Scotland
Creag Ealraich
504M
1654FT
About Creag Ealraich
Rising above the Spey Valley, this rounded Grampian summit offers a quiet vantage point over Strathspey. The terrain is largely heather-clad moorland, providing a straightforward but rewarding ascent for those seeking a grand perspective of the high Cairngorm plateaus and the Lairig Ghru without the crowds of the bigger peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
383rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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142m
Nearest Town
Glenbeg
Geology
You are walking on hard, sandy rocks from the Dava Subgroup. These stones were partially melted deep underground, creating the rugged and durable foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn na Leitire
Creag an Righ
Carn Allt Laoigh
Carn Allt Laoigh
Creag Coille na Maoile
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH943304
Latitude
57.3518°N
Longitude
3.7583°W
Did You Know?
- •The name stems from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag', meaning crag or rock, while 'Ealraich' likely shares an etymological root with the nearby parish of Alvie, historically associated with the local Dunachton estate lands.
- •The summit provides a clear, framed view of the Lairig Ghru, the famous V-shaped glacial pass that carves between the massive granite bulks of Braeriach and Ben Macdui.
- •Looking south, the hill offers a distinct bird's-eye view of the River Spey as it broadens into the shimmering waters of Loch Insh.
- •The ascent is a masterclass in 'Monadhliath Miles'—a local unit of measurement where the distance covered feels significantly longer due to the depth of the heather and the occasional hidden peat hag.