OS grid NM870576 Elevation 853 m Mountain range Northwest Highlands Parent range Northwest Highlands | Topo map OS Landranger 49 Prominence 755 m Parent peak Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill Listing Marilyn | |
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Translation Hill of spoil (Scottish Gaelic) Location Ardgour, Highland, Scotland Similar Dùn da Ghaoithe, Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill, Sgùrr nan Eugallt, Beinn Sgulaird, Rois‑bheinn | ||
Note: There are other mountains in Scotland with the same name. This article is about the most prominent.
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Map of Creach Bheinn, Fort William, UK
Creach Bheinn is a prominent mountain in the Ardgour area in the west of Scotland. It is less steep and even less frequently climbed than its northern neighbour, Garbh Bheinn, but the views to the south and west to the islands are open and extensive.
Ascents
Compared with other hills in the Ardgour area, the slopes of Creach Bheinn are smooth. The best starting point is on the west side of the bridge at Glengalmadale. Parking is limited but sufficient for current demand. From there, a wet track followed by a boggy path lead up Glen Galmadale to the foot of the mountain, which is easily ascended. Alternatively, some or all of a horseshoe ridge can be included. The entire ridge, which includes two additional Marilyns, involves about 1500 metres of uphill climbing.
Summit Camp
Near the summit there are ruins of a camp, which is thought to have been used by early surveyors.