Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Creag nam Fiadh
Creag nam Fiadh — "deer crag" — is a 387m hill in the NC84 grid square between the upper Helmsdale and Strath Brora. True to its name, red deer are seldom out of sight here.
Quick facts
- Height
- 387m/ 1270ft
- Grid ref
- NC 84109 23703
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 80km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
Start from the Strath of Kildonan road at Suisgill, follow the burn-side track and climb the heather slopes onto the broad summit ridge. Around 4 hours.
Terrain
Heather and small sandstone crags. The crag faces tend east and are best skirted to the south on descent.
In winter
Cold snaps regularly bring red deer in close to walkers searching for shelter. The crags hold rime; respect frozen sandstone holds if scrambling.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 4m
- Edinburgh6h 8m
OS maps: OS Landranger 17, OS Explorer 444W
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal absent on all networks; remote Sutherland gives no coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:10
- Sunset
- 22:23
- Civil dawn
- 02:54
- Civil dusk
- 23:39
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Creag nam Fiadh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Creag nam Fiadh — common questions
- How hard is Creag nam Fiadh?
- Creag nam Fiadh is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Heather and small sandstone crags.
- When is the best time to climb Creag nam Fiadh?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag nam Fiadh 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 nam Fiadh?
- 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 nam Fiadh?
- Poor. Signal absent on all networks; remote Sutherland gives no coverage.
- Is Creag nam Fiadh safe in winter?
- Cold snaps regularly bring red deer in close to walkers searching for shelter. The crags hold rime; respect frozen sandstone holds if scrambling.
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