully. Enjoyed run in along loch and ridge clearing to sun on way back.davechaffey30/05/2016
Direct from Lochivroan Bothy.Buteobuteo26/05/2016
From A832 and along Loch a'Bhroain to Lochivraon. Walked all the way although it would be possible to take a mountain bike to Lochivraon. 150 mins ascent, 120 mins down. Total 4Hrs 30mins in good dry weather. With Mike.Bobf20/09/2015
3 of 4: From Beinn Bheag.ChrisR25/11/2014
Revisit for trig, after the wonderful little Sim Meallan an Laoigh. Up from SW: end of loch: deer track threading up thru little crags. Descended ridge via Dubh, Saobhaidhe and Sithe.RHW11/06/2014
In cloud all the way up and downoatcake07/06/2014
With Dave Roeder. From road (9:30), bike along Loch a'Bhraoin to 113731 (10:25). Crossed river, up Groban (12:10), then Beinn Bheag (13:30), Creag Rainich (16:00) via watershed & back to bikes (17:30) & car (18:20). Low cloud & light rain, so no views; cleared on descent to glorious evening. Unfit; slow progress.dbb05/06/2014
round of 3 groban, beinn bheag, and creag rainich cycled from the road past the loch to the bothy.robertphillips20/10/2013
Solo tripInvicta1421/05/2013
With OllyJamesSDonald06/10/2012
walked in to stay at Locha'Broin bothy for two nights, reading Nan Shepherds 'The Living Mountain'. Clockwise circuit round Cean Garbh Meallan Chuaich, Groban, Beinn Bheag and though tired then up Corbett Creag Rainich and top.vegibagger28/08/2012
After Clach Toll. Parked A832 and followed easily track by Loch a'Bhraoin. Cut up at NH137749 following faint stalkers path, gets better, thru to below col at 500m. Angle up main ridge, over top and easy to summit. Great views into Fisherfield and Fannichs. Back down along ridge and stakkers downnordicstar14/06/2012
tickchazzyboy1922/03/2012
with Peter Willimott, John Rogersondavidsbatty05/07/2011
Galltywenallt13/06/2010
With Martin McKay & Bryn Roberts - circuit out along Loch a'Bhraoin then back E along ridge. Hugh Barron off bagging Grahams.SpudGunn30/12/2008
From A832 layby at Loch a Bhraoin.ChrisR16/04/2008
Parked on A832 at bend to NE of Loch a'Bhraoin. Long walk along shores of loch past bothy, up hill about 2km beyond this. Trig on top, patches of rock, and magnificent views to snowy An Teallach and Fisherfield hills. The lesser hill Meallan an Laoigh to the SW displays an amazing amount of completely bare slabby rocks on its flanks.Aye Jimmy30/04/2006
MC JC. Climbed from Fain across 6 km of peat bog. Blasted by hail and snow on summit.Martin6606/06/2005
Creag Rainich (NH 096752) S/F NH162760 Calm, mild, dry, cloudbase >3000', broken. Overnight camp at Lochivaraon prior to ascent.John Young01/09/2004
rain with full pack for 3 nights, up west stream teanga nan caiseachan & down steep north side to Eas Ban waterfallWhithaugh21/09/2002
MM HFB28/12/2000
Solo, from Loch Bhraoin to Sheneval.John Lee15/05/2000
Round of Creag Rainich, Beinn Bheag and Groban from Lochivraon bothy.Eddie06/11/1999
NIce wee hill, easy walk.gman09/09/1999
With Ken from Loch a' Bhraoin Saw a newly born deer calf Rained all dayfergie19/06/1999
Cairngorm Club weekend meet at Achnashellach. Solo. From point on road nearest to Loch a' Bhraoin. Walked on track to Loch a' Bhraoin, continuing on the north shore of the loch to reach the bothy of Lochivraon. Followed a compass bearing for point 749m*, and then the summit of Creag Rainich. It was very misty once above the glen bottom. Returned the same way. Snow above ~550m. *Subsequently identified as the Graham Top Meall Dubh.pwbellarby03/03/1996
from M Dubh. Down to col and up to top. 13.05. Cold SW wind. Klibreck (44m).arranc28/05/1995
Corbett bagging: Creag Rainich RHW07/07/1994
Walked in from the A832 to Loch a'Bhraoin and ascended from the bothy. Cloudy, damp day but the cloud was above the summit, probably due to higher ground to the west.JohnW08/08/1991
AB. Cold fine blustery winter days. Trekking from Dundonnel to Kinlochewe via Creag Rainich with a bivi near Creag Ruigh a'Bhraighad. Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair & Beinn Tarsuinn on day two.Vin12/04/1990
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