How difficult is Cam Chreag?

Cam Chreag carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 16km, 777m of ascent and a 5-8 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The estate track approach is good and the lower hillside is grassy with patches of crag — the small rocky steps on the south-east face are easily skirted on the right.

What is Cam Chreag's prominence?

158m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Cam Chreag to the next higher ground.

Where do I park for Cam Chreag?

Most walkers start from NN317355. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Cam Chreag?

May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Cam Chreag. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Cam Chreag dog-friendly?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Corbett · Fife & Perthshire

Cam Chreag

This Cam Chreag — "crooked crag" — is the northern Corbett of the Auch group, immediately east of Beinn a' Chaisteil and north of the A82 between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy. At 883m it is a hill of grass and broken crags, its name reflecting the band of small rocky outcrops on its south-east face. The summit is broad and rounded with views west across to Ben Dorain and east into the upper Glen Lyon hills. Like its neighbours it sees little traffic outside the bagging community.

Quick facts

Height: 883.6m/ 2899ft
Prominence: 158 m
Distance: ~16 km
Ascent: ~777 m
Time: 5–8 hrs
Difficulty: 3 / 5Strenuous
Grid ref: NN375346
Parking: NN317355
Nearest city: Fort William· 48km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).

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Standard route

estate track 25% · broad south ridge 55% · grassy upper slopes 15% · summit cairn 5%

16km · 777m ascent · 4.5 hrs

Most parties combine Cam Chreag with Beinn a' Chaisteil from a single start at Auch on the A82. Walk in along the Auch estate track, then leave the West Highland Way and climb the long broad south ridge directly to the summit dome. The traverse north over to Beinn Mhanach (a Munro) adds another full day. Around 16km with 777m of ascent for the pair. Estate ground; check stalking season activity before going.

Terrain

The estate track approach is good and the lower hillside is grassy with patches of crag — the small rocky steps on the south-east face are easily skirted on the right. Above, the going turns to short grass and crowberry with no path. The summit dome itself is featureless apart from the small cairn. No exposure, no scrambling, no significant route-finding difficulties in clear weather.

In winter

A relatively safe winter Corbett — no avalanche-prone slopes, gentle gradients and a manageable distance from the road. The south-east crag band catches sun and rarely holds verglas. The principal winter concerns are gusty exposure on the open dome and the cold sweep of the A82 corridor. Pairing with Beinn a' Chaisteil for a double makes a substantial winter day.

Kit for this: the winter Munro kit list · which boots take crampons

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Cam Chreag. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS Southeastern Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow2h 44m
Edinburgh2h 16m

Parking: NN317355

OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 377

Mobile signal: Reasonable signal on the A82 corridor; usable on the summit

Current conditions

Daylight Today

11h 49mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:21
Civil dawn: 07:10
Civil dusk: 18:59

NOAA Solar Calculator · 14 October 2026

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Around Cam Chreag on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Crianlarich station

Crianlarich Munros — Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Lui, Cruach Ardrain

9km from the hill

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Base yourself in Kinlochleven

West Highland Way stop under the Mamores

33km from the hill

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Before you go

Hillwalking carries real risk and the responsibility for any day on the hill is yours. Conditions in Scotland change fast and can differ sharply from the forecast — check the weather and the ground before you commit, turn back when the day stops working, and carry map and compass with the ability to use them rather than relying on a phone.

The distance, ascent and time shown on this page are editorial estimates for the usual line, not measurements from a recorded track — that is what the ~ means. Treat them as a rough shape of the day. Your own pace, the conditions and the exact line you take will all move them.

Mountain forecasts: MWIS and the Met Office mountain forecast. Access rights and responsibilities are set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

We check what we publish, but we cannot check the route on the day you walk it. Nothing here is a substitute for your own judgement.

Cam Chreag — common questions

How difficult is Cam Chreag?: Cam Chreag carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 16km, 777m of ascent and a 5-8 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The estate track approach is good and the lower hillside is grassy with patches of crag — the small rocky steps on the south-east face are easily skirted on the right.
What is Cam Chreag's prominence?: 158m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Cam Chreag to the next higher ground.
Where do I park for Cam Chreag?: Most walkers start from NN317355. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
When is the best time to climb Cam Chreag?: May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Cam Chreag. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Cam Chreag dog-friendly?: Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
Is there mobile signal on Cam Chreag?: Reasonable signal on the A82 corridor; usable on the summit
Is Cam Chreag safe in winter?: A relatively safe winter Corbett — no avalanche-prone slopes, gentle gradients and a manageable distance from the road. The south-east crag band catches sun and rarely holds verglas. The principal winter concerns are gusty exposure on the open dome and the cold sweep of the A82 corridor. Pairing with Beinn a' Chaisteil for a double makes a substantial winter day.

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