Graham · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Cnap Cruinn
A round knoll between Loch Treig and the upper Spean, looking south to the Easains and west toward the Grey Corries. The summit is a small rock rib at the end of a long heathery rib — pleasingly out of the way.
Quick facts
- Height
- 741.9m/ 2434ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 608 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN302774
- Parking
- NN349803
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
moorland path 20% · bog and heather 50% · grassy upper slopes 20% · summit area 10%
Take the West Highland Line to Tulloch Station or drive to the carpark there, then walk south-west on the access track past the Easains hostel before striking up the long open north-east ridge to the rib.
Terrain
Estate access track, then trackless tussock and short heather. The summit rib gives a moment of rocky interest in an otherwise grassy day.
In winter
Lochaber SAIS region; the north-east flank holds windslab after westerlies. River crossings down low can become difficult after thaws given the bare ground catchment from the surrounding hills.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 28m
- Edinburgh3h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41
Mobile signal: No signal in this remote Rannoch/Etive area
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:36
- Sunset
- 21:57
- Civil dawn
- 03:36
- Civil dusk
- 22:58
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Cnap Cruinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Tulloch station
Loch Treig; Beinn na Lap; Stob Coire Easain / Stob a Choire Mheadhoin approach
4km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
20km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
18km from the hill
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Cnap Cruinn — common questions
- How hard is Cnap Cruinn?
- Cnap Cruinn is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 608m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Estate access track, then trackless tussock and short heather.
- Where do I park for Cnap Cruinn?
- Standard parking is at NN349803 near Fort William. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Cnap Cruinn?
- The standard good-weather months for Cnap Cruinn are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Cnap Cruinn?
- 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 Cnap Cruinn?
- No signal in this remote Rannoch/Etive area
- Is Cnap Cruinn safe in winter?
- Lochaber SAIS region; the north-east flank holds windslab after westerlies. River crossings down low can become difficult after thaws given the bare ground catchment from the surrounding hills.