Scotland
Creagan nan Gabhar
723M
2372FT
About Creagan nan Gabhar
Rising above the confluence of Glen Ey and the River Dee near Braemar, this heather-clad Tump offers a quieter perspective on the southern Cairngorms. Though often overlooked for higher Munros, its rocky outcrops provide an excellent vantage point over the wooded Dee valley towards the massive plateau of Beinn a' Bhùird.
Key Statistics
Rank
133rd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
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Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Claybokie
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of granite, formed as a massive pool of molten rock cooled deep underground. It is flecked with dark mineral crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN999923
Latitude
57.0113°N
Longitude
3.6494°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creagan nan Gabhar translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'the little rocks of the goats,' likely referring to the craggy outcrops on its northern face where feral goats or livestock once sought shelter.
- •The summit serves as a natural grandstand for the Linn of Dee area; from here, you can trace the path of the river winding west towards the remote peaks of the Cairngorm Heart.
- •The hill's western slopes drop into Glen Ey, a valley steeped in Jacobite history. It was here that the Farquharsons of Inverey resided, using the rugged local terrain as a natural fortress during the 17th-century uprisings.
- •While the 'rocks of the goats' might sound romantic, modern visitors are far more likely to share the summit with a few disinterested sheep and a very determined wind.