Creach Bheinn, Glen Galmadale
Creach Bheinn is the highest peak on the horseshoe shaped ridge surrounding Glen Galmadale above Kingairloch in south-east Ardgour.
Creach Bheinn, Glen Galmadale
| Height | 853m |
| Prominence | 755m |
| Meaning | mountain of spoil |
| Lists | Corbetts (C89) |
| Location | Morvern, Ardnamuchan to Loch Linnhe |
| Grid Ref | NM870576 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.66197, -5.4762 |
Standing near the northern end of the horseshoe shaped ridge that surrounds Glen Galmadale in south-east Ardgour, Creach Bheinn is the highest peak in the range. There are some interesting remnants of a 'Colby Camp' close to Creag Bheinn's summit and nearby on Maol Odhar is some wreckage debris of a crashed aircraft.
For an approach from Glen Tarbert, a hike up Creach Bheinn begins from a track which near the head of Loch Sunart. A finer route follows the crest of a horseshoe ridge above Glen Galmadale and begins from near Kingairloch.
Routes up Creach Bheinn
Glen Galmadale Horseshoe – Kingairloch Corbetts | |
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A rugged circuit above Loch Linnhe climbing Creach Bheinn, Fuar Bheinn and Beinn na Cille—classic hillwalking in the Ardgour hills. Peaks : 2 Corbetts, 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 1490m (4890ft) Distance : 16km (10m) Time : 6:30hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
