Creach Bheinn

Note: There are other mountains in Scotland with the same name. This article is about the most prominent.

Creach Bheinn
File:Creach Bheinn and Glen Galmadale.jpg Glen Galmadale and the summit of Creach Bheinn seen from the south
Highest point
Elevation
Prominence	Ranked 48th in British Isles
Parent peak	Sgurr Dhomhnuill
Listing	Corbett, Marilyn
Naming
Translation	Hill of spoil (Scottish Gaelic)
Geography
Location	Ardgour, Highland, Scotland
Parent range	Northwest Highlands
OS grid	NM870576
Topo map	OS Landranger 49

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.

References

• The Corbetts and Other Scottish Hills, (SMC Guide) ISBN 0-907521-29-0.
• Caledonia Hilltreks