Creag Aighean

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Creag Aighean

Muirburn patterns Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm. — Muirburn patterns Credit: Richard Webb

Creag Aighean is a prominent hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains and stands at an elevation of 678 meters (2,224 feet) above sea level. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Creag Aighean is known for its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops making it a challenging but rewarding climb. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife including red deer, birds of prey, and other mountain species.

The summit of Creag Aighean offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby Loch Muick and the Cairngorms National Park. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the North Sea coastline.

Overall, Creag Aighean is a beautiful and remote mountain that offers a true wilderness experience for those willing to make the journey to its summit. It is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to explore the natural beauty of Aberdeenshire.

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Creag Aighean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.198448/-3.1853034 or Grid Reference NJ2812. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Muirburn patterns Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm.

Muirburn patterns

Heather moorland on the slopes of Sgor Gorm.

Glen Ernan A brief descent on the way up the glen. There is a lot of juniper growing here.

Glen Ernan

A brief descent on the way up the glen. There is a lot of juniper growing here.

Glen Ernan A feeder of Strath Don, the glen is notable for its juniper plantations. A fencing team has been busy recently.

Glen Ernan

A feeder of Strath Don, the glen is notable for its juniper plantations. A fencing team has been busy recently.

Bridge and cattle grid, Glen Ernan Glen Ernan has a series of cattle grids along its road.

Bridge and cattle grid, Glen Ernan

Glen Ernan has a series of cattle grids along its road.

New fence, Glen Ernan Thanks to the fence builder&#039;s tracks, it was easy to cross the deep heather here. There is a very steep road across the glen.

New fence, Glen Ernan

Thanks to the fence builder's tracks, it was easy to cross the deep heather here. There is a very steep road across the glen.

New fence, Glen Ernan The fencer&#039;s track made getting through the heather easy. This is an upgrade as a fence is shown here by the Ordnance Survey.

New fence, Glen Ernan

The fencer's track made getting through the heather easy. This is an upgrade as a fence is shown here by the Ordnance Survey.

Allt Gille Mhorair A burn descending to the Ernan Water.

Allt Gille Mhorair

A burn descending to the Ernan Water.

Towards The Socach Moorland above Glen Ernan in the Ladder Hills. The fence is newly built, although there was one here before.

Towards The Socach

Moorland above Glen Ernan in the Ladder Hills. The fence is newly built, although there was one here before.

Burn above Glen Ernan Looking down to the glen from the moors at around 550m above sea level.

Burn above Glen Ernan

Looking down to the glen from the moors at around 550m above sea level.

Glen Ernan A gorge like section of the glen, still with the junipers.

Glen Ernan

A gorge like section of the glen, still with the junipers.

Creag Aighean screes Scree slope in a gorge like section of Glen Earnan.

Creag Aighean screes

Scree slope in a gorge like section of Glen Earnan.

The road up Glen Earnan The road is quite an old one and in very good condition. Here it squeezes by a rock cutting before the glen opens out again.

The road up Glen Earnan

The road is quite an old one and in very good condition. Here it squeezes by a rock cutting before the glen opens out again.

Ernan Water The glen opens out here. Beyond Shiel, there are high moorland hills and beyond the hill is the Lecht road and ski centre.

Ernan Water

The glen opens out here. Beyond Shiel, there are high moorland hills and beyond the hill is the Lecht road and ski centre.

Junipers, Glen Ernan Glen Ernan has healthy and dense juniper woodland.

Junipers, Glen Ernan

Glen Ernan has healthy and dense juniper woodland.

Road down Glen Earnan View downstream towards the screes on Creag Aighean. There are plenty of junipers here.

Road down Glen Earnan

View downstream towards the screes on Creag Aighean. There are plenty of junipers here.

Limestone, Glen Ernan Exposed limestone beside the road. This is exposure covers a small area around the floor of the glen, but the farms lower down the glen are also on limestone (a long thin strip of exposed limestone between Glenbuchat Lodge and Mona Gowan).

Limestone, Glen Ernan

Exposed limestone beside the road. This is exposure covers a small area around the floor of the glen, but the farms lower down the glen are also on limestone (a long thin strip of exposed limestone between Glenbuchat Lodge and Mona Gowan).

Ernan Water Upstream of Shiel.

Ernan Water

Upstream of Shiel.

Upper Glen Ernan 500m up and the junipers are still thriving.

Upper Glen Ernan

500m up and the junipers are still thriving.

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Creag Aighean is located at Grid Ref: NJ2812 (Lat: 57.198448, Lng: -3.1853034)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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