Scotland
Creag Bhan
510M
1673FT
About Creag Bhan
Rising steeply from the road at Lochailort, this rugged Marilyn offers a classic West Highland experience. The ascent through heather and rock leads to a summit overlooking the Sound of Arisaig. It is an excellent vantage point for the Small Isles and the massive neighbouring peaks of the Roshven range.
Key Statistics
Rank
331st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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224m
Nearest Town
Lochailort
Geology
Creag Bhan is formed from the Lochailort Pelite, a rugged foundation of ancient mudstone that was hardened deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM782846
Latitude
56.8995°N
Longitude
5.6439°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic Creag Bhàn, the name translates as ‘white crag’, a reference to the pale rock outcrops that stand out against the darker heather on its upper slopes.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the 'Road to the Isles' as it winds toward Mallaig, with the distinctive silhouettes of Eigg and Rùm visible across the water.
- •Because there is no established path to the top, walkers must navigate a quintessential West Highland mix of deep bog, hidden crags, and thick bracken.
- •While often overshadowed by the higher peaks of the Roshven massif to the south, its isolation as a Marilyn makes it a mandatory detour for dedicated hill-baggers.