Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Ben Cruachan
Also known as: Cruachan, Cruach na Beinne
In or near Lochawe.
Ben Cruachan — Named summit at 1126 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ben Cruachan in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the mountain is free.
About
Ben Cruachan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Cruachan. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1126 m.". Coordinates: 56.4268°, -5.1318°.
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Official information
Ben Cruachan is the highest peak in a range of sharp mountains located between Loch Awe and Loch Etive. It features a significant underground hydro-electric power station beneath its central corrie, making it a notable site for both hikers and those interested in engineering.
From the Wikipedia article
Ben Cruachan (Scottish Gaelic: Cruachan Beann) is a mountain that rises to 1,126 metres (3,694 ft), the highest in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It gives its name to the Cruachan Dam, a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in a cavern inside the mountain. It is the high point of a ring of mountains, known as the Cruachan Horseshoe, that surrounds the power station reservoir. The horseshoe includes a further Munro (Stob Daimh), a Corbett (Beinn a' Bhuiridh), and several subsidiary summits. "Cruachan!" is the battle cry of Highland clans Campbell and MacIntyre.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4268, -5.1318
- Address
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- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n259032678 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ben Cruachan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cruachan.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Cruachan?
- Ben Cruachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ben Cruachan?
- Ben Cruachan — Named summit at 1126 m.
- How do I get to Ben Cruachan?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 3.8 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4268°, -5.1318°.
- Is Ben Cruachan free to visit?
- Yes, Ben Cruachan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ben Cruachan?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 3.8 km away.