Scotland
Creag Ghiuthsachan
604M
1982FT
About Creag Ghiuthsachan
Perched above the majestic Glen Feshie, this modest summit offers a prime seat for observing the rewilding of the Caledonian forest. It’s the kind of hill that makes you feel like an explorer without the soul-crushing lung-burn of its higher, more arrogant neighbors.
Key Statistics
Rank
172nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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100.8m
Nearest Town
Kingussie
Geology
Cairngorm Granite (Silurian/Devonian Intrusion)
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN860999
Latitude
57.0760°N
Longitude
3.8822°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Crag of the Fir Trees,' a nod to the ancient Caledonian pines that cling to the slopes of Glen Feshie below.
- •It sits on the edge of the Invereshie and Inshriach National Nature Reserve, a key site for spotting the elusive capercaillie if you have the patience of a saint.
- •While the summit is relatively flat, the eastern face drops steeply into the glen, providing dramatic views of the River Feshie's braided channels.
- •This hill serves as a secondary gatekeeper to the high plateau, often overlooked by baggers rushing toward the 4,000-foot giants of the central Cairngorms.
- •Navigating the lower slopes involves a delicate dance with bog-monsters and heather that seems specifically designed to trip anyone wearing expensive gaiters. It's the perfect place to realize your 'waterproof' boots were actually just optimistic suggestions.