Bràigh nan Creagan Breac

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Bràigh nan Creagan Breac

Featureless plateau near the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach (&#039;middle hill&#039;) is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January. — Featureless plateau near the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Bràigh nan Creagan Breac is a prominent hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 762 meters (2,500 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is part of the Grampian Mountains and is situated within the Cairngorms National Park.

The name Bràigh nan Creagan Breac translates to "hill of the speckled rocks," which is a fitting description of the area's geological features. The hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with scattered boulders and outcrops adding to its unique charm. The rocks themselves exhibit a variety of colors and patterns, ranging from earthy browns and grays to vibrant reds and whites.

Climbing Bràigh nan Creagan Breac can be a challenging but rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Several walking and hiking trails traverse the hill, offering different levels of difficulty to cater to various abilities. The summit provides panoramic vistas, allowing visitors to admire the stunning beauty of the Scottish Highlands, with rolling hills, deep valleys, and shimmering lochs as far as the eye can see.

The hill is also home to diverse flora and fauna, with heather, mosses, and grasses covering its slopes. Wildlife such as red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species can often be spotted during the ascent.

Bràigh nan Creagan Breac is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking solitude and tranquility amidst Scotland's picturesque landscapes. Its rugged beauty and panoramic views make it a popular spot for outdoor activities, photography, and simply immersing oneself in the wonders of the natural world.

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Bràigh nan Creagan Breac Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.861001/-3.8094206 or Grid Reference NN8975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Featureless plateau near the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach

The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill') is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January.

Alan O'Dowd

Very small shelter on NW slopes of Aonach na Cloiche MÃ²ire

About the right size to fit a solitary sheep, but I don't think that is the purpose of this wee shelter. Possibly a grouse butt? But no others in sight nearby, and still too small to duck behind and surprise a startled bird.

Gary Dickson

Carn a' Chlamain

View across Glen Tilt from Beinn a' Ghlo

Richard Webb

Carn a' Chlamain

Leslie Barrie

Carn a' Chlamain summit cairn

Alan Reid

Cairn on summit ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach

Beinn Mheadhonach has a long narrow summit ridge with maps showing two contour rings of 900m. The northern location has a spot height at 901m and seems to be the accepted summit; the cairn seen here however at the other position is larger and may well occupy the highest ground. There's very little in it and hill baggers will surely visit both tops! Carn a’ Chlamain and Beinn a’ Ghlo are the distant mountains with the triple Munro of Beinn a' Ghlo being the hill group to the right.

Trevor Littlewood

Beinn Mheadhonach - the 901m area

Beinn Mheadhonach is mapped as having two contour rings at 900m; this is the northern position where a spot height of 901m is recorded on OS maps; it may or may not be the higher of the two locations. Certainly the larger cairn is at the southern, (the other) location which suggests that visitors on the whole may regard that as the actual summit - not that that is conclusive! The surrounding area is stony and very sparsely vegetated. Distantly can be seen Carn a’ Chlamain (behind the climber's head) and Beinn a’ Ghlo, the snowed domes to the right.

Trevor Littlewood

Allt Mhairc

The steep banking of the Allt Mhairc in Gleann Mhairc on the route taken from Carn a' Chlamain to Beinn Mheadhonach. My camera & phone thankfully in a dry bag bounced down the banking into the river and headed downstream. Thankfully one of the group rescued it a bit further downstream before the waterfall.

Liz Gray

Summit ridge, Beinn Mheadhonach

David Brown

BrÃ igh Clais Daimh

Spur of Carn a' Chlamain seen from Glen Tilt.

Michael Wilmore

Summit of Beinn Mheadhonach

Despite the thick cloud, the nature of nearly all this square can be seen clearly. It's just tundra, a flat expanse of gravels with mosses and hardy grasses. Just to the north of here, the rock turns from schist to granite. This is almost certainly the summit at 902m. , although the books state it's further north. If this hill were 13m higher, there would no longer be vegetation surrounding the cairn.

Richard Webb

Beinn Mheadhonach, the book summit.

A small pile of granite boulders marks a candidate for summit of Beinn Mheadhonach, although I am sure it's the other 900m ring contour just to the south. This is the reality of Scottish hill walking. It's not all sunshine and blue skies. Even with the cloud, the nature of this tundra square is clear.

Richard Webb