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Creag Loch nan Dearcag
Creag Loch nan Dearcag — crag of the loch of the little berries — reaches 537m at NH 333 567 between Strathconon and Strathgarve. A small lochan on the eastern shoulder gives the hill its name, with crowberry and blaeberry thick on the surrounding ground in late summer.
Quick facts
- Height
- 537m/ 1762ft
- Grid ref
- NH 33340 56723
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 35km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
Approach from the Strathconon road near Strathanmore. A faint stalker's path leads onto the broad south ridge, then trackless heather climbs to the rocky summit. About 4 hours for the circuit.
Terrain
Tall heather lower down with hidden boulders — twisted ankles are the main hazard. Above 400m the ground opens into short grass and weathered schist outcrops scattered around the lochan and summit.
In winter
A mid-altitude hill where lying snow comes and goes through the winter. The boggy approach freezes hard which actually eases progress. Visibility on the broad summit dome demands careful compass work.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 38m
- Edinburgh6h 53m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Explorer 437S
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Wester Ross; all networks fail. Carry a PLB.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:19
- Sunset
- 22:20
- Civil dawn
- 03:08
- Civil dusk
- 23:32
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Creag Loch nan Dearcag on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dingwall station
Ben Wyvis approach; Easter Ross; junction for Kyle and Far North lines
22km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
35km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Glen Ord
Muir of Ord — Black Isle distillery; the Singleton range's Highland anchor
21km from the hill
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Creag Loch nan Dearcag — common questions
- How hard is Creag Loch nan Dearcag?
- Creag Loch nan Dearcag is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Tall heather lower down with hidden boulders — twisted ankles are the main hazard.
- When is the best time to climb Creag Loch nan Dearcag?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag Loch nan Dearcag are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Creag Loch nan Dearcag?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Creag Loch nan Dearcag?
- Poor. Remote Wester Ross; all networks fail. Carry a PLB.
- Is Creag Loch nan Dearcag safe in winter?
- A mid-altitude hill where lying snow comes and goes through the winter. The boggy approach freezes hard which actually eases progress. Visibility on the broad summit dome demands careful compass work.
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