United KingdomScotlandCarn Cruinn

Carn Cruinn

Mountain in Scotland · 325 m

325 m
Elevation
53 m
Prominence
2.2 km
Hike length one way
57.5921, -4.8626
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Carn Cruinn

2.2 km
one way
216 m
of ascent
1 h 21 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

113 m2.2 km · 325 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
2.2 km on foot · ↑ 216 m · about 1 h 21 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Achanalt
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 3.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 5.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Carn Cruinn?

Carn Cruinn is 325 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 53 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Carn Cruinn?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.2 km one way with 216 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 21 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Carn Cruinn?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 2.2 km on foot · ↑ 216 m · about 1 h 21 min round trip. Alternative: Achanalt (northwest of the peak) (about 3.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Carn Cruinn in Conquer?

Yes — Carn Cruinn is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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