Scotland
Cul na Creige NW Top
579M
1900FT
About Cul na Creige NW Top
Rising above the remote upper reaches of the River Spey, this 579m minor summit offers a quiet vantage point within the Monadhliath range. Its terrain is quintessential Highland moorland—rough heather and peat hags that reward those seeking solitude away from the busier Corbetts like nearby Gairbeinn.
Key Statistics
Rank
321st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Morenish
Geology
This peak is formed from the Ben Lui Schist, a glittering rock made from compressed silt and mud that often contains tiny, red garnet crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN617302
Latitude
56.4441°N
Longitude
4.2445°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Cùl na Creige, meaning 'back of the rock' or 'back of the crag', likely referring to its position behind the steeper slopes that drop toward the Spey valley.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective on the Corrieyairack Pass to the west, where General Wade’s historic 18th-century military road zig-zags over the high ground.
- •Looking south, walkers can trace the infancy of the River Spey as it flows out of Loch Spey, framed by the distant, hulking profiles of the Creag Meagaidh mountains.
- •For those attempting a direct ascent from the south, the ground is a masterclass in Scottish bog-trotting, where the distance covered is rarely proportional to the effort expended.