Scotland
Creag nan Gall
601M
1972FT
About Creag nan Gall
Rising above the southern banks of the River Dee, this heathery Tump offers a rugged, pathless alternative to the busier trails of Glen Muick. It provides a quiet experience of the Deeside foothills, rewarding those who navigate its peat hags with clear views across the valley toward the Lochnagar massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
158th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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82m
Nearest Town
Crathie
Geology
You are walking on several types of granite. These tough rocks formed from molten magma that cooled and hardened deep underground to create this rugged landscape.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag nan Gall South Top
Creag nan Gall South Top
Cnap na Clais Giubhais
Creag an Lurachain
Little Conachcraig
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO268915
Latitude
57.0088°N
Longitude
3.2069°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Crag of the Strangers', a term historically used for Lowlanders or anyone not belonging to the local clan territory.
- •From the summit, you are treated to a distinct perspective of the winding River Dee as it flows past Ballater toward Aboyne, framed by the dark, rounded profile of Morven to the north.
- •Situated on the fringes of the Balmoral Estate, this hill is largely ignored by peak-baggers, making it an ideal spot to watch the weather roll across the Mounth in total solitude.
- •It is the ideal summit for the walker who finds the car park at Glen Muick too busy and the actual climb to Lochnagar too much like hard work.