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Creag Ghuanach

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

621 m (2037 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.

NN299690

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

Stature

203 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

Stately 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

41	Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe

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

Description

Creag Ghuanach is a compact, steep and craggy hill rising from the SW end of Loch Treig.

Despite being a remote hill, it is made accessible by the West Highland Line railway station at Corrour to the SE of the hill.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Ghuanach include

Remote Mountain navigate with care.

Crags 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.

Picture Gallery for Creag Ghuanach

Creag Ghuanach from south end of Loch Treig - 17 July 2017.

Image by Brian Mcwilliam

The Easains tower over the summit of Creag Ghuanach

Image by Alan Puckrin

Creag Ghuanach as viewed from south side of Loch Treig, Creaguaineach lodge at the base

Image by Richard Aston

Sunrise hits Creag Ghuanach over Loch Treig

Image by Alan Puckrin

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

Weather & OS Maps

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Aonach Beag
by Metcheck

Creag Ghuanach Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Routes that include Creag Ghuanach

We currently have no routes listed for Creag Ghuanach.

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Recently Climbed By

Douglas Robertson on 21 Apr 2023

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Creag Ghuanach and Beinn na Cloiche

by David McSporran

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Comments

Alan Puckrin
wrote on
May 26, 2013

I recommend making an overnight trip of this great wee hill by staying at the MBA maintained Staoineag Bothy which is just at the hills WSW foot . It is about 8Km from Corrour Station to the bothy and the hill can either be accessed from stepping stones next to the bothy (if water levels allow) or from the deserted Creaguaineach Lodge. Fantastic view point and you have a number of other usually remote hills in striking distance.

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