Blargie Craig

About Blargie Craig

Rising above the upper reaches of Strathspey near Newtonmore, this substantial Grampian outlier offers a quieter alternative to the busier Monadhliath plateaus. Its heathery slopes lead to a wide summit providing clear, unobstructed views across the River Spey toward the high, sprawling mass of the Cairngorm giants.

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• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Blàr', meaning a field or clearing, and likely refers to the historic farm at the hill's base. The 'Craig' suffix highlights the craggy, rocky outcrops that break up the otherwise rounded, heathery southern slopes.
• •Despite its respectable height of 813 metres, the hill lacks the 150-metre drop on all sides required to be a Graham; its connection to the higher Monadhliath massif to the north keeps its official classification as a Tump.
• •The summit offers a particularly fine vantage point for looking southwest toward the Great Glen, with the jagged, notched profile of the Creag Meagaidh cliffs clearly visible on a fair day.
• •The area is a stronghold for red deer and mountain hares, which often use the lower crags for shelter when north-westerly winds sweep across the high plateau of the Monadhliath.
• •It is a hill for those who prefer the company of startled grouse and peat hags over other hikers, as you are significantly more likely to stumble into a bog than another human being.