Scotland
Creag an Fhiog
576M
1890FT
About Creag an Fhiog
Rising above the eastern flanks of Glen Muick, this heathery summit offers a rugged, quiet vantage point. While often overlooked for its more famous neighbours, it provides an intimate look at the serpentine River Muick and the grander, craggy profiles of the Lochnagar massif across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
324th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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29.3
Nearest Town
Balquhidder
Geology
The trail sits on ancient volcanic ash and layers of sandstone and mud, all hardened and transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN501184
Latitude
56.3351°N
Longitude
4.4249°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, likely a corruption of Creag an Fhithich, meaning 'Crag of the Raven'—a nod to the rocky outcrops that punctuate its slopes.
- •Sitting on the eastern edge of the Balmoral Estate, the hill provides a distinct view of the Coyles of Muick, whose sharp, serpentinite peaks contrast with the surrounding rounded heather moorland.
- •The ascent is typically made from the Spittal of Glen Muick, following old estate tracks before breaking off onto pathless, often knee-deep heather for the final pull to the top.
- •It serves as a grandstand for watching the queues of hikers plodding toward the more famous Munros on the opposite side of the glen, while you enjoy the summit in relative solitude.