Scotland
Creag nan Calman
661M
2169FT
About Creag nan Calman
Rising west of Fort Augustus, this rugged Highland Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier Munros. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops are typical of the North West Highlands. The 661-metre summit provides excellent, uncrowded views across Loch Loyne and towards the formidable peaks of the South Cluanie Ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
116th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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65m
Nearest Town
Imladris
Geology
You are walking across a rugged foundation of tough, sandy quartzite and fine-grained rocks originally formed from layers of ancient mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH199205
Latitude
57.2397°N
Longitude
4.9860°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'Creag nan Calman' translating as 'Crag of the Pigeons,' a reference to the wild rock doves that frequently nest in the steeper, craggy recesses of such hills.
- •Situated between Glen Moriston and Glen Garry, the hill is most often climbed as a standalone objective, requiring a traverse of typically pathless and boggy Highland moorland that demands solid navigational skills.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the sprawling waters of Loch Loyne to the south and the serrated skyline of the Glen Shiel hills dominating the northern horizon.
- •If you encounter another soul on these slopes, there is a high probability that one of you is significantly lost while attempting to find the main path to the more famous Shiel Bridge Munros.