Craig Damff [Cairn Damff]

About Craig Damff [Cairn Damff]

Situated on the wild, undulating ridge leading east from the mighty Sgùrr Mòr, this high Lochaber outpost offers a quiet alternative to its more famous neighbours. The terrain is typically rugged, defined by quartzite-strewn slopes and peat hags, rewarding those who venture into the remote Kingie hinterland with an immense sense of isolation.

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• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag nan Damh, meaning ‘Crag of the Stags’. This reflects the landscape's long-standing status as prime deer stalking territory within the rugged Kingie Forest.
• •The summit sits on a high, remote plateau that forms part of the long eastern approach to the Munro Sgùrr Mòr; it is a place where you are far more likely to encounter red deer than fellow walkers.
• •The view north across the deep trench of Loch Quoich toward the peaks of Glen Shiel, including the distinctive profile of The Saddle and the South Glen Shiel Ridge, is particularly impressive on a clear day.
• •Navigating this area in mist requires a sharp eye, as the broad, rolling nature of the ridge and a series of similar-looking rocky outcrops can easily lead the unwary down the wrong spur towards the Kingie.