Creag Bheag
Hill in Highland, Scotland
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Creag Bheag[1] is a prominent hill in Scotland.
| Creag Bheag | |
|---|---|
The hill as seen from Kinussie golf course | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,598 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 159[1] |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 57.0883710°N 4.0719483°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | small rock |
| Language of name | Scottish Gaelic |
| Geography | |
  Creag Bheag | |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NH 74600 01742 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike from Kingussie |
Etymology
Features
The hill overlooks from NW the centre of Kingussie; its E flanks are bordered by the Gynack Burn, a left-hand tributary of River Spey, and the N face dominates the Loch Gynack. The hilltop is marked by a cairn, as well as a nearby S summit almost at the same elevation of the main summit. Because of its topographic prominence the hill is classified as a Marilyn.[1]
History
Due to the easy access and the good panorama from its summit, Creag Bheag has always been a popular walk. In 1828 some young men of Kingussie erected a memorial cairn, now disappeared, in order to mourn the loss of Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon. While the cairn can't be anymore identified, its memory appears in a Rev. Thomas Sinton's text of 1906.[3][4]
Access to the summit
The ascent to Creag Bheag from Kingussie is considered a classic hillwalk, appreciated for the panoramic view from the hilltop on the surrounding area. The hike runs on well-maintained and waymarked footpaths.[5]
Nature conservation
The hill, along with the surrounding area, is part of the Cairngorms National Park.
