Meall a' Chrasgaidh is usually climbed directly from the north and usually in conjunction with some of the other hills of the Fannich range. There are two possible starting points for the northern approach. One starts at a parking spot on the A832 near Loch a' Bhraoin (grid reference ) and ascends by the NW ridge after following a track by the Allt Breabaig for two km. The alternative route starts at the western end of Loch Droma on the A835 (grid reference ) and follows the Allt a' Mhadaidh west for six km to reach Loch Mhadaidh under the eastern face. From here it is possible to ascend the grassy and rocky ground above the loch to reach the 819 metre col from where the summit can be reached via the south ridge. The continuation to other mountains in the group is by descending the south ridge to the 819 metre col.