Creag Ruadh, Dalwhinnie
Creag Ruadh - heather-clad hill overlooking A9 by Dalwhinnie
Overlooking the A9, Creag Ruadh is a modest heather-clad hill hiding much of the bulk of nearby Meall Chuaich from roadside view.Creag Ruadh, Dalwhinnie
| Height | 658.8m |
| Prominence | 198m |
| Meaning | red crag |
| Lists | Fionas, 166 |
| Location | East of Drumochter and Gaick Forest, Gaick and Atholl |
| Grid Ref | NN685881 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.96611, -4.16435 |
North-east of Dalwhinnie, the patched muirburn slopes of Creag Ruadh rise above the busy A9.
As a detour from the usual route to Meall Chuaich, it's a straightforward hike to bag Creag Ruadh aiming up its heather-clad southern slopes.
Alternatively, Creag Ruadh can be climbed on its own directly from the A9 following ATV tracks much of the way to its summit.
Routes up Creag Ruadh
Meall Chuaich and Creag Ruadh from Dalwhinnie | |
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Fine estate and hydro tracks are followed to a hidden bothy, from where a quick jog up and down reaches Meall Chuaich's summit. A short detour bags nearby Creag Ruadh. Peaks : 1 Munro, option of 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 650m (2130ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 3:35hr |
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