Scotland
Creagan Dubh Toll nam Biast
868M
2846FT
About Creagan Dubh Toll nam Biast
Sitting high above the remote Gleann Beag in the North West Highlands, this rugged shoulder offers a sense of isolation away from the busier ridges. Known for its dark, craggy northern face, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the wild interior towards Loch Vaich and the distant peaks of Wester Ross.
Key Statistics
Rank
37th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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56.3m
Nearest Town
Annat
Geology
This fell is built from layers of tough white sandstone and gritty, pebbly rock. These durable foundations create the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG886510
Latitude
57.5005°N
Longitude
5.5296°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Black Crags of the Hollow of the Beasts.' 'Biast' typically refers to wild animals or monsters, likely inspired by the intimidating, shadowed nature of the deep corrie that drops away to the north.
- •Located on the northern fringes of the Fannichs, it serves as an excellent lookout over the sprawling Inverlael Forest, with a particularly clear view across to the massive northern slopes of Beinn Dearg.
- •Its classification as a Tump reflects its relative prominence rather than its stature; at nearly 868 metres, it remains a serious high-altitude objective requiring sound navigation skills in the often-present mist.
- •If you are looking for the 'beasts' of the title today, they usually take the form of remarkably persistent midges, though a golden eagle is a more welcome potential sighting over the crags.