Scotland
Creag Bhreac
827M
2713FT
About Creag Bhreac
Sitting high above the Spittal of Glenshee, this 827m Tump forms part of the sprawling Mounth plateau. Its speckled, heathery slopes overlook the A93 as it climbs toward the Cairnwell Pass. Often bypassed for nearby Munros, it offers a quieter, less-trodden vantage point over the rugged depths of Gleann Beag.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking on layered schists formed from compressed mud and sand. This rugged foundation includes dark, carbon-rich layers and stones toughened by lime.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO071742
Latitude
56.8507°N
Longitude
3.5240°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Bhreac is Scottish Gaelic for 'Speckled Crag', a common descriptive term in the Highlands referring to the mottled appearance of heather, grass, and grey rocky outcrops on its slopes.
- •Though it stands at a respectable height of 827m, it is often overshadowed by its much higher neighbours, Cairn of Claise and Glas Maol, which dominate the plateau to the east.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the Glenshee Ski Centre, providing clear views of the lifts and runs carved into the sides of The Cairnwell and Càrn Aosda across the valley.
- •Because the A93 road reaches such a high altitude at the Cairnwell Pass nearby, this is one of the more accessible high-altitude summits in the region for those starting from the roadside.
- •It serves as a fine place to watch the traffic on the A93 struggle with the gradients of the Devil’s Elbow from a safe, silent distance.