Scotland
Creag nan Lochan
499M
1637FT
About Creag nan Lochan
Tucked away in the northern reaches of Mull, this rugged heathery summit offers a wilder alternative to the island’s more famous peaks. Its rocky slopes provide an excellent vantage point over the long trough of Loch Frisa, with the Treshnish Isles visible on the western horizon during clear weather.
Key Statistics
Rank
139th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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100m
Nearest Town
Polloch
Geology
The ground here belongs to the Lochailort Pelite Formation. These crags are made of ancient mud and sand that have been squeezed into tough, solid rock.
Nearby Fells
Creag nan Lochan East Top
Creag nan Lochan South Top
Fireach Dubh
Cruach a' Ghaill
Cruach nan Caorach SW Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM759724
Latitude
56.7899°N
Longitude
5.6701°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, Creag nan Lochan, translating to 'Crag of the Small Lochs.' This refers to the numerous small pools and lochans scattered across the surrounding moorland and plateau.
- •The summit provides a commanding view of Loch Frisa to the south, Mull's largest freshwater loch, and across the Sound of Mull towards the mountains of Ardnamurchan on the mainland.
- •This area is a known territory for white-tailed eagles, which are frequently seen soaring over the nearby coastlines and the forestry plantations that flank the lower slopes.
- •At 499 metres, the hill is just one metre shy of the 500m mark, a technicality that spares it from the attention of many peak-baggers and ensures a quiet walk.