Scotland
Creag a' Ghlomaich
509M
1670FT
About Creag a' Ghlomaich
Standing in the remote wilderness north of Kintail, this 509m Highland hill overlooks the rugged glens leading toward the famous Falls of Glomach. It offers a quieter alternative to the surrounding Munros, with rough, pathless terrain that provides an authentic sense of isolation and grand views toward the peaks of Glen Elchaig.
Key Statistics
Rank
232nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Innis a' Chrotha
Geology
Creag a' Ghlomaich is built from layers of compressed sandstone and mudstone. These hard, crystalline rocks form the sturdy foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH020260
Latitude
57.2819°N
Longitude
5.2860°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where Creag means rock or crag and a' Ghlomaich translates to 'of the gloomy one,' a title it shares with the nearby Falls of Glomach, one of the most dramatic waterfalls in the Highlands.
- •Situated in the wild country of West Ross, the hill is often passed by walkers making the long, challenging trek from Morvich toward Iron Lodge or the remote shores of Loch Mullardoch.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed view of the jagged eastern face of Sgùrr nan Ceathramhan, one of the most complex and celebrated mountains in the northern Highlands.
- •At 509 metres, it lacks any official classification for peak-baggers, meaning the only people you are likely to encounter at the top are those who have taken a very scenic wrong turn on their way to the waterfall.