Creag nan Damh

Creag nan Damh, a rugged hill at the western end of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, is tamed by stalkers' paths and a wall with iron posts running along its crest.

Creag nan Damh

Height	917m
Prominence	188m
Meaning	crag of the stags
Lists	Munros (M276)
Location	South Glen Shiel Ridge, Loch Hourn to Glen Shiel
Grid Ref	NG984112
Lat/Lon	57.14726, -5.3353

At just above Munro height, Creag nan Damh is the most westerly peak on the South Glen Shiel Ridge. Although surrounded by higher peaks, westward views from the summit are rather fine, particulary towards the Forcan Ridge, out to Knoydart and glimpses of Skye.

The most direct route begins near the site of the 1719 Battle of Glen Shiel, following a stalkers' path to the mountain's base before ascending its northeastern shoulder to the summit. A gentler, more navigable route starts further down Glen Shiel, following another stalkers' path to a col west of Creag nan Damh, where an old wall and line of iron posts guide the final approach.

Routes up Creag nan Damh

South Glen Shiel Ridge
	Superb traverse of 7 Munros on South Glen Shiel Ridge to Cluanie Inn. Aonach air Chrith is highest. A big day of peak-bagging along fine crests Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr