Scotland
Creag a' Lain
609M
1997FT
About Creag a' Lain
Situated on the northern spine of the Trotternish Ridge, this 608m summit offers a quieter alternative to Skye’s more crowded landmarks. Its grassy western slopes contrast with dramatic eastern cliffs, providing expansive views across the Sound of Raasay towards the Torridon mountains and the distant Outer Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
85th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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114m
Nearest Town
Glenuachdarach
Geology
You are walking across ancient lava flows from the Skye Lava Group. These hardened volcanic rocks form the rugged foundation of the hillside beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG464586
Latitude
57.5462°N
Longitude
6.2398°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Creag a' Lain translates as 'Rock of the Enclosure,' likely referring to the natural corries and hidden hollows formed by the massive Trotternish landslip that characterizes this part of Skye.
- •It is a prominent waypoint on the Trotternish Ridge traverse, a legendary 23-mile trek that follows the basalt escarpment from Flodigarry down to Portree.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to see the neighbouring peak of Beinn Edra to the north and the jagged, slipped landscape of the Quiraing in the distance.
- •At 608.6 metres (1,997 feet), it missed out on becoming a Graham by less than a metre, a fact that earns it little sympathy from those slogging up its steep western flank.