Creachan Mor

About Creachan Mor

Rising steeply above the western shores of Loch Goil, this rugged Cowal hill offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Arrochar Alps. Reaching 657 metres, its slopes are typical of the region: a mix of thick forestry and open, often boggy moorland leading to a rocky summit overlooking the ruins of Carrick Castle.

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• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creachan Mòr', which translates as the 'big rocky place' or 'large bare summits', a reference to the weathered, stony ground characteristic of the higher Cowal ridges.
• •The summit provides a focused view north-east across Loch Long toward the 'Arrochar Alps', where the jagged silhouette of An Cobhler (The Cobbler) and the bulk of Beinn Narnain are clearly visible.
• •Most walkers approach from the road end at Carrick Castle, following a route that climbs through the forestry plantations before emerging onto the pathless, undulating ridge that connects this peak to its higher neighbour, Beinn Bheula.
• •Standing at 657.9 metres, it is classified as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), though it is frequently overlooked by those heading for the more famous Munros and Corbetts nearby.
• •On a typical Argyll afternoon, the 'big rocky place' often feels more like a 'big boggy place,' suggesting the original Gaelic namers may have visited during a rare period of sustained sunshine.