Scotland
Creachan Beag SE Top
546M
1791FT
About Creachan Beag SE Top
Tucked away in the wild terrain of Mid Argyll, this 546-metre spur offers a quiet, pathless experience for those seeking solitude. The landscape is defined by dense heather and rocky outcrops, providing a raw character and a specific, earned vantage point over the southern reaches of the Loch Awe hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Benmore
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Beinn Bheula Schist. It consists of ancient river gravel that heat and pressure have fused into a hard, durable rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS125871
Latitude
56.0402°N
Longitude
5.0100°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Scottish Gaelic, where 'Creachan' refers to a stony or rocky place and 'Beag' means small, describing the fragmented rock typically found on these slopes.
- •Looking north from the summit, the massive granite peaks of Ben Cruachan are clearly visible, dominating the skyline beyond the long stretch of Loch Awe.
- •The area is a prime habitat for red deer, which move between the high rocky ridges and the sheltered forestry plantations that border the lower slopes.
- •Navigation requires a firm resolve against the local phenomenon of the 'vertical bog', where the peat remains remarkably saturated regardless of how steeply the hillside actually climbs.