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.

• •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.