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.

• •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.