Beinn Achaladair from Loch Tulla

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
19 kms	7 hours	1150 metres	Explorer 377: Loch Etive & Glen Orchy

Description

Looking over to the beautiful Loch Tulla

This walk starts at Achallader Farm, near Loch Tulla. After walking through rough farmland and a couple of considerable fords, the route heads up to Crannach Wood, crossing over the spectacular West Highland Railway. The ancient Caledonian pine forest is replaced by an eerie ghost wood as the climb continues upwards, passing by Lochan a' Chreachain and ascending Beinnn a' Chreachain (1081m) by its north-east ridge.

After passing over a top, Meall Buidhe (978m) and dropping to 813m, a very steep but safe ascent through crags is made, up Beinn Achaladair's east ridge. After soaking in stunning views (weather permitting) the route continues over the Munro's south top and down a long ridge to a col, following then a good path north down Coire Daingean and Coire Achaladair, which leads straight back to the farm.

Access Info

By train: there are several Scotrail services a day on the scenic West Highland Line, from Glasgow to Fort William and back, all stopping at Bridge of Orchy station. The walk start is 7km north of the start.
By bus: several Scottish Citylink services a day, again between Glasgow and Fort William / Skye. Buy your ticket to 'White Corries'. The driver will stop at the turning to Achallader Farm, if it is safe to do so and you ask nicely beforehand! Otherwise you'll need to walk down from the Loch Tulla viewpoint on the A82(T). From the turning the walk start is 1km.
By road: where the A82(T) from Glasgow to Fort William, via Glencoe, passes Loch Tulla (just north of Bridge of Orchy and south of Rannoch Moor) turn off east onto a private road / track marked 'Achallader Farm Bed and Breakfast'. Follow the road 1km to a small car park, beside a ruined tower and the farm.

Additional Info

Part of the walk follows the spectacular West Highland Railway, as it departs dramatically from the road-route and heads over the lonely but beautiful Rannoch Moor, many miles from anything.