Creagan a' Chaise, Cromdale Hills
The Cromdale Hills are a rather unfrequented ridge, boggy in places, rising between Speyside and Strath Avon. This walk from Cromdale village visits a ruined castle, a battle site and two massive hilltop cairns with extensive views.
Terrain
Quiet tarmac road, rough track, then heather path to the ridge. The ridge is broad, wet and pathless in parts across heather and bog.
Public Transport
Bus to Cromdale from Grantown on Spey.
Start
Cromdale car park.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
Users' reports
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