Scotland
Creagan Aluinn
502M
1647FT
About Creagan Aluinn
Overlooking the northern shores of Loch Garry, this rugged peak offers a fine vantage point over the Glengarry forest. Its terrain is typical of the region—a mix of deep heather and rocky outcrops. The summit provides an excellent perspective on the dramatic ridgelines of the South Glen Shiel forest to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
228th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These are tough, layered rocks created when ancient mud and silt were transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH328494
Latitude
57.5042°N
Longitude
4.7917°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as 'the beautiful little crag', with creagan being a diminutive of creag and àlainn meaning lovely or magnificent.
- •The summit offers a celebrated view of Loch Garry to the south, which is famously said to resemble the shape of a map of Scotland when viewed from the surrounding hillsides.
- •To the southeast, the prominent, conical silhouette of Ben Tee is clearly visible, acting as a landmark for those navigating the transition between the Great Glen and the rougher terrain of the west.
- •While the name promises beauty, the approach often demands a sturdy pair of gaiters to contend with the dense heather and damp ground that characterize the hill's lower slopes.