Scotland
Marg na Craige
834M
2735FT
About Marg na Craige
Sitting high on the Monadhliath plateau above Newtonmore, this substantial Hump offers a classic taste of the Grampian wilds. Characterised by vast, undulating heather moorland and tricky peat hags, the summit provides an expansive, airy vantage point across the Upper Spey Valley towards the distant, jagged skyline of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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149m
Nearest Town
Gergask
Geology
You are climbing over tough, crystalline rocks formed from ancient layers of sand and mud. These sparkling, layered stones create the rugged foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN620973
Latitude
57.0461°N
Longitude
4.2763°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Marg na Craige'. A 'marg' refers to a merkland—an ancient Norse-influenced unit of land assessment—suggesting these high slopes once held specific value for seasonal grazing.
- •The hill is most often climbed as part of a remote circuit including the nearby Corbett, Carn Dearg, which sits roughly three kilometres to the northwest across a high, wind-scoured col.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the Creag Meagaidh massif to the southwest and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Ericht tucked between the hills.
- •Navigating the featureless plateau in a thick mist provides an excellent opportunity to test your compass skills, or at the very least, your patience for jumping over peat hags.