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Taynuilt

Ben Cruachan Approach – Cruachan Dam loop from Falls of Cruachan

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Taynuilt

Ben Cruachan Approach – Cruachan Dam loop from Falls of Cruachan

Hard

4.3

(18)

196

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Ben Cruachan Approach – Cruachan Dam loop from Falls of Cruachan

05:44

11.2km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.39 km for 314 m

After 4.26 km for 399 m

After 4.71 km for 1.53 km

After 6.30 km for 1.23 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.22 km

View of Cruachan Dam

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2

5.36 km

Ben Cruachan Approach

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3

8.79 km

Cruachan Dam

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The Cruachan Reservoir is 396 meters (1.299 ft) above Loch Awe, and is 316 meters (1,037 ft) long. The reservoir has a length of 23 square kilometers (8.9 sq mi), …

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4

10.9 km

Falls of Cruachan Station

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Start of this epic route

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

2.83 km

1.56 km

913 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

2.73 km

1.43 km

153 m

< 100 m

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Monday 5 October

12°C

7°C

23 %

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