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Scotland
Creag na h-Eige [Frith an Achaidh Mhoir]
912M
2991FT
About Creag na h-Eige [Frith an Achaidh Mhoir]
Rising above the wild moorlands north of Fort Augustus, this bulky Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the North West Highlands. The ascent rewards walkers with a commanding perspective over the Great Glen and the sharp, distant profiles of the Glen Affric peaks to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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68.3m
Nearest Town
Athnamulloch
Geology
You are walking across ancient layers of hardened mud and sand. These rocks were squeezed and heated over time to form the rugged foundation of the Glenfinnan Group.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH140282
Latitude
57.3064°N
Longitude
5.0894°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Creag na h-Eige translates as 'Crag of the Notch', while the alternative name Frith an Achaidh Mhòir refers to the 'Forest of the Great Field', likely describing the historical grazing lands in the glens below.
- •To the south, the hill overlooks the massive geological rift of the Great Glen, offering clear views down towards the southern reaches of Loch Ness and the village of Fort Augustus.
- •The summit is the high point of the Dundreggan estate, a site famously dedicated to a flagship rewilding project aimed at restoring the native Caledonian pinewood to this part of the Highlands.
- •At 2,991 feet high, the summit provides all the physical exertion of a major mountain with none of the statistical glory, falling just nine feet short of the magic 3,000-foot mark.