Scotland
Creag an Fhir-eoin
775M
2543FT
About Creag an Fhir-eoin
Overlooking the historic Corrieyairack Pass from the western fringes of the Monadhliath, this rugged Tump offers a sense of total isolation. Its high, peat-scarred plateau requires a determined trek from Fort Augustus, rewarded by sprawling views across Loch Ness and the wild, rolling interior of the Grampian mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
113th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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38m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are treading on the Loch Laggan Psammite, a durable, compressed sandstone. Its mica content gives these crags a faint, silvery shimmer.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH428028
Latitude
57.0893°N
Longitude
4.5959°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag an Fhir-eoin translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'The Eagle's Rock'. The term fìr-eun (literally 'true bird') is a traditional poetic name for the golden eagle, indicating that these birds were historically associated with the hill's craggy outcrops.
- •The hill is often approached using the Corrieyairack Pass, the high-altitude military road constructed by General Wade in 1731 to facilitate troop movements between Fort Augustus and the south.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an excellent vantage point over the Great Glen, with the distinctive waters of Loch Ness visible to the north and the high peaks of the Nevis Range appearing on the western horizon on clear days.
- •While the name promises eagles, you are far more likely to spend your afternoon negotiating a series of waist-deep peat hags that the map politely overlooks.