An Creachan

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

An Creachan

Eastern slopes of Cruach MhÃ²r Credit: Alan Reid

An Creachan is a prominent hill located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 807 meters (2,648 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The hill is situated in the southern part of the Argyll Forest Park, near the banks of Loch Awe. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the picturesque loch and the lush greenery of the park. On a clear day, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the distant mountains.

The ascent to the summit of An Creachan is relatively moderate, making it accessible to hikers of various levels of experience. The trail is well-marked and maintained, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for all. Along the way, hikers can expect to encounter diverse flora and fauna, including birch and oak trees, as well as a variety of bird species.

At the top of An Creachan, hikers are rewarded with magnificent vistas in all directions. The views stretch as far as the eye can see, encompassing the surrounding peaks, valleys, and lochs. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight that leaves visitors with a sense of tranquility and appreciation for the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Whether for a challenging hike or a peaceful walk in nature, An Creachan offers a memorable experience for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of Argyllshire.

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An Creachan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.269782/-5.1484423 or Grid Reference NN0513. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eastern slopes of Cruach MhÃ²r

Alan Reid

Forest, Salachry

Extensive Forestry Commission plantations above Glen Aray.

Richard Webb

A headwater of the Allt Blarghour

A small burn, sometimes running under the peat, which is trying to drain the plateau between Loch Awe and Glen Aray. The water is destined for Loch Awe. A' Chruach, a rocky spur off Cruach Mhòr can be seen as a high point against the mist. The moors here are still used for sheep farming. Plenty of deer too. The only birds encountered up here on a bleak day were a pair of stonechat and some red grouse.

Richard Webb

A boggy watershed

Blanket peat near Cruach Mhic Eoich. Between the point of view and the drier hills on the skyline runs the Alltan Airigh Mhic Choinnich, bound for Glen Aray and Loch Fyne. Behind me, any water that escapes the flat peatlands, will end up in the Allt Blarghour, Loch Awe and eventually Loch Etive. The webbed feet, looking for something new to do could find the Argyll watershed an interesting challenge.

Richard Webb

Forest edge, Alltan Airigh Mhic Choinnich

The edge of a large Forestry Commission block. The appalling Ordnance Survey cartography, AKA the purple plague*, shows that a lot of the moor here is also owned by the FC, but was mercifully left unplanted. Most of the square is an open sheep walk. *I do hope that when you are reading this, the obtrusive purple is absent from the map. Its purpose according to the reply to a complaint about loss of contour data is to encourage map users not to go on to privately owned land. What relevance this has to Scotland is a complete mystery. One thing is certain - there is NO access to the FC land to the southeast of here. It is choked in spiky trees with few gaps, let alone paths or clearings.

Richard Webb

Forest edge below An Creachan

Freedom of movement is somewhat curtailed here with a steep hillside on one side and a pathless young spruce plantation on the other. The ground is rocky, but was very easy to cross. I soon picked up a quad bike track which helped too. The deer fence was now rotted and ruined, and there were red deer within the forest.

Richard Webb

Forest edge below Creag Dubh

Most of the square is a Sitka spruce plantation. This area near the edge, beyond the decaying deer fence is too marshy to plant and has been left open. It was also hard to cross on foot.

Richard Webb

Forest edge below Creag Dubh

Following a quad bike track along the decaying fence which used to keep the deer out of a 1980's Forestry Commission plantation. Most of the square is still open, and is part of a sheep farm.

Richard Webb

Forest above Kilmun (Glen Aray)

Dusk above Glen Aray at the edge of a large 1980s planted Sitka plantation. The deer fence is decayed, and red deer can be seen inside the enclosure. A glimpse of Loch Fyne in the distance.

Richard Webb