Scotland
Creag nan Eildeag
642M
2105FT
About Creag nan Eildeag
Tucked away above the western shores of Loch Ericht, this rounded Grampian summit offers a quiet alternative to the busy Drumochter peaks nearby. The terrain is typical of the central Highlands—thick heather and peat hags that demand effort, rewarded by a clear perspective into the remote heart of the Ben Alder forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
147th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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76.5m
Nearest Town
Innerwick
Geology
You are trekking across ancient sandy and muddy rocks reshaped by heat and pressure. This foundation includes layers containing tiny garnets and altered volcanic stones.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN596461
Latitude
56.5861°N
Longitude
4.2860°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'Crag of the small hinds,' reflecting the area's long history as a prime deer stalking forest.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the massive bulk of Ben Alder and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Ericht stretching towards Dalwhinnie.
- •To the south, the distinctive cone of Schiehallion is visible across the Rannoch moorland, providing a sharp contrast to the more rounded plateaus of the immediate area.
- •As a Tump (a hill with a thirty-metre drop on all sides), it attracts a specific breed of hill-bagger who prefers the solitude of trackless moorland over established mountain paths.
- •If you find yourself on this summit, you have likely either lost your way to a nearby Munro or possess a very specific, almost suspicious, fondness for deep heather and peat hags.