Creag nan Damh
Creag nan Damh - Munro on the South Glen Shiel Ridge
Creag nan Damh, a rugged hill at the western end of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, is tamed by stalkers' paths and a wall with iron posts running along its crest.Creag nan Damh
| Height | 917.2m |
| Prominence | 188m |
| Meaning | crag of the stags |
| Lists | Munros, 276 |
| Location | Glen Shiel south, Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn |
| Grid Ref | NG984112 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.14726, -5.3353 |
At just above Munro height, Creag nan Damh is the most westerly peak on the South Glen Shiel Ridge. Although surrounded by higher peaks, westward views from the summit are rather fine, particulary towards the Forcan Ridge, out to Knoydart and glimpses of Skye.
The most direct route begins near the site of the 1719 Battle of Glen Shiel, following a stalkers' path to the mountain's base before ascending its northeastern shoulder to the summit. A gentler, more navigable route starts further down Glen Shiel, following another stalkers' path to a col west of Creag nan Damh, where an old wall and line of iron posts guide the final approach.
Routes up Creag nan Damh
South Glen Shiel Ridge | |
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With little re-ascent between 7 Munro summits, the South Glen Shiel Ridge makes for a superb peak-bagging day tracing paths along mountain crests. Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr |
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