Scotland
Creag Moine Toll nam Broc
521M
1709FT
About Creag Moine Toll nam Broc
Rising above the remote upper reaches of Glen Tromie, this 521-metre heathery summit offers a quiet vantage point in the heart of the Gaick Forest. Its name hints at a rugged, boggy character typical of this lonely terrain, providing clear views across the valley towards the sprawling mass of Meall Chuaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
179th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
?
28
Nearest Town
Foss
Geology
You are treading on a mix of gritty, sand-like rock and shimmery, fine-grained layers that form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN816569
Latitude
56.6896°N
Longitude
3.9334°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as the 'Peaty Crag of the Badger’s Hollow', reflecting a landscape where rocky outcrops break through thick moorland and wildlife once found sanctuary in the secluded folds of the hill.
- •Situated within the Gaick Forest, the hill overlooks the northern end of Loch an t-Seilich and the dramatic, steep-sided glens that define this part of the Cairngorms National Park.
- •While often bypassed for the higher peaks to the south, the summit rewards those who make the detour with a unique perspective on the meandering River Tromie as it snakes toward the Spey Valley.
- •The 'peaty' element of its name is less a description and more a promise; walkers can expect to spend as much time navigating the dark, watery hags as they do actually gaining elevation.