Scotland
Creag nan Gabhar
834M
2736FT
About Creag nan Gabhar
Sitting above the southern shores of Loch Callater, this heathery dome is often bypassed in favour of the neighbouring Munros. However, its position offers a superior vantage point for inspecting the deep corries of Lochnagar and the broad Mounth plateau, typically accessed via a steady climb from the Braemar-Glen Shee road.
Key Statistics
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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178
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re trekking across tough, pebbly stone and ancient, heat-altered volcanic rock. These layers form the rugged, durable foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO154841
Latitude
56.9405°N
Longitude
3.3910°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Crag of the Goats,' likely referring to the feral goats that historically grazed these eastern slopes, though you are far more likely to spot red deer today.
- •The hill serves as a grandstand for Loch Callater; from the summit, the water is framed perfectly by the steep slopes of Carn an Tuirc and Tolmount.
- •It is often climbed as part of a circular route from Auchallater, using a section of Jock’s Road—an ancient right of way used by drovers to move livestock through the mountains between Braemar and Glen Doll.
- •As a Corbett, it offers a quieter alternative to the busier high peaks of the Cairngorms National Park, frequently ignored by those solely focused on ticking off the nearby 3,000ft Munros.
- •It is the perfect choice for a day when the higher plateaus are lost in cloud, as it sits just low enough to often escape the 'clag' while still providing a genuine mountain experience.