Scotland
Creag a' Mhadaidh
611M
2006FT
About Creag a' Mhadaidh
Rising above the head of Glen Isla, this rounded heathery Graham offers a quiet alternative to the busy Munros of the Mounth. Its broad, undulating slopes provide a classic Angus Glens experience, rewarding those who navigate its peat hags with intimate views into the deep trough of Caenlochan Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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154.8
Nearest Town
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Geology
The landscape is formed from the Gaick Psammite Formation. This durable rock consists of ancient sandstone that was compressed and hardened into the solid ground beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN634650
Latitude
56.7567°N
Longitude
4.2347°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag a' Mhadaidh, meaning 'Crag of the Wolf', a reference to the predators that once inhabited these remote glens before their extinction in Scotland.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as a short detour from the historic Monega Pass, a high-altitude track once used by drovers and travelers crossing between Glen Isla and Glen Clunie.
- •The summit cairn offers an excellent vantage point to look across the head of the glen toward the distinctive rocky crest of Creag Leacach and the massive bulk of Glas Maol.
- •While the hill appears gentle from a distance, the terrain is a textbook example of Angus peat hags; a walker's progress is often measured more in successful jumps than in actual forward strides.