Creag a' Chaorainn is a 997-metre (3,271 ft) Munro Top in Highland, Scotland. It lies in the Glen Affric to Glen Moriston area. Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 37.1 m. The summit is marked by a rock c 7m W of cairn. It is also on the Simm and High Hill of Britain lists.
| Height | 997 m / 3,271 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 37.1 m |
| Classifications | Munro Top, Simm, High Hill of Britain |
| Region | Glen Affric to Glen Moriston |
| County | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NH1370413167 |
| Latitude / longitude | 57.171383, -5.083038 |
| Summit feature | rock c 7m W of cairn |
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Hills near Creag a' Chaorainn
Other listed hills within 5 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr nan Conbhairean | 1,109 m | Munro | 1.0 km |
| Carn Ghluasaid | 956 m | Munro | 1.1 km |
| Drochaid an Tuill Easaich | 999 m | Munro Top | 1.6 km |
| Sail Chaorainn | 999 m | Munro | 2.3 km |
| Carn na Coire Mheadhoin | 998 m | Munro Top | 2.7 km |
| Tigh Mor na Seilge | 927 m | Munro Top | 3.5 km |
| A' Chioch | 947 m | Munro Top | 3.5 km |
| A' Chraileag | 1,120 m | Munro | 4.6 km |
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Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.