Scotland
Craig Maskeldie
686M
2251FT
About Craig Maskeldie
Rising steeply at the head of Glen Esk, this rugged Angus hill offers a much more dramatic character than its height suggests. Its northern face drops precipitously toward the Carlochy corrie, providing an impressive vantage point overlooking the dark waters of Loch Lee and the sprawling plateau of the Mounth.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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45.6m
Nearest Town
Inchgrundle
Geology
You are trekking over the Glen Effock Schist. This foundation is made of ancient sandy and clay-rich rocks that were compressed and hardened into a rugged landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO391796
Latitude
56.9037°N
Longitude
3.0015°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic Creag Mascaillidh, usually interpreted as the 'crag of the minglings', which likely describes the fractured and multi-faceted nature of the steep cliffs on its northern flank.
- •From the summit, the vista stretches across the wild heart of the Mounth, with a particularly clear view of the stony pyramid of Broad Cairn and the long ribbon of Loch Lee winding back toward Invermark.
- •The most popular ascent follows the river Esk past the spectacular Falls of Unich and the Falls of Damff, two of the most impressive waterfalls in the Angus Glens.
- •Despite the intimidating appearance of its sheer northern crags, the standard route from the south is a straightforward, if occasionally boggy, walk that requires no actual climbing skills.