Scotland
Creag na h-Iolaire
512M
1680FT
About Creag na h-Iolaire
Rising above the entrance to Glen Strathfarrar near Struy, this rugged, heathery height offers a quiet alternative to the glen’s famous Munros. Its rocky outcrops provide a grandstand view over the meandering River Farrar and the western reaches of the Strathglass woods, making for a stout, pathless exploration through classic Highland birchwood.
Key Statistics
Rank
219th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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56m
Nearest Town
Struy
Geology
You’re treading on the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These layered rocks were once ancient mud, transformed into a rugged foundation by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH367478
Latitude
57.4914°N
Longitude
4.7260°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Creag na h-Iolaire, which translates as 'Crag of the Eagle'. These titles were frequently bestowed upon steep, craggy outcrops that provided ideal nesting or hunting perches for golden eagles, which remain a presence in the surrounding glens.
- •From the summit, there is a clear, unobstructed perspective over the winding River Farrar as it flows towards Struy, framed by the dense Caledonian pine remnants of the Glen Strathfarrar woods.
- •It serves as an excellent vantage point for observing the morning queues at the Strathfarrar gate, allowing you to enjoy the solitude of the glen while more ambitious walkers are still waiting to drive toward the high peaks further west.