Scotland
Creagan Uaine
580M
1903FT
About Creagan Uaine
Overlooking the emerald waters of An Lochan Uaine, this modest Cairngorms hill offers a rugged perspective on the Pass of Ryvoan. Its heathery slopes provide an excellent vantage point for viewing the sprawling Caledonian pines of Glenmore Forest and the massive northern corries of the Cairn Gorm plateau across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
193rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Straloch
Geology
You are walking on lime-rich mudstones and fine, layered rocks. These sediments were squeezed and heated to create the durable foundations of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO052687
Latitude
56.8001°N
Longitude
3.5539°W
Did You Know?
- •The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic Creagan Uaine, meaning 'Green Crags,' a reference to the schist cliffs above the lochan where, in local legend, fairies wash their clothes to give the water its vivid green hue.
- •It serves as an exceptional balcony for viewing the high Cairngorm plateau, offering a specific sightline into Coire Cas and the jagged outlines of Bynack More and the Barns of Bynack to the east.
- •The hill is a key landmark on the popular circuit from Glenmore that passes Ryvoan Bothy, a historic shelter maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association that has served travellers through this pass since the 18th century.
- •Ascending this minor top provides a peaceful alternative to the busy main path below, ensuring you can observe the 'Green Loch' without the accompaniment of the crowds usually found skimming stones at its shore.