Creach Bheinn

Creach Bheinn rises above the Morvern peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, a broad, grassy mountain with gentle slopes. It stands south-west of Glengalmadale where a small bridge marks the usual start of the walk. The ground on its western flanks is smooth compared with nearby peaks, making the climb straightforward. From the summit the eye travels across open glens and moorland to the islands of Mull and Coll on the horizon. The mountain is climbed far less often than its neighbour Garbh Bheinn, so the ridge feels quiet and undisturbed. The most common route follows Glen Galmadale from the bridge, passing through wet ground and bog before reaching the lower slopes. Walkers can choose to climb straight to the top or include a horseshoe along the ridge. This longer round adds two extra Marilyn hills and climbs about 1,500 metres in total. Near the summit lie the remains of an old camp, believed to have housed early surveyors mapping the area. The ruins add a touch of history to the open hilltop. At the summit a broad plateau offers wide views across Morvern and the Sound of Mull. The ridge walk rewards with rocky knolls and deep glens on either side. On clear days the islands of Mull and Coll stand out clearly to the south-west. The descent retraces the boggy path back to the bridge, leaving the mountain once more to the wind and the occasional deer.