Munro · North-West Highlands
Meall a' Chrasgaidh
Meall a' Chrasgaidh (934m) — "hill of the crossing" — is a central Fannaich Munro, sitting between Sgùrr nan Clach Geala to the south and Sgùrr Mòr (Fannich) to the east. The hill is a rounded grassy summit on the long curving Fannaich ridge, most often climbed alongside the higher Sgùrr Mòr and Sgùrr nan Clach Geala on a long ridge round from Loch a' Bhraoin.
Quick facts
- Height
- 934.4m/ 3066ft
- Prominence
- 115 m
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1050 m
- Time
- 6–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH184733
- Parking
- NH162759
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 56km
- 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
Loch-side path or approach track 30% · Open hillside 40% · Ridge 30%
Park at the lay-by on the A832 at Loch a' Bhraoin east of Braemore Junction. Take the stalkers' path south to Lochivraon, then climb the broad north-east shoulder of Meall a' Chrasgaidh directly to the summit. From the summit it is possible to extend east to Sgùrr Mòr and south to Sgùrr nan Clach Geala for a four-Munro Fannaich round. Around 18km return with 1050m of ascent for the three-Munro round with Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each.
Terrain
The Loch a' Bhraoin lochside path gives firm going overall but turns boggy in stretches. The Lochivraon flats can flood after heavy rain. The north-east shoulder of Meall a' Chrasgaidh is broad heathery hillside with rocky outcrops higher up. A small cairn sits on a flat top at the summit. The connecting ridge east to Sgùrr Mòr is broad mossy turf with bealach peat hags.
In winter
A committed central Fannaichs winter outing. The wide summit gathers heavy drift and the connecting ridges build cornicing on their northern flanks. The lower Loch a' Bhraoin approach is somewhat sheltered. The A832 at Braemore stays gritted. The relevant avalanche source is SAIS Northern Highlands; mobile reception drops away above 700m.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 4m
- Edinburgh4h 21m
OS maps: OS Landranger 20
Mobile signal: Signal gone above 700m in the western Fannaich. Achnasheen has 4G. Stash maps before the run.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:57
- Sunset
- 21:57
- Civil dawn
- 03:59
- Civil dusk
- 22:55
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
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On a long-distance route
Meall a' Chrasgaidh sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Meall a' Chrasgaidh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Meall a' Chrasgaidh — common questions
- How difficult is Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Meall a' Chrasgaidh carries a 5/5 (very challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 18km, 1050m of ascent and a 6-8 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The Loch a' Bhraoin lochside path gives firm going overall but turns boggy in stretches.
- What is Meall a' Chrasgaidh's prominence?
- 115m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Meall a' Chrasgaidh to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Most walkers start from NH162759 near Ullapool. 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 Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- May, June, July, August, September give the most reliable conditions on Meall a' Chrasgaidh. 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 Meall a' Chrasgaidh 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 Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Signal gone above 700m in the western Fannaich. Achnasheen has 4G. Stash maps before the run.
- Is Meall a' Chrasgaidh safe in winter?
- A committed central Fannaichs winter outing. The wide summit gathers heavy drift and the connecting ridges build cornicing on their northern flanks. The lower Loch a' Bhraoin approach is somewhat sheltered. The A832 at Braemore stays gritted. The relevant avalanche source is SAIS Northern Highlands; mobile reception drops away above 700m.
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