Scotland
Creag Iobhair
794M
2605FT
About Creag Iobhair
Tucked away in the wild country between Strathfarrar and Loch Monar, this rugged peak offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. It is defined by its rocky eastern slopes and high-plateau character, providing an excellent vantage point for surveying the remote, water-carved landscape of the Monar forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
38th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Inverlael
Geology
You are walking on the Vaich Pelite, a hardy rock formed from ancient mud and sand that contains tiny, glinting red garnet crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH305871
Latitude
57.8413°N
Longitude
4.8555°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Creag Iubhair, meaning 'Crag of the Yew'. This suggests that yew trees once found a foothold on its craggy flanks, despite the exposed nature of the North West Highlands.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of Loch Monar's northern shoreline, with the massive, rounded bulk of Maoile Lunndaidh and the sharp profile of Lurg Mhòr visible across the water to the south.
- •It is most frequently visited as a southern extension of the Sgùrr na Lapaich ridge, serving as a rocky balcony overlooking the deep trough of Gleann Innis an t-Seangain.
- •While it stands at a height that would make it a significant mountain in most countries, its lack of a Munro or Corbett title means you are far more likely to share the summit with a red deer than another human.