Clachlet Traverse
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The Clachlet Traverse is a 25 km hike over four Scottish Munro
peaks, namely Stob a' Choire Odhair
, Stob Ghabhar
, Creise
and Meall a' Bhuiridh
.
The route begins at the Inveroran Inn, near Bridge of Orchy
in Argyll & Bute, and ends at the Kingshouse Hotel at the junction of Glen Etive
and Glen Coe
.
If relying on public transport, the route involves an additional 4 km hike from Bridge of Orchy, which is served by both bus and rail, into Inveroran/Victoria Bridge. The Kingshouse Hotel is served by the Fort William
to Glasgow
bus service.
Munro
A Munro is a mountain in Scotland with a height over . They are named after Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet , who produced the first list of such hills, known as Munros Tables, in 1891. A Munro top is a summit over 3,000 ft which is not regarded as a separate mountain...
peaks, namely Stob a' Choire Odhair
Stob a' Choire Odhair
Stob a' Choire Odhair is a Scottish mountain situated eight kilometres north west of Bridge of Orchy on the border of the Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas.-Overview:...
, Stob Ghabhar
Stob Ghabhar
Stob Ghabhar is a Scottish mountain situated nine kilometres north west of Bridge of Orchy. It is part of the Black Mount group of mountains and stands on the border of the Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas.-Overview:...
, Creise
Creise
Creise kraysh in English, is a Scottish mountain that stands at the eastern end of Glen Coe, just to the south of the A82 road, some 26 kilometres South-southeast of Fort William in the Highland Council area...
and Meall a' Bhuiridh
Meall a' Bhuiridh
Meall a' Bhùiridh is a mountain on the edge of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies near the top of Glen Coe and Glen Etive, overlooking the Kings House Hotel inn and the A82 road...
.
The route begins at the Inveroran Inn, near Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy is a landmark hamlet in Argyll, Scotland.Dating back to 1751, it includes a notable tourist hotel. Located at the head of Glen Orchy, it is on the A82 road, has a railway station and is on the West Highland Way long distance path. Nearby prominent peaks include the munros Beinn...
in Argyll & Bute, and ends at the Kingshouse Hotel at the junction of Glen Etive
Glen Etive
Glen Etive is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. The River Etive rises on the peaks surrounding Rannoch Moor, with several tributary streams coming together at the Kings House Hotel, at the head of Glen Coe. From the Kings House, the Etive flows for about 18 km, reaching the sea loch, Loch...
and Glen Coe
Glen Coe
Glen Coe is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the southern part of the Lochaber committee area of Highland Council, and was formerly part of the county of Argyll. It is often considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland, and is a part of the designated...
.
If relying on public transport, the route involves an additional 4 km hike from Bridge of Orchy, which is served by both bus and rail, into Inveroran/Victoria Bridge. The Kingshouse Hotel is served by the Fort William
Fort William, Scotland
Fort William is the second largest settlement in the highlands of Scotland and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the north and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles...
to Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
bus service.