Scotland
Creag nan Leachda
784M
2572FT
About Creag nan Leachda
Rising as a sprawling shoulder of the Glas Maol massif, this 784-metre summit offers a quieter alternative to the busy Munros near the Glenshee Pass. Its broad, heathery slopes provide an expansive sense of isolation, overlooking the remote upper reaches of Glen Brighty and the steep-sided ridges of Caenlochan Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
74th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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116m
Nearest Town
Auchallater
Geology
You are walking on pale granite from the Lochnagar Pluton. This rock formed when a massive pool of molten magma cooled deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO179886
Latitude
56.9813°N
Longitude
3.3524°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag nan Leachda', meaning 'Crag of the Slabs'. This likely refers to the flat, rocky outcrops and shattered stones that characterize its higher slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the deep trough of Glen Brighty toward the high plateaus of Glas Maol and the distinctive profile of Monega Hill to the south.
- •Sitting on the edge of the Caenlochan Forest, the hill overlooks an area designated as a National Nature Reserve, known for its rare alpine plants and the herds of red deer that graze the high corries.
- •It is the kind of hill where you can experience genuine Highland solitude, largely because most walkers in the area are focused on the higher Munros or the nearby ski tows.