Scotland
Carn Ruigh na Creadha
604M
1982FT
About Carn Ruigh na Creadha
Rising above the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, this quiet Tump offers a rugged, heathery escape from the tourist bustle of Fort Augustus. Its rounded slopes are typical of the Monadhliath fringes, rewarding those who navigate its pathless terrain with far-reaching views across the Great Glen toward the high peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
248th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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91m
Nearest Town
Whitebridge
Geology
You are walking on ancient, layered rocks and gritty, pebbled stone. These foundations were once mud and sand, transformed by intense heat and pressure deep within the earth.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH531131
Latitude
57.1851°N
Longitude
4.4321°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn Ruigh na Creadha', which translates as the hill of the clay slope. This likely refers to the consistency of the soil on its lower flanks, marking a change from the deep peat more common in the Monadhliath.
- •The hill sits just north of the historic Corrieyairack Pass. This military road was constructed by General Wade in 1731 to connect Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie, and it remains a significant landmark for walkers crossing the Highlands.
- •From the 604-metre summit, you can see the long, dark trench of Loch Ness stretching away to the north-east, while the south-western horizon is dominated by the prominent, steep-sided peak of Ben Tee.
- •Standing at 1,982 feet, it falls short of being a Graham by a frustratingly slim eighteen feet, a fact that ensures it remains blissfully ignored by most peak-baggers.