Scotland
Creag nan Damh
917M
3009FT
About Creag nan Damh
Marking the western terminus of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, this Munro offers a rocky contrast to its grassier eastern neighbours. The ascent rewards walkers with an impressive prospect over the deep trough of Glen Shiel towards the jagged silhouette of The Saddle and the towering Five Sisters of Kintail.
Key Statistics
Rank
46th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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196m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are walking across the Morar Group, a foundation of ancient, hardened sandstones and layered, fine-grained rocks that form these rugged slopes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG983111
Latitude
57.1463°N
Longitude
5.3357°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Crag of the Stags,' a nod to the red deer often found sheltering in the steep-sided corries below the summit ridge.
- •While often tackled as part of a mammoth seven-Munro traverse, the hill stands as a fine objective on its own, accessed via a steep but efficient path from the A87 in Glen Shiel.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the Forcan Ridge on the neighbouring peak, The Saddle, one of the most celebrated scrambling routes in the Highlands.
- •To the west, the sea-loch of Loch Duich is clearly visible, often reflecting the dramatic peaks of Kintail in its sheltered waters.
- •Despite being the lowest Munro on the South Glen Shiel Ridge, it has a knack for feeling like the tallest if you have already climbed the other six peaks to reach it.