Creag Dhearg

Rising to 526 metres in the glen country between Glen Affric and Glen Moriston, this modest summit offers an ascent through typical Highland terrain of heather and grass. Classified as both a Dodd and Tump, it represents the quieter hills of this well-known region, away from the more frequented Munro ridges to the south and west.

• •The name Creag Dhearg comes from the Scottish Gaelic meaning 'red crag' or 'red rock', likely referring to iron-rich rock formations or reddish-tinged stone visible on or near the summit.
• •This hill sits in one of Scotland's most storied glens, with Glen Affric to the north often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland, though Creag Dhearg itself occupies quieter ground on the southern margins of this celebrated landscape.
• •As a Tump, the hill has at least 30 metres of prominence, while its Dodd classification reflects its status as one of the hills between 500 and 599 metres in height with sufficient relative height to warrant individual recognition.