Scotland
Creagan Ruadh
704M
2309FT
About Creagan Ruadh
Located north of the Great Glen near Spean Bridge, this rounded Lochaber hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier Ben Nevis range. The terrain is typical Highland moorland—heather-clad and occasionally boggy—rewarding those who traverse its slopes with excellent views across the distinctive geological terraces of nearby Glen Roy.
Key Statistics
Rank
117th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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113m
Nearest Town
Fersit
Geology
Beneath your feet, Creagan Ruadh consists of a solid foundation of hardened sandstone and granite-like rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN403717
Latitude
56.8093°N
Longitude
4.6174°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creagan Ruadh translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'red little crag,' a description likely inspired by the russet hues of the hillside grasses and heather during the autumn months.
- •From the summit, walkers have a clear view of the 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy to the east. These striking horizontal lines are actually the ancient shorelines of a lake dammed by glaciers during the last Ice Age.
- •The hill sits in a quiet corner of Lochaber and is frequently climbed alongside its neighbour, Beinn Iaruinn, to make a satisfying circuit above the deep glacial troughs of the surrounding glens.
- •Despite the name promising a 'crag,' your boots are far more likely to encounter soft moss and peat hags than any substantial amount of solid rock.