Creach Bheinn

Creach Bheinn
Argyllshire
Glen Galmadale and the summit of Creach Bheinn seen from the south
Range:	Ardour
Summit:	2,799 feet NM870576 56°39’42"N, 5°28’38"W

Creach Bheinn is a prominent mountain in the Ardgour area in the north of Argyllshire. It is less steep and even less frequently climbed than its northern neighbour, Garbh Bheinn, but the views to the south and west to the islands are open and extensive.

Its name is Gaelic, for "Hill of spoil".

Ascents

Compared with other hills in the Ardgour area, the slopes of Creach Bheinn are smooth. The best starting point is on the west side of the bridge at Glengalmadale. Parking is limited but sufficient for current demand. From there, a wet track followed by a boggy path lead up Glen Galmadale to the foot of the mountain, which is easily ascended. Alternatively, some or all of a horseshoe ridge can be included. The entire ridge, which includes two additional Marilyns, involves about 1500 metres of uphill climbing.

Summit Camp

Near the summit there are ruins of a camp, which is thought to have been used by early surveyors.

References

• Climbing the Corbetts, Hamish Brown, ISBN 1-898573-08-5
• The Call of the Corbetts, Irvine Butterfield, ISBN 0-7153-2754-2
• The Corbetts and Other Scottish Hills, Scott Johnstone (Editor) et al., ISBN 0-907521-29-0
• The Corbett Almanac, Cameron McNeish, Neil Wilson Publishing, ISBN 1-897784-14-7
• 100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains, Ralph Storer, ISBN 0-7515-0300-2
• Caledonia Hilltreks