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.

• •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.