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.

• •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.