Fells/Creag Liathtais
Scotland
Creag Liathtais
506M
1660FT
Rank
332nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Tomdoun
About Creag Liathtais
Rising to 506 metres in the western Highlands, this Dodd occupies a quiet corner north of Kintail. The name derives from Gaelic 'creag liath', meaning grey rock or crag, with the suffix '-tais' possibly indicating a place name or location. The summit offers a relatively modest ascent in rugged, under-visited terrain typical of this coast-facing landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
332nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Tomdoun
Prominence
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39
Geology
Beneath your feet lies a foundation of hardened sandstones and mudstones, belonging to the Loch Eil and Glenfinnan rock groups.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name combines Gaelic 'creag' (rock or crag) and 'liath' (grey), with the suffix '-tais' possibly reflecting an older locational ending, suggesting 'the place of the grey rock' – a straightforward description of the hill's visible character.
- •As a Dodd, it sits below the 2000-foot threshold that defines the more popular Corbett classification, making it typical of the thousands of unsung Scottish hills that reward walkers seeking solitude over tick-lists.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH091063
Latitude
57.1079°N
Longitude
5.1538°W
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