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Scotland
Creag an Lochain [A'Chaoirnichain]
807M
2649FT
About Creag an Lochain [A'Chaoirnichain]
Rising above the desolate moors north of Loch Glascarnoch, this high North West Highland summit offers a wild, remote experience. Often overlooked for the nearby Munros, its broad, stony plateau provides a commanding vantage point over the rugged troughs of the Dirrie More and the sprawling Fannich peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
20th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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119.3m
Nearest Town
Crask
Geology
You are walking on ancient mud and sandstones transformed by intense heat and pressure. These rocks partially melted, creating the rugged, layered patterns seen throughout the fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC575280
Latitude
58.2180°N
Longitude
4.4261°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag an Lochain is Gaelic for 'Crag of the Little Loch', likely a reference to the small, dark pools tucked into the high corries on its eastern flanks.
- •From the summit, you can clearly see the distinctive 'Great Slab' of Fisherfield's Beinn Tarsuinn and the jagged skyline of the An Teallach massif across the Dundonnell wilderness.
- •While its height falls short of the Munro threshold, its status as a Hump (a hill with a Hundred Metre Prominence) makes it a primary objective for those who prefer solitude over the busier surrounding peaks.