Scotland
Wolf Craig
716M
2349FT
About Wolf Craig
Rising from the sprawling Mounth plateau south of Ballater, this rounded Tump offers a rugged vantage point over the upper reaches of Glen Doll. Often bypassed by those bagging the Munros of the White Mounth, it provides a quieter, heathery alternative with wide-reaching views toward the imposing cliffs of Lochnagar.
Key Statistics
Rank
103rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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95.5m
Nearest Town
Angus
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Tarfside Psammite Formation. These tough, crystalline rocks were originally layers of sand and silt that hardened over time.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO380823
Latitude
56.9278°N
Longitude
3.0203°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely commemorates the historical presence of wolves in these remote Grampian reaches. 'Craig' is an Anglicised version of the Gaelic creag, referring to the rocky outcrops that break the smooth, heathery slopes of the high plateau.
- •It is situated near the historic Jock’s Road, one of Scotland’s oldest high-level drove routes, which connects Glen Clova to Braemar through the wild terrain of the southern Mounth.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective of the 'Great Crack' of Glen Doll to the south and a clear line of sight across the plateau to the granite peaks of Broad Cairn and Cairn Bannoch.
- •Given its proximity to much higher peaks, the summit is often used by navigators as a reliable 'handrail' or checkpoint when the mist descends and the more famous landmarks of the Lochnagar circuit disappear.