Scotland
Creag Liath
636M
2086FT
About Creag Liath
Overlooking the Pattack valley near Kinloch Laggan, this rugged Hump provides a quiet perspective on the central Highlands. Its heathery slopes lead to a summit with clear views across to the Coire Ardair cliffs of Creag Meagaidh and the long, shimmering stretch of Loch Laggan to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
225th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Laggan
Geology
Under your boots lies the Garva Bridge Psammite Formation. This tough, sandy rock often contains tiny, glittering flakes of mineral.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag Chathalain
Creag Chathalain
Stob Coire Dubh North Top
Meall a' Chaorainn Mor
Meall a' Chaorainn Beag
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN492936
Latitude
57.0097°N
Longitude
4.4849°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Grey Crag,' a descriptive title referring to the weathered outcrops that break through the heather on its upper slopes.
- •Located on the Ardverikie Estate, the hill sits in a landscape of Scots pine and open moorland, often overlooked by those heading for the high Munros on the opposite side of the A86.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to look down the length of Loch Laggan, where the white sands at the loch’s western end are often visible on clear days.
- •While the name suggests grey rock, you are far more likely to spend your afternoon navigating various shades of deep purple and brown heather before any actual crags appear.