Creagan Meall Horn

Tucked away in the wild Reay Forest, this rugged Sutherland summit offers a quieter perspective on the North West Highlands. Situated just north of the Corbett Meall Horn, it provides exceptional views across to the jagged quartzite peaks of Foinaven and Arkle, rising from a landscape of ancient gneiss and peat.

• •The name combines Gaelic and Old Norse; Creagan means a rocky place and Meall a rounded hill, while Horn likely stems from the Norse for a sharp peak or point, reflecting the strong Viking influence on Sutherland's nomenclature.
• •Sitting deep within the Reay Forest estate, the hill is most frequently reached via the long, scenic track from Lone, which winds past the base of Arkle before ascending into the remote hinterland.
• •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for inspecting the 'Great Slab' of Foinaven, a massive tilted sheet of Cambrian quartzite that dominates the northern horizon.
• •The terrain is a classic example of Sutherland 'cnoc and lochan' topography at its base—a confusing but beautiful labyrinth of small rocky mounds and peat pools that requires careful navigation in mist.
• •Standing here usually guarantees a level of solitude that the more famous nearby Munros cannot match; you are significantly more likely to encounter a golden eagle or a red deer than a fellow walker.