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Creag Each

Graham

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

672 m (2204 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.

NN652263

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

144 of 222 Grahams

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

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

Horse 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.

OS Landranger Maps Required

51	Loch Tay & Glen Dochart

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

Description

Creag Each lies to the north of Loch Earn.

It is situated conveniently close to the Graham Creag Ruadh around the head of Glen Tarken, and the two could readily be combined in one expedition.

The public footpath through Glen Tarken can be used for access.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Each include

Crags near summit.

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.

Picture Gallery for Creag Each

Creag Each from Glen Tarken

Image by Alan Puckrin

Looking up to the summit of Creag Each by our route of ascent. A Good route and fairly easy 10/05/2016

Image by Eileen Stark

Loch Earn from the summit of Creag Each

Image by Alan Puckrin

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)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn Ghlas
by Metcheck

Creag Each Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Creag Each.

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Routes that include Creag Each

We currently have no routes listed for Creag Each.

We are working on adding routes for all the Grahams.

Submitting a GPX tracklog for this Graham will allow us to speed up the route authoring process.

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Creag Each

Baggers Gallery for Creag Each

James looking his usual cool self at the cairn on Creag Each 10/05/2016

Image by Eileen Stark

At the summit of Creag Each on a beautiful day 10/05/2016

Image by Eileen Stark

No wonder this isn't the most popular of hills - it's a wee toughie. At least it is for an unfit real- ale drinker! Note to self: next time pick a hill with a nice easy-going track that runs all the way to the top.

Image by Gavin White

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Recently Climbed By

Stevie Yates on 10 May 2023

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Creag Each and Creag Ruadh [Loch Earn]

by David McSporran

Creag Ruadh [Loch Earn] and Creag Each

by Stevie Yates

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