Ben Cruachan and Stob Daimh

Join us for two Munros on one of Scotland’s most famous horseshoe ridges

Mountains above a sea of clouds with a blue sky and streaks of white clouds.

Start Time: 08:00.

Location: Meet at the Layby for Falls of Cruachan.

Walk Grading: Level 3/4 walk. Find out more about our walk grading here.

Terrain: Varied terrain with rocky sections and airy ridges.

Requirements: This is a demanding hill day. A good level of fitness is required.

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Join us for a guided walk of Ben Cruachan and Stob Daimh

Join Hillgoers for a spectacular high-level circuit around the Cruachan Horseshoe above Loch Awe. This is one of the most dramatic mountain days in the Southern Highlands, featuring rugged ridgelines, sweeping views, and the distinctive dome of Ben Cruachan, the highest peak in Argyll.

We begin near the entrance to Cruachan Power Station, before walking steeply up the southern ridge of Ben Cruachan. The ascent is exciting and dramatic, with Loch Awe opening up beneath and a rugged ridge rising ahead. From the summit dome of Ben Cruachan, the route follows a stunning ridgeline that curves around the head of Coire Caorach, before rising again to the second Munro, Stob Daimh. The views from here are outstanding, stretching across the mountains of Lorn, out to the islands, and deep into the Etive and Glen Orchy hills. We descend via the long, graceful ridge of Stob Garbh, completing an unforgettable classic round.

Make a base in Lochawe, Taynuilt, or Dalmally for convenient access to the Cruachan range and wider Argyll.

Scenic view of green mountains with a reflective lake in the foreground and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.

Munros

Ben Cruachan (1,126 m) – the hill of peaks
Stob Daimh (998 m) – peak of the stag

Joining Details & Kit

Joining details, participation forms and kit lists will be sent out the week before the walk. 

Equipment Shop

Please have a look in our shop, we can post or deliver items to you at the event. All participants receive a 15% discount on goods (except gift vouchers, sale items and books).

A mountainous landscape with grassy slopes, scattered rocks, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

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  • Mountain peaks above clouds with a blue sky and wispy clouds.
  • Scenic view of green mountains surrounding a calm lake with reflections, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
  • Scenic view of rolling hills and mountains with rocky terrain and grassy patches, distant blue mountains under cloudy sky.

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