Scotland
An Eilrig
733M
2406FT
About An Eilrig
Tucked into the southern edge of the Monadhliath mountains above Kingussie, this rounded, heather-clad hill provides a solitary vantage point. While the terrain is characteristically boggy, the reward is an uninterrupted view across the Strathspey to the massive western ramparts of the Cairngorms, including the Great Moss and the peaks of Sgoran Dubh Mòr.
Key Statistics
Rank
133rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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36m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over the Gaick Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is built from hardened, sandy rock that creates the sturdy foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN860859
Latitude
56.9503°N
Longitude
3.8758°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'An Eileirig', which refers to a narrow pass or funnel used as a deer trap, where animals were driven by beaters toward waiting hunters.
- •Though overshadowed by the nearby Munros of A’ Chailleach and Geal Charn, its position makes it one of the best spots for surveying the length of Glen Banchor and the upper reaches of the River Calder.
- •The summit offers a specific, clear sightline to the prominent notch of the Lairig Ghru, the famous mountain pass that cuts through the high Cairngorm plateau.
- •Given the sponge-like consistency of the Monadhliath peat, a successful ascent is often measured by whether you return to Kingussie with dry socks or have surrendered your boots to the bog.