Fells/Craig Formal
Scotland
Craig Formal
511M
1677FT
Rank
416th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Boltachan
About Craig Formal
A modest Dodd rising to 511 metres in the heart of Scotland, situated near grid reference NN855458. The hill's classification as both a Dodd and Tump marks it as a summit of local interest rather than national prominence, offering a quieter alternative to the better-known peaks of the Scottish Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
416th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Boltachan
Prominence
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52
Geology
Beneath your feet lie transformed rocks of the Southern Highland Group, including altered lava, volcanic ash, sandstone, and mudstone.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Craig Formal' combines the Scots word 'craig', meaning a steep or rugged rock face, with 'formal', which may derive from the Gaelic 'formhail', suggesting a bench or shelf-like feature on the hillside.
- •The grid reference NN855458 places this hill in the central Highlands, in an area where many summits remain largely unfrequented compared to the popular Munros and Corbetts to the north and west.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN855458
Latitude
56.5901°N
Longitude
3.8661°W
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