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Creag Leacach

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
987 m (3238 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NO15467454
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
159 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Slabby crag
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Creag Leacach is effectively a summit on the winding south-west ridge of Glas Maol, the flanks of the ridge being steep rocky slopes.

The summit ridge is the normal access route from Glas Maol with a dry stone wall defining the route between the summits.

Creag Leacach can also be ascended following the path from the A93 road to the col between Meall Gorm (759m) and the SW top (943m) of Creag Leacach.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Leacach include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Creag Leacach

A snowy bit on the way up Glas Maol from the south on a braw sunny day in January 06.

© Bruce Hay
Image by Bruce Hay

Looking back along the ridge on route to Creag Leacach from Glas Maol.

© Neil Macleod
Image by Neil Macleod

Following the wall towards Creag Leacach; 31st May 2006.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

Creag Leacach and Glas Maol on the horizon, viewed from Ben Gulabin.

© Jim Hunter
Image by Jim Hunter
View All 24 Images for Creag Leacach

A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lochnagar
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck
Creag Leacach Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Creag Leacach
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
16.6 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
16.7 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Creag Leacach.

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  Routes that include Creag Leacach
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 562 m 11.58 km 3.5 hrs Glas Maol and Creag Leacach  A short route on easy terrain There steep crags west of Glas Maol and Craig Leacach has steep stoney slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Creag Leacach

  Baggers Gallery for Creag Leacach

Cracking day not a breath of wind

© Ian Gray
Image by Ian Gray

Susie, Ralph and I on the top of Creag Leacrch. Met Ralph and his owner and friend at the top and he kindly took the photo.

© Stephen Harte
Image by Stephen Harte

Graham and me with Ralph the dog on top of a snowy Creag Leacach 27/11/2009

© Geoffrey Knott
Image by Geoffrey Knott

Finlay on a great day at Creag Leachach

© Jerry & Finlay Morse
Image by Jerry & Finlay Morse
View All 11 Baggers Images for Creag Leacach
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Post a few words about Creag Leacach or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Stephen Harte
wrote on
November 28, 2009
Walked with my dog Susie from Auchavan taking in Monamenach over Black Hill to Mallrenhaskein and up onto Carn Ait and along to Creag Leachach. The first part of the day was clear but very cold with lots of snow above 800m. The snow made walking a little more difficult but also very interesting. The weather deteriorated as the day progressed visibility reduced to less than 3m and more snow appeared making life quite unpleasant. Completed the walk by continuing to Glas Moal, Little Glas Moal then followed the path down to Shanovan Hill and on to Tulchan Lodge back to Auchavan.
Chris Bowles
wrote on
April 11, 2007
This hill can mark the beginning of a rewarding outing where 6 Munro's can be collected quite comfortably, to do this though it would be best if you had two cars or a car and bike. The initial climb up this hill is probably the hardest part of the day, with the remainder being a high-level walk with very little re-ascent, I don't think one drops below 800m. Some fien views can be had as well. The whole route from Creag Leacach to Carn an Tuirc (6 peaks) and a 5km bike ride took just over 6 hours.
 
 

A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.

You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.

  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 22 Feb 2010 Around Glen Shee George Greszczuk Creag Leacach, Glas Maol, Cairn of Claise, Carn an Tuirc, Carn Aosda, Carn a' Gheoidh and The Cairnwell Not Yet Rated
 
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