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Streap is one of many fine hills accessible from the West Highland Railway. It sits at the head of Glean Dubh Lighe, and the knife-edge ridge to the summit makes for a classic mountain adventure. Start and finish at Glenfinnan.
Start: Glenfinnan, OS Grid: NM898809 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 1557m (5109ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 3152m (10341ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 1594m (5232ft)
Max. Elevation: 870m (2854ft)
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From the station, head back along the A830 for about 1km until you reach a forest track leading into Glean Dubh Lighe.
From the village, head under the viaduct and follow the track to Corryhully.
The path leads to Corryhully bothy (handy if you want to do the Munros the next day). Cross the stream outside the bothy and head directly uphill, keeping left of the forest boundary.
Head up the slope - no path - to Meall an Uillt Chaoil. From here, the route is clear, as well as the edgy nature of this walk - on a clear day, the sharp ridge up to the summit of Streap comes tantalisingly into view.
The ridge becomes ever finer, and the drops ever more hairy as you approach the highest top of the day - Streap, a Corbett at 909m for those who like to tick these things off (like me).
Drop down the northern shoulder of the mountain. This section has good views into the wilds of Knoydart.
At around 400m of altitude (you will have to judge using your map skills!) contour round and join the clear path that runs along Gleann Cuirnean.
The path rises over the lip of the valley between Streap and the Glenfinnan Munros, then follows the valley back to Corryhully.
Once out of the glen, retrace your steps along the valley and under the viaduct to Glenfinnan.
Back to Glenfinnan for the train home. A shame to finish with a bit of road walking, but well worth it for a mountain like Streap!
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