An Leth-Chreag

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Leth-Chreag

Fuaranan Caola A fluted hillside on the southern side of Glen Orrin. — Fuaranan Caola Credit: Richard Webb

An Leth-Chreag is a prominent hill located in the Scottish Highlands in Inverness-shire. Standing at a height of 889 meters (2,917 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops, making it a challenging but rewarding climb for experienced walkers. The summit offers panoramic views of the nearby mountains and glens, including the iconic Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles.

An Leth-Chreag is part of the Glen Roy National Nature Reserve, known for its diverse flora and fauna. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and ptarmigan.

Visitors to An Leth-Chreag can access the hill from the nearby village of Roybridge, where there are parking facilities and designated walking trails. It is recommended to check weather conditions and be well-prepared for the hike, as the Scottish Highlands are known for their unpredictable weather patterns.

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An Leth-Chreag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.465866/-4.8355467 or Grid Reference NH3045. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fuaranan Caola A fluted hillside on the southern side of Glen Orrin.

Fuaranan Caola

A fluted hillside on the southern side of Glen Orrin.

Meall na Faire The southern side of Glen Orrin, the end of a long spur off the ridge between Glen Orrin and Glen Strathfarrar.

Meall na Faire

The southern side of Glen Orrin, the end of a long spur off the ridge between Glen Orrin and Glen Strathfarrar.

Exposed ground The wind has removed the soil from this 750m summit, with plant life restricted to a series of stripes.

Exposed ground

The wind has removed the soil from this 750m summit, with plant life restricted to a series of stripes.

Ciste Dhubh Meltwater channel cutting across the north ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Ciste Dhubh

Meltwater channel cutting across the north ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Allt Coire na Sleaghaich Looking down the glen of the Allt Coire na Sleaghaich towards Glen Orrin.

Allt Coire na Sleaghaich

Looking down the glen of the Allt Coire na Sleaghaich towards Glen Orrin.

North ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe Sgurr na Ruaidhe is a moss covered hill with gentle contours. It is nearly always climbed from the Glen Strathfarrar in the south, but the Stathconon Estate&#039;s bridges make an approach from Strathconon perfectly feasible (at time of writing, the bridges may not always be intact), and this gets around the vehicle access issues on the Strathfarrar road.
Taken in sleet and strong winds. I was not adequately clothed for the conditions and had by now decided to return to Glen Orrin as soon as I had reached the summit, rather than explore the tops to the east as planned.

North ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe

Sgurr na Ruaidhe is a moss covered hill with gentle contours. It is nearly always climbed from the Glen Strathfarrar in the south, but the Stathconon Estate's bridges make an approach from Strathconon perfectly feasible (at time of writing, the bridges may not always be intact), and this gets around the vehicle access issues on the Strathfarrar road. Taken in sleet and strong winds. I was not adequately clothed for the conditions and had by now decided to return to Glen Orrin as soon as I had reached the summit, rather than explore the tops to the east as planned.

North ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe Unseen from here, the gentle ridge is broken by Ciste Dhubh, a meltwater channel.

North ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe

Unseen from here, the gentle ridge is broken by Ciste Dhubh, a meltwater channel.

Fuaranan Caola Line of springs beneath the north ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Fuaranan Caola

Line of springs beneath the north ridge of Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Sgurr na Cairbe A 686m peak which dominates views in this part of Glen Orrin. It is the end of a long ridge thrown down from Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Sgurr na Cairbe

A 686m peak which dominates views in this part of Glen Orrin. It is the end of a long ridge thrown down from Sgurr na Ruaidhe.

Sgurr na Cairbe The summit cone from the north ridge.

Sgurr na Cairbe

The summit cone from the north ridge.

An Leth-chreag Broad ridge above the slopes of An Leth-chreag. Sgurr na Cairbe in the distance and the Orrin Reservoir beyond to the right. The ridge is mostly dry with thin soils and continues to Sgurr na Ruaidhe to the south.

An Leth-chreag

Broad ridge above the slopes of An Leth-chreag. Sgurr na Cairbe in the distance and the Orrin Reservoir beyond to the right. The ridge is mostly dry with thin soils and continues to Sgurr na Ruaidhe to the south.

Bogs Below 700m, the easy mossy ground turns to the blanket peat bog that covers much of Glen Orrin. The reservoir can be seen in the distance, beyond the glen of the Allt Coire Cairbe.

Bogs

Below 700m, the easy mossy ground turns to the blanket peat bog that covers much of Glen Orrin. The reservoir can be seen in the distance, beyond the glen of the Allt Coire Cairbe.

Bog below An Leth-chreag Exposed peat and bogwood. Ciste Dhubh is visible as a cleft on the horizon.

Bog below An Leth-chreag

Exposed peat and bogwood. Ciste Dhubh is visible as a cleft on the horizon.

Allt Coire Chairbe A bouldery burn below spurs off the northern slopes of Sgurr na Ruaidhe

Allt Coire Chairbe

A bouldery burn below spurs off the northern slopes of Sgurr na Ruaidhe

Allt a' Ghlaistail Confluence with the Allt Coire Chairbe which comes in from the right of the picture. In bogland like this, the burns can sometimes give easier going, but the descent of the Allt Coire Chairbe from here was hard going.

Allt a' Ghlaistail

Confluence with the Allt Coire Chairbe which comes in from the right of the picture. In bogland like this, the burns can sometimes give easier going, but the descent of the Allt Coire Chairbe from here was hard going.

Allt Coire Chairbe The glacier in Glen Orrin deepened the glen, leaving the side drainage as hanging valleys. Here the Allt Coire Chairbe starts to cut down to the level of the Orrin forming a series of rocky gorges. The rocks give enough protection from the deer to allow tree growth.

Allt Coire Chairbe

The glacier in Glen Orrin deepened the glen, leaving the side drainage as hanging valleys. Here the Allt Coire Chairbe starts to cut down to the level of the Orrin forming a series of rocky gorges. The rocks give enough protection from the deer to allow tree growth.

Sgurr na Cairbe View across Glen Orrin towards Sgurr na Cairbe.

Sgurr na Cairbe

View across Glen Orrin towards Sgurr na Cairbe.

Sgurr na Cairbe The summit. A sharp top, but the striking hill from Glen Orrin is just the end of a long ridge, but separated by a meltwater channel.

Sgurr na Cairbe

The summit. A sharp top, but the striking hill from Glen Orrin is just the end of a long ridge, but separated by a meltwater channel.

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An Leth-Chreag is located at Grid Ref: NH3045 (Lat: 57.465866, Lng: -4.8355467)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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