Scotland
Creag Dearg
710M
2328FT
About Creag Dearg
Rising above the remote glens of Lochaber, this 709.7m Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking solitude away from the popular Munros. Its heathery slopes provide a testing ascent, rewarding walkers with a commanding perspective over the surrounding wild Highland terrain and the deep troughs of nearby glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
108th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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64m
Nearest Town
Ballater
Geology
You are walking over compressed layers of sandstone and mud. These are joined by dark, hardened rocks shaped by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO360875
Latitude
56.9743°N
Longitude
3.0544°W
Did You Know?
- •In Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as 'Red Crag.' This is a nod to the exposed granite and lichen-crusted rocks found at the top, which can glow with a warm, ruddy light during a Highland sunset.
- •The summit offers a specific, far-reaching view across the Great Glen to the massive north face of Ben Nevis and the distinctive ridgeline of the Grey Corries.
- •It sits on the edge of Glen Roy, famous for its 'Parallel Roads'—a geological marvel of perfectly horizontal lines etched into the hillsides by ice-age lakes.
- •While the name promises a 'Red Crag,' the reality of the climb involves navigating significant stretches of unforgiving peat bog before you finally reach any actual rock.