Scotland
Creag a' Chlachain
365M
1198FT
About Creag a' Chlachain
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Ness near Dores, this modest Grampian summit offers a rewarding ascent through varied woodland and heather. As a Hump and Tump, it commands a surprisingly grand perspective over the Great Glen, providing an accessible and quiet alternative to the more famous peaks nearby.
Key Statistics
Rank
499th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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138m
Nearest Town
Inverness
Geology
This fell is built from sandstone and striped metamorphic rocks, which originally began as deep layers of sand and mud.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH652333
Latitude
57.3701°N
Longitude
4.2431°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag a' Chlachain translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Crag of the Village' or 'Crag of the Stones', likely referring to its proximity to an old settlement or the prominent rocky outcrops on its upper slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional perspective of the northern end of Loch Ness, looking directly down onto the shingle curve of Dores beach and across to the hills of the Black Isle.
- •The hill sits on the geological transition between the high Grampians and the Great Glen; clear days reveal the distant, bulky silhouettes of the Monadhliath mountains to the south and east.
- •Despite its modest height, the summit is an ideal vantage point for monster-spotting; you are high enough for a panoramic sweep of the loch, yet low enough to retain a shred of credibility should you claim to see something moving in the water.