Graham · Argyll & Bute
Cruach nam Mult
Cruach nam Mult (611m), the wether-sheep mountain, sits above Glen Croe in the NN10 square, on the north flank of the Arrochar pass to Inveraray. The unmarked summit is a small grass knoll at the end of a long undulating ridge between Cruach Tairbeirt and the road over the Rest and Be Thankful. The view encompasses the Cobbler, Beinn Ime and the head of Loch Long.
Quick facts
- Height
- 611.2m/ 2005ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 458 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN168056
- Parking
- NN159049
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From parking at NN159049 in the lower glen, follow the forest road that climbs steadily into the side of Glen Croe before peeling off onto open hillside on the southern slope. The crest is reached after a steady pull through clearfell and rough grass; the summit knoll lies near the eastern end of the ridge. About four and a half hours round, returning by the same line.
Terrain
Plantation tracks and clearfell ground at low altitude give way to short heather and bilberry above the deer fence. The summit ridge is broad and grassy with no significant outcrop. Burns drain steeply south into Glen Croe — care needed in cloud.
In winter
The Arrochar hills sit in a notoriously wet maritime climate, so deep snow is rare on Cruach nam Mult but freezing rain and verglas are common on the clearfell tracks. The Rest and Be Thankful road below is occasionally shut by landslip — keep an eye on conditions before setting out.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 23m
- Edinburgh2h 24m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Argyll; limited coverage on most networks.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:42
- Sunset
- 21:53
- Civil dawn
- 03:44
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Cruach nam Mult on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Cruach nam Mult — common questions
- How hard is Cruach nam Mult?
- Cruach nam Mult is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 458m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Plantation tracks and clearfell ground at low altitude give way to short heather and bilberry above the deer fence.
- Where do I park for Cruach nam Mult?
- Standard parking is at NN159049 near Oban. 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 Cruach nam Mult?
- The standard good-weather months for Cruach nam Mult are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 Cruach nam Mult?
- 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 Cruach nam Mult?
- Poor. Remote Argyll; limited coverage on most networks.
- Is Cruach nam Mult safe in winter?
- The Arrochar hills sit in a notoriously wet maritime climate, so deep snow is rare on Cruach nam Mult but freezing rain and verglas are common on the clearfell tracks. The Rest and Be Thankful road below is occasionally shut by landslip — keep an eye on conditions before setting out.