Scotland
Creag Tharsuinn
718M
2356FT
About Creag Tharsuinn
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Laggan near Roughburn, this broad-shouldered Tump marks the southern fringe of the Monadhliath. Its name, meaning 'transverse crag', reflects its position across the local grain of the land, offering a quiet, boggy, yet rewarding alternative to the busier Munro circuits of nearby Creag Meagaidh.
Key Statistics
Rank
162nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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76m
Nearest Town
Roughburn
Geology
You’re walking on the Corrieyairack Pluton, a vast mass of hard, granite-like rock. It formed deep underground as molten magma slowly cooled and hardened.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN365884
Latitude
56.9586°N
Longitude
4.6902°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Tharsuinn is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'crosswise' or 'transverse crag', a name usually given to ridges or cliffs that sit at an angle to the main glen.
- •From the summit, you can see directly across the waters of Loch Laggan to the distinctive profiles of the Easains and the more distant Grey Corries.
- •Though it stands at 718 metres, it is frequently bypassed by hikers heading for the Munro of Carn Liath, which lies just to the north-east.
- •In typical Monadhliath fashion, the terrain is a mix of thick heather and peat hags, making the short ascent feel significantly longer than the map suggests.