Scotland
Creag Dabaobh
528M
1732FT
About Creag Dabaobh
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Carron, this rugged Wester Ross hill offers a wilder alternative to the busier Munro circuits nearby. Its rocky slopes demand careful navigation through heather and crag, rewarding climbers with an exceptional perspective of the Torridon giants and the tidal flats of the Carron estuary.
Key Statistics
Rank
117th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Lochcarron
Geology
You are walking on ancient Lewisian rocks. These dark, banded stones were crushed and transformed by immense heat and pressure deep within the earth.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG887427
Latitude
57.4255°N
Longitude
5.5202°W
Did You Know?
- •The name begins with the Gaelic word 'Creag', meaning crag or rock, which aptly describes the fractured Lewisian gneiss terrain that defines this hill’s character.
- •The hill overlooks the scenic Kyle of Lochalsh railway line, which skirts the base of its southern slopes as the track maneuvers around the head of the sea loch near Strathcarron.
- •The summit offers an unencumbered view north towards the great Torridon peaks, with the distinctive serrated ridge of Liathach and the white quartzite screes of Beinn Eighe clearly visible.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires patience; the lack of maintained trails means walkers must pick their own line through a complex landscape of interlocking spurs and small, hidden lochans.
- •While it lacks any formal Munro or Corbett classification, the hill provides a stern lesson in Highland terrain for anyone expecting a simple stroll from the Lochcarron roadside.