Scotland
Creag Chean
654M
2147FT
About Creag Chean
Rising above the head of Glen Isla, this rounded Tump offers a quiet perspective on the eastern Grampians. Its heathery slopes provide a steady ascent, rewarding walkers with a clear look into the deep trough of Caenlochan Glen and the sprawling southern ridges of nearby Glas Maol.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Dull
Geology
The ground here is lime-rich mudstone from the Ben Lawers Schist Formation. These layered rocks were transformed by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN795532
Latitude
56.6555°N
Longitude
3.9669°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Cheann', meaning 'Crag of the Head', likely referring to its position overlooking the steepening ground at the head of the glen.
- •The hill sits on the fringes of the Mounth, a vast area of high plateau that historically formed a significant barrier to travel between the Scottish Lowlands and the Highlands.
- •From the summit, the view south-west extends down the long, green trough of Glen Isla, while the massive, stony bulk of Creag Leacach dominates the skyline to the north.
- •It is frequently bypassed by those heading for the neighbouring Munros, meaning walkers who visit the summit usually enjoy a level of solitude rarely found on the busier peaks nearby.
- •The hill serves as an excellent barometer for the weather; if the cloud is clipping this summit, the higher Cairngorm plateaus to the north are almost certainly buried in a thick grey blanket.