A' Chailleach

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

A' Chailleach

Top of Stob Mhic Mhartuin Credit: Steven Brown

A' Chailleach is a prominent hill located in the region of Argyllshire, Scotland. With its stunning landscape and rich history, it has become a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Rising to a height of 997 meters (3,270 feet), A' Chailleach is classified as a Munro, which is a Scottish mountain exceeding 914 meters (3,000 feet).

The hill is situated in the Glen Etive range, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area. Its distinctive shape and rugged terrain make it stand out amongst the other peaks in the region. A' Chailleach is known for its steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and challenging ridges, making it an ideal destination for experienced climbers and mountaineers.

One of the notable features of A' Chailleach is the presence of several small lochs, or lakes, scattered around its base. These lochs are often visited by wildlife, including deer and various species of birds, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. The hill is also home to diverse flora and fauna, with heather, moss, and lichens covering its slopes, and rare alpine plants can be found at higher elevations.

A' Chailleach holds historical significance as well. In Gaelic, its name translates to "The Old Woman," and it is said to be named after a mythical figure in Scottish folklore. Local legends and stories add to the mystical aura surrounding the hill, captivating visitors and sparking their curiosity.

Overall, A' Chailleach offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty, challenging terrain, and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts in Argyllshire.

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A' Chailleach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.678043/-4.9573991 or Grid Reference NN1857. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Top of Stob Mhic Mhartuin

Steven Brown

Stob Mhic Mhartuin

David Brown

View east from Stob Mhic Mhartuin

Taken from the summit, looking towards Beinn a' Chrulaiste. The path taken by the old military road crosses the pass down on the left.

Nigel Brown

View south west from Stob Mhic Mhartuin

Taken from a point a little to the south of the summit, looking down upper Glencoe, towards the Bidean nam Bian massif. On the extreme right is the edge of the flat ground which connects the Stob to the rest of the range on the north side of Glencoe.

Nigel Brown

View north from Sron a'Choire Odhar-bhig

Looking towards the Mamores with Ben Nevis in the far distance.

Dorothy Carse

Sron a'Choire Odhar-bhig

Looking northeast along the ridge towards Blackwater Reservoir in the distance

Dorothy Carse

Stob Mhic Mhartuin summit cairn

View towards Buachaille Etive Beag

Alan Reid

Sron a' Choire Odhair-bhig

West Highland Way lies below

Alan Reid

Stob Mhic Mhartuin

Alan Dawson's final new Munro using path to Am Bodach then take fainter RH path to gain ridge before Sron Gharbh with Alan, Bert, Charles, Colin, Eric, Iain, Ken, Phil, and moi. Colin and Ken left to return to their cars leaving the magnificent seven to continue to Stob Mhic Mhartuin in windy and rain. Name: Meall Dearg (Aonach Eagach) - Stob Mhic Mhartuin Hill number: 4015 Height: 707m / 2320ft Area: 03A: Loch Leven to Rannoch Station Class: GTM Grid ref: NN 20805 57564 Summit feature: cairn Drop: 36m Col: 671m NN204576

Rude Health

Looking into Glen Coe from Stob Mhic Mhartuin

Stob Dubh, the summit of Buachaille Etive Beag, on the left and the Three Sisters leading up to Bidean nam Bian right of centre. Having come up the Devil's Staircase we are now heading for Aonach Eagach.

Russel Wills

Allt Lairig Eilde Waterfall

Allt Lairig Eilde waterfall in Glencoe

Shaun Ferguson

Whisky Galore

About half way down Glencoe there is a parking spot which is usually heavy with coaches and tourists stopping to take a photo of this waterfall on the River Coe. Today with ex-Hurricane Jonas dumping everything he had left on Scotland the layby was empty but the waterfall was spectacular. The waterfall is often referred to as the Meeting of the Three Waters but the Ordnance Survey have given that name to the symmetrical confluence of the streams Allt Doire-bheith and Allt Coire Gabhail with the River Coe, a kilometre down the glen (see NN1756 : Meeting of the Three Waters). I feel this waterfall ought to have a name but it eludes me at the moment. So to the title, Whisky Galore. A little contrived. Both whisky and galore are words that have entered English from the Gaelic. ‘Uisge’ means water and ‘uisge baugh’ water of life and anglicised to whisky. From ‘gu leor’ meaning plenty we get the word galore we use in English. So with apologises to Compton Mackenzie’s book there’s plenty of water going over the waterfall. From my daily photo blog Link

Mick Garratt

Ascent of Am Bodach, Aonach Eagach

Sisters of Glencoe across the glen.

Alan Reid

Lairig Eilde Bridge, Pass of Glencoe

Looking east from the waterfall viewing gallery. The yellow poster tied to the railings indicates that Buddhists have adopted the British tradition of littering. Note the padlocks on the railings.

Ian Taylor

Lairig Eilde Bridge, Pass of Glencoe

Looking west. Water from three directions converges to flow through the narrow gorge on the left.

Ian Taylor

Meeting of Three Waters waterfall

An impressive waterfall in Glen Coe. Viewed from a specially built viewing platform beside the A82.

Richard Sutcliffe

A82 in Glen Coe

The road here has been widened, and a viewing platform has been constructed beside a lay-by for visitors to look at the Meeting of Three Waters waterfall [Link].

Richard Sutcliffe