Scotland
Creag Riabhach
832M
2731FT
About Creag Riabhach
This rugged quartzite peak in the remote Sutherland wilderness offers a profound sense of isolation. Often climbed alongside Meall Horn, its summit provides exceptional, unobstructed views across the Moine to the Kyle of Tongue. Expect a classic northern mix of rocky outcrops, peat hags, and stark, brindled quartzite scree.
Key Statistics
Rank
33rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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56.8
Nearest Town
Croick
Geology
Creag Riabhach is built from ancient sandstones and dark, heat-altered rocks. These were forged deep underground by intense pressure to create the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH360886
Latitude
57.8572°N
Longitude
4.7649°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Riabhach translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'brindled crag' or 'grizzled crag', referring to the mottled appearance of the rock and heather on its steep southern flanks.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the deep waters of Loch Eriboll and the distinctive, isolated profile of Ben Hope, the most northerly of the Munros.
- •The hill is frequently bagged as part of a high-level traverse from the A838, typically paired with the higher Meall Horn, though the connecting col is notorious for its boggy terrain.
- •It sits within the Moine Thrust zone, a globally significant geological area where ancient metamorphic rocks were forced over younger Cambrian quartzite hundreds of millions of years ago.
- •Despite its respectable height and commanding views, its proximity to the more famous Arkle and Foinaven ensures it remains blissfully quiet, even when the rest of the Highlands are busy.