Scotland
Creag nan Eun
418M
1371FT
About Creag nan Eun
Rising above Invermoriston, this rugged 418m hill offers a commanding perspective over the Great Glen. Often overlooked for higher peaks, its rocky outcrops provide a fine grandstand for viewing Loch Ness and the bulky profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh. It’s a characterful Hump for those seeking quiet away from the Great Glen Way.
Key Statistics
Rank
260th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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115m
Nearest Town
Invermoriston
Geology
The ground here is the Achnaconeran Striped Formation. It consists of ancient sandy and muddy layers that have been compressed into the durable, banded rock underfoot.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH437176
Latitude
57.2228°N
Longitude
4.5895°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag nan Eun', meaning 'Crag of the Birds'. This likely refers to birds of prey such as buzzards or kestrels that use the thermals created by the steep slopes dropping toward the Great Glen.
- •While the popular Great Glen Way long-distance path passes nearby to the south, the summit of Creag nan Eun requires a pathless detour through heather and birch, offering a much quieter alternative to the main trail.
- •The summit provides an unusual 'top-down' perspective of the Great Glen, offering a clear line of sight toward the southern end of Loch Ness and the village of Fort Augustus.
- •It is a statistically excellent location for searching for the Loch Ness Monster, provided you accept that from this height, even a surfacing humpback whale would be indistinguishable from a piece of driftwood.