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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 | |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NH 74600 01742 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike from Kingussie |
Etymology
The word Creag is a variation of crag (rock), while the gaelic term Bheag can be transalted as small.[2]
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 the Creag Behag 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. For the occasion a crowd of people reached the hilltop accompanied by a band of musicians playing their instruments.[3]
Access to the summit
The ascent to Creag Behag from Kingussie is considered a classic hillwalk, apreciated for the panoramic view from the hilltop on the surrounding area. The hike runs on well maintained and waymarked footpaths .[4]
Nature conservation
The hill, along with the surrounding area, is part of the Cairngorms National Park.
References
Media related to Creag Bheag at Wikimedia Commons
- "Creag Bheag". DoBIH (Database of British and Irish Hills). Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- Turnbull, Ronald (2017). Walking in the Cairngorms - Over 100 Walks, Trails and Scrambles Including Lochnagar. Cicerone Press. ISBN 9781783625260. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- "Cairns in the landscape: Migrant stones and Migrant stories in Scotland". Landscapes Beyond Land - Routes, Aesthetics, Narratives. Berghahn Books. 2012. p. 127. ISBN 9780857456717. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- Hansen · 2022, Heather (June 2022). "57 Creag Behag". Walking Great Britain - England, Scotland, and Wales. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 9781680513189. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
Panorama
Southward panorama
Loch Gynack and Creag Mhor from Creag Bheag
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