Scotland
Creag Ghlas
686M
2252FT
About Creag Ghlas
Rising above the tiny railway halt at Achanalt, this rugged Tump offers a quieter perspective than its Munro neighbour, Fionn Bheinn. Expect typical Ross-shire moorland—steep, heathery, and often boggy—leading to a broad summit with clear views across Strath Bran toward the distant peaks of the Monar forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
111th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
Achanalt
Geology
This fell is built from tough, grainy sandstones and dark, banded rocks that were squeezed and heated deep underground until they were completely transformed.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH246547
Latitude
57.5488°N
Longitude
4.9326°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Ghlas is Gaelic for 'Grey Crag'. It is a common descriptive name across the Highlands, typically referring to the weathered, pale appearance of the local rock or the scree slopes often found on the steeper flanks.
- •Though classified as a Tump, this hill is often walked as part of a larger circuit including Fionn Bheinn, serving as the southern anchor for the high ridge overlooking the A832.
- •The summit offers a commanding view directly down into Strath Bran, where the River Bran links the twin waters of Loch a' Chuilinn and Loch Achanalt against the backdrop of the distant Monar forest.
- •The hill serves as a prominent landmark for passengers on the Kyle of Lochalsh railway line, towering over the lonely, unstaffed station at Achanalt.
- •Given the terrain between the road and the summit, the local sheep are likely the only residents who truly understand the driest path through the ubiquitous Ross-shire peat hags.