Scotland
Creag Coire Doe South Top
726M
2381FT
About Creag Coire Doe South Top
Rising above the historic Corrieyairack Pass, this high moorland shoulder offers a rugged, pathless experience in the Monadhliath mountains. As a subsidiary top of Creag Coire Doe, the terrain is characterized by vast undulating plateaus and peat hags, providing a sense of remote isolation high above the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
155th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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39.5m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
This peak is built from layers of sparkly, sand-based rock and hardened mixtures of mud and sand that form the rugged terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH439062
Latitude
57.1201°N
Longitude
4.5799°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Coire Damh', which translates as the 'Crag of the Corrie of the Stag', reflecting the area's long history as a deer forest.
- •The hill overlooks the Corrieyairack Pass to the south, where General Wade constructed a famous military road in 1731 to allow government troops to move quickly through the Highlands.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an excellent perspective of the Great Glen to the west, with the prominent peak of Ben Tee and the high ridges above Glen Garry clearly visible on a clear day.
- •The surrounding plateau has undergone significant change in recent years due to the development of the Stronelairg Wind Farm, which sits on the remote moorland to the north and east.