Scotland
Creach Bheinn East Top
589M
1932FT
About Creach Bheinn East Top
Rising above the Morvern coastline, this rugged subsidiary peak offers a quieter perspective than its higher parent to the west. The terrain is typically West Highland—a mix of coarse grass, heather, and rocky outcrops—providing an atmospheric vantage point over the Corran Narrows and the steady traffic of Loch Linnhe.
Key Statistics
Rank
156th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Invercreran
Geology
This fell is part of the Meall Odhar Intrusion. It is made of monzogranite, a granite-like rock formed from molten magma that cooled deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN032422
Latitude
56.5305°N
Longitude
5.2016°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Creach Bheinn, meaning 'Mountain of Plunder,' likely referencing the historical practice of driving raided cattle through these remote coastal glens.
- •Positioned on the eastern edge of the Morvern peninsula, the summit provides an excellent perspective on the Ardgour hills and the narrowest point of Loch Linnhe at Corran.
- •At 589 metres, it falls just short of the 2,000ft mark, ensuring it remains blissfully ignored by the majority of peak-baggers focused on the higher Morvern summits.