Scotland
Creag Ghaineamhach
580M
1903FT
About Creag Ghaineamhach
Rising above the Spey valley near Kingussie, this heathery outlier provides an excellent vantage point without the high-altitude effort of the nearby Cairngorm giants. Its terrain is quintessential Highland moorland, offering a quiet, uncrowded alternative to more popular peaks with specific, far-reaching views across the Insh Marshes.
Key Statistics
Rank
172nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These tough, layered rocks were once mudstones, squeezed and heated deep underground until they were completely transformed.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH313530
Latitude
57.5356°N
Longitude
4.8197°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'Creag Ghaineamhach' translating as 'Sandy Crag', likely a reference to the gritty, decomposed granite soil found amongst the heather on its slopes.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the massive Feshie hills to the east and the winding River Spey as it broadens into the Insh Marshes far below.
- •While the name promises sand, walkers shouldn't expect a beach; the 'sandy' element is more likely to manifest as a fine grit in your boots after a day spent on the local tracks.