Scotland
Creag Mhor
713M
2338FT
About Creag Mhor
Rising from the remote moorlands of eastern Sutherland, this solitary Graham offers a rugged sense of isolation. Characterised by steep heather slopes and extensive peat hags, the climb is a test of navigation and persistence. Once at the summit, the rewards are vast views across the Flow Country and out toward the Caithness coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
68th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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369
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re walking on the Loch Coire Formation. These rocks were originally ancient mud that partially melted under intense heat, creating the rugged, streaky layers beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC698240
Latitude
58.1857°N
Longitude
4.2153°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag Mhòr', meaning 'Big Rock' or 'Great Crag', a common descriptive title for hills that dominate their immediate, lower-lying surroundings.
- •It is most often approached from the single-track road through Glen Loth to the south, frequently combined with its neighbouring Graham, Beinn Dhorain, for a long day of pathless trekking.
- •From the summit, the distinctive conical profile of Morven is clearly visible to the northeast, standing out sharply against the otherwise flat expanse of the Flow Country.
- •The lower slopes and the floor of the glen below the hill are rich in archaeological history, containing the remains of prehistoric hut circles and the standing stones of Glen Loth.
- •While the name promises a 'great crag', walkers will find the reality involves significantly more saturated peat and deep, leg-sapping heather than actual exposed rock.