Scotland
Creag Coire Doe
729M
2392FT
About Creag Coire Doe
Overlooking the southern reaches of Loch Ness, this bulky Grampian hill offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through thick heather. Reaching 729 metres, its rounded summit provides a grandstand view of the Great Glen, stretching from the Monadhliath plateau across to the serrated peaks of the Kintail forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
150th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are treading on ancient, hardened sandstone from the Loch Laggan Formation. These rocks contain tiny, glittering mineral flakes that catch the light as you hike.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH443066
Latitude
57.1239°N
Longitude
4.5735°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag Coire Dò, meaning the 'Crag of the Corrie of the Doe'. While 'Doe' refers to a female deer in English, the Gaelic suffix here relates to the River Doe which drains the steep-sided corrie on the hill's eastern flank.
- •The hill sits just north of the Corrieyairack Pass, the high-altitude military road constructed by General Wade in 1731 to link Fort Augustus with Dalwhinnie, which remains a major landmark for long-distance walkers.
- •The summit is marked by a trig pillar and offers a distinctive perspective of the Great Glen; from this vantage point, you can trace the geological fault line as it slices through the Highlands toward the west coast.
- •Despite its respectable height and commanding views, it remains largely ignored by those rushing toward the nearby Munros, making it an excellent spot for anyone who finds the company of a stray sheep preferable to a crowded summit cairn.