Creag nan Gabhar
Creag nan Gabhar is a heather-clad Corbett hill just north of Glenshee overlooking Glen Callater and Glen Clunie.
Creag nan Gabhar
| Height | 834m |
| Prominence | 178m |
| Meaning | the crag of the goats |
| Lists | Corbetts (C114) |
| Location | Glen Shee, Glenshee to Cairn o' Mount |
| Grid Ref | NO154841 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.94051, -3.391 |
Continuing the rolling grass and heather covered landforms of the eastern Glenshee hills, Creag nan Gabhar is the most northerly summit, with just enough prominence from Càrn an Tuirc to justify its status in the list of Corbetts.
At just over 400m above the A93, a hike up the heather and grass-covered slopes of Creag nan Gabhar makes for a short afternoon's hillwalk.
Routes up Creag nan Gabhar
East of Glenshee | |
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Hillwalking route over the 4 Munros east of Glenshee, dominated by Glas Maol. High, vast, and pathless, with the option to add Creag nan Gabhar. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 910m (2990ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 5:15hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
