Scotland
Creag na h-Iolaire
814M
2672FT
About Creag na h-Iolaire
Rising above Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, this substantial Monadhliath hill offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Its heathery slopes and granite outcrops overlook the upper reaches of the River Calder. Though classified as a Tump, its height of 814 metres provides a commanding perspective of the Cairngorms across the Spey Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
76th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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43m
Nearest Town
Newtonmore
Geology
This fell is formed from the Glen Banchor Subgroup, consisting of ancient sand and mud compressed into tough, crystalline rocks with distinct banded and flaky layers.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH672019
Latitude
57.0895°N
Longitude
4.1931°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag na h-Iolaire translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Crag of the Eagle', a common name across the Highlands that marks historical nesting sites for golden eagles in the remote rocky outcrops.
- •The summit offers a specific, impressive perspective across the Strathspey to the western edge of the Cairngorm plateau, with the steep profiles of Braeriach and Sgoran Dubh Mòr clearly visible on the horizon.
- •Unlike the popular Munros to its north, this hill sees far fewer boots, making it a reliable spot for solitude within a relatively short distance of the road end at Shepherd’s Bridge.
- •Success in reaching the cairn involves a pragmatic acceptance of the Monadhliath terrain, where the shortest distance between two points is rarely a straight line and usually involves negotiating several distinct shades of peat.