Scotland
Creag Meall an Domhnaich
502M
1647FT
About Creag Meall an Domhnaich
Rising above the eastern flanks of Glen Tilt, this modest Perthshire height offers a quiet alternative to the busy Munros of Beinn a' Ghlo. Its southern slopes are steep and heather-clad, rewarding those who navigate the pathless terrain with intimate views into the deep trench of the glen and across to the scree-covered Carn Liath.
Key Statistics
Rank
184th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Laggan
Geology
You are walking on the Strathspey Granite. This hard, solid rock forms the sturdy foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN618916
Latitude
56.9948°N
Longitude
4.2765°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag Meall an Domhnaich', meaning 'Crag of the Hill of the Lord' or 'Sunday'. Such names in the Highlands often refer to historical sites used for outdoor preaching or points marking parish boundaries where locals gathered on the Sabbath.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective on the complex geology of Glen Tilt, where the river has cut a deep path through a mix of limestone and granite that fascinated early geologists like James Hutton.
- •Looking west from the top, the distinctive symmetrical profile of Schiehallion is visible across the Garry valley, while the immediate view north follows the winding track into the heart of the remote Forest of Atholl.
- •Despite the name suggesting a holy day of rest, the relentless, pathless heather on its lower slopes ensures that anyone attempting an ascent on a Sunday will have put in a full day's labour before reaching the top.