Scotland
Creag Ghorm
759M
2490FT
About Creag Ghorm
Overlooking the village of Glenachulish, this steep-sided Tump forms the northern spur of the magnificent Beinn a' Bheithir horseshoe. Rising through dense forestry into rugged, heathery slopes, its summit offers a sharp perspective on the Pap of Glencoe and the narrows of Loch Leven immediately below.
Key Statistics
Rank
102nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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90m
Nearest Town
Glenachulish
Geology
You are walking across the Ballachulish Pluton. These slopes are composed of various types of granite and crystalline rock that once cooled deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN033578
Latitude
56.6705°N
Longitude
5.2109°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Ghorm translates from Scottish Gaelic as "Blue Crag," a description likely inspired by the dark, shadowy hue of its rocky outcrops when seen from the glen below.
- •Though classified as a Tump, most walkers encounter this peak as the first significant pull on the steep ascent from Glenachulish toward the higher Munro peaks of Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for observing the Ballachulish Narrows, where Loch Leven meets Loch Linnhe, framed by the sharp profile of Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh across the water.
- •The lower northern slopes are dominated by the Glenachulish Forest, where a network of mountain bike trails and forestry tracks provides a labyrinthine start to the climb.