Scotland
Creachan an Fhiodha
666M
2185FT
About Creachan an Fhiodha
Rising above the remote glens between Loch Shiel and Loch Arkaig, this rugged Highland peak offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. Its terrain is quintessential North West Highlands, blending steep, grassy slopes with rocky outcrops. Those reaching its summit are rewarded with a direct line of sight toward the spectacular Streap.
Key Statistics
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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32m
Nearest Town
Amatnatua
Geology
You are walking on granite that was squeezed and heated into a tough, layered stone. This foundation is part of the Carn Chuinneag and Inchbae formation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH493828
Latitude
57.8099°N
Longitude
4.5368°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Creachan an Fhiodha translates to the 'Rocky Hill of the Wood'. While the summit is characteristically bare, the name likely refers to the historical presence of the ancient Caledonian pine and oak forests that once carpeted the lower glens of Shiel and Arkaig.
- •Located in a wild, roadless tract of land, this hill is often bypassed by those bagging the nearby Munros of Sgùrr nan Coireachan and Sgùrr Thuilm, making it a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking solitude in the Moidart wilderness.
- •From the summit cairn, the view south-west provides a clear perspective over the long, narrow waters of Loch Shiel, while the jagged, alpine-like silhouette of Streap dominates the eastern horizon across the deep trough of Gleann a' Chaoruinn.
- •The hill overlooks territory deeply connected to the Jacobite Risings; these rugged slopes and hidden corries provided a natural fortress for Bonnie Prince Charlie as he moved between safe houses in the aftermath of the 1745 rebellion.
- •At exactly 666 metres in height, the hill carries a numerical value that might suggest a more sinister character than its pleasant, heather-clad slopes actually deliver.