Scotland
Creag na h-Iolaire
835M
2739FT
About Creag na h-Iolaire
Rising as a rugged northern shoulder of Beinn Ime, this high Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busy Arrochar main summits. The terrain is characteristically rocky and steep, providing an eagle’s-eye perspective over the deep trench of Glen Fyne and the massive, craggy eastern face of Ben Vane.
Key Statistics
Rank
55th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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30.2m
Nearest Town
Blaircreich
Geology
You’re walking on the Ben Ledi Grit Formation, composed of hardened, grainy sandstones and fine-layered rocks that form the solid foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN427153
Latitude
56.3039°N
Longitude
4.5440°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'Crag of the Eagle,' a title usually reserved for steep, high-altitude cliff faces that served as historical nesting sites for golden eagles.
- •It forms a prominent northern buttress of Beinn Ime; the terrain between the two summits is often a maze of peat hags that requires careful navigation in poor visibility.
- •The summit provides an unshielded view down the long glaciated trough of Glen Fyne, with the distinctive jagged profile of Beinn Bhuidhe dominating the western skyline.
- •While technically a Tump, most walkers treat this height as a scenic detour or a tactical breather before the final, more crowded pull toward the highest point in the Arrochar Alps.