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Scotland
Creag na h-Iolaire [Meall Reamhar North Top]
619M
2032FT
About Creag na h-Iolaire [Meall Reamhar North Top]
Tucked away above the eastern end of Glen Dochart, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the popular summits nearby. Reached via the high pass of Glen Ogle, its pathless, heathery slopes lead to a vantage point with clear, commanding views across to the formidable Crianlarich Munros and Ben More.
Key Statistics
Rank
262nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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31.9m
Nearest Town
Lochearnhead
Geology
You’re trekking over Ben Lui Schist, a sparkling rock peppered with tiny garnet crystals that once formed from compressed layers of ancient mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN561257
Latitude
56.4016°N
Longitude
4.3333°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag na h-Iolaire translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Crag of the Eagle,' a common descriptive title in the Highlands for steep, rocky outcrops that historically served as nesting sites.
- •Though categorized as its own summit, this hill is the northern top of Meall Reamhar; the two are often climbed together in a circuit from the Lochearnhead side to take advantage of the high-level ridge walking.
- •The summit offers a particularly sharp perspective on the eastern faces of Ben More and Stob Binnein, while to the south, the eye is drawn down the full length of Loch Earn.
- •Despite the name promising eagles, a more certain find on these slopes is a thick layer of classic Trossachs heather and the occasional patch of deep moss.