Scotland
Creag nan Eilid
657M
2155FT
About Creag nan Eilid
This rugged North West Highland peak rises steeply above the northern shores of Loch Mullardoch. At 656 metres, it offers a pathless, quiet alternative to the busier Munros nearby. The terrain is classic wild Scotland: a mix of thick heather and broken crags looking out over the remote expanse of Glen Cannich.
Key Statistics
Rank
129th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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39.2m
Nearest Town
Killilan
Geology
Creag nan Eilid is shaped from the Morar Group. This sturdy foundation consists of hardened sandstone and mudstone, creating the rugged landscape beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag nan Eilid South Top
Creag nan Eilid Far South Top
Sron na Gaoithe
Carn Tarsuinn
Cadha Ban South Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH011295
Latitude
57.3132°N
Longitude
5.3038°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Creag nan Eilid, which translates as the 'Crag of the Hinds', referring to the female red deer that frequent these high, lonely slopes.
- •The summit offers a commanding view directly across the waters of Loch Mullardoch to the southern giants of An Socach and Mullach na Dheiridh.
- •To the north, the hill provides an intimate look at the massive, craggy southern profile of Sgùrr na Lapaich, which dominates the horizon at 1,150 metres.
- •Given the name, you can expect the local hinds to be significantly more adept at navigating these pathless, heathery flanks than the average hillwalker.