Scotland
Creag an Fhithich
801M
2628FT
About Creag an Fhithich
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Loch Maree near Talladale, this 801m peak offers a rugged, less-frequented perspective on the Torridon giants. Its rocky slopes are characteristic of the Wester Ross wilderness, providing a challenging ascent that rewards walkers with intimate views across the water to the massive bulk of Slioch.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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82m
Nearest Town
Talladale
Geology
You are standing on the Applecross Formation. This sturdy foundation consists of sandstone packed with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG862668
Latitude
57.6409°N
Longitude
5.5834°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag an Fhithich is Scottish Gaelic for 'Crag of the Raven.' The bird is a common sight in the high cliffs of Wester Ross and remains a significant figure in local Highland folklore.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a spectacular profile view of the white quartzite peaks of Beinn Eighe to the east and the sprawling islands of Loch Maree directly below.
- •The hill sits within the transition zone of Torridon’s geology, where the ancient Lewisian gneiss and Torridonian sandstone create a complex, stepped terrain that requires careful navigation.
- •While the summit offers grand vistas of the Fisherfield Forest to the north, the lower slopes are dominated by the commercial and native plantings of the Slattadale forest.
- •Despite its height of 801m, it remains a relatively quiet spot, as most nearby traffic is drawn away by the magnetic pull of the surrounding Munros.