Scotland
Creag na h-Iolaire
515M
1690FT
About Creag na h-Iolaire
Rising steeply from the northern shores of Loch Monar, this rugged outcrop offers a wild, remote experience in the heart of the Ross-shire wilderness. Its rocky slopes provide an exceptional vantage point for viewing the high Munros of the Monar Forest, including the massive bulk of Maoile Lunndaidh across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
217th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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57m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, a foundation of hardened sandstone. This rock was compressed and squeezed deep underground to become the tough, durable surface beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH186420
Latitude
57.4326°N
Longitude
5.0234°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag na h-Iolaire translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Crag of the Eagle.' Its steep rock faces overlooking the quiet waters of Loch Monar likely once served as a nesting site for golden eagles, which still inhabit these remote glens.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the sprawling, dammed waters of Loch Monar and the dramatic skyline of the Strathfarrar Munros, most notably the sharp peak of Sgùrr na Lapaich to the south.
- •Reaching this hill usually requires navigating the restricted-access road through Glen Strathfarrar; visitors must check the seasonal gate opening times to reach the remote starting point near Monar Lodge.
- •While the eagles for which it was named can soar to the summit in seconds, human visitors will find the approach through the surrounding pathless heather and Highland bog takes considerably more effort.