About Craigendarroch
Reaching an elevation of 401.6 metres on the Isle of Skye, this summit is classified as a Marilyn, signifying its significant topographical prominence. It offers a more accessible objective than the island's high-altitude ridges, providing a distinct vantage point to appreciate the rugged moorland and indented coastal scenery that defines the region.
Key Statistics
Rank
195th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Nearest Town
Tullich
Prominence
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158.9m
Geology
You are walking on light-colored granite from the Ballater Pluton, a mass of molten rock that once cooled deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Craigendarroch is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Creag nan Darach, which translates as the 'Hill of the Oaks'.
- •Its status as a Marilyn indicates that the hill has a prominence of at least 150 metres, marking it as a topographically distinct landmark within the local landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO365965
Latitude
57.0554°N
Longitude
3.0475°W