Scotland
Creag a' Bhanain
846M
2776FT
About Creag a' Bhanain
Rising above the remote Corrieyairack Pass near Fort Augustus, this high Grampian summit offers a wild, expansive experience of the Monadhliath plateau. Usually reached alongside its more famous neighbour, Càrn Dearg, it provides a quiet vantage point over the upper reaches of the River Tarff and the distant Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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85.1m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Laggan
Geology
You are walking on hardened, shiny layers of compressed sand and mud, alongside solid sections of granite-like rock from the Corrieyairack Pluton.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN432910
Latitude
56.9835°N
Longitude
4.5819°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name is often translated as 'Crag of the Little White One,' likely a reference to the light-coloured stone found on its slopes or the way snow lingers in its high eastern hollows.
- •The hill sits on the edge of the vast Monadhliath plateau, a wilderness area known for its rolling heather and lack of distinct landmarks, making it a serious test of navigation when the mist rolls in from the Great Glen.
- •To the west, the summit looks down upon the Corrieyairack Pass, the route of General Wade’s 18th-century military road which served as a vital, if brutal, link for government troops and highland drovers.
- •Despite standing at a significant 846 metres, its status as a Tump ensures it remains much quieter than the nearby Munros, offering a sense of isolation that is rare even in the Scottish Highlands.