Scotland
Monrae
584M
1916FT
About Monrae
Rising above the quiet reaches of Glen Banchor near Newtonmore, this rounded heathery summit offers a manageable gateway to the Monadhliath plateau. Though modest in height, its position provides an excellent vantage point for watching weather systems roll across the Spey Valley toward the high granite peaks of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
170th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Tanar
Geology
You are walking on granite from the Mount Battock Pluton. This uniform rock formed from molten material that cooled slowly deep beneath the earth’s surface.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NO472897
Latitude
56.9954°N
Longitude
2.8707°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a phonetic anglicisation of the Gaelic Monadh Réidh, meaning 'smooth moor' or 'level hill-range', which accurately describes the undulating, plateau-like character of the surrounding landscape.
- •Situated on the southern fringe of the Monadhliath, the hill overlooks the historic Glen Banchor, an area once densely populated before the Highland Clearances left behind the evocative stone ruins of several townships.
- •The summit provides an exceptional 'earned view' of the Cairngorm giants; on a clear day, the massive western corries of Braeriach and the V-shaped notch of the Lairig Ghru are perfectly framed across the valley.
- •The ascent is often paired with the nearby hill of Creag Liath to create a circular walk that avoids the more arduous, boggy interior of the main Monadhliath range.
- •The local peat hags provide an uncompromising test for any waterproof membrane; a completely dry crossing of the lower slopes is often considered a minor navigational triumph by local walkers.