Scotland
Creag na h-Oidhche
562M
1844FT
About Creag na h-Oidhche
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Laggan, this heather-clad height offers a quiet alternative to the popular Ardverikie Munros. Its name translates from Gaelic as the 'Crag of the Night.' The terrain is typical Central Highland moorland, featuring rocky outcrops and rewarding views across the Pattack valley toward the Ben Alder forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
282nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Balvraid
Geology
You are walking across ancient banded rocks and hardened sandstones. These belong to the Lewisian Complex and the Lower Morar Psammite Formation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG830136
Latitude
57.1618°N
Longitude
5.5902°W
Did You Know?
- •Creag na h-Oidhche translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Crag of the Night.' While many Gaelic names describe physical appearance, this evocative title suggests a forgotten association with nocturnal hunting or local folklore.
- •The summit provides a focused perspective of the Pattack River winding through the glen below, eventually feeding into the northeastern end of Loch Laggan near the Ardverikie Estate.
- •From the top, walkers can look directly across to the distinctive 'twin' peaks of Binnein Shuas and Binnein Shios, which define the local skyline to the west.
- •The hill is situated within the historic Ardverikie Forest, a region famous for its large red deer population and its role as the filming location for the television series Monarch of the Glen.
- •Should you take the name too literally and remain until nightfall, the descent through the pathless, knee-deep heather offers a masterclass in why most walkers prefer the daylight.