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.

• •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.