Highlight • Summit
Creise Summit
Hiking
5.0
(17)
Mountaineering
5.0
(3)
Lying to the east of Glen Coe and Glen Etive and just west of the phenomenally remote Rannoch Moor, hiking up Creise places you in a spectacular landscape and makes for a thoroughly enjoyable Munro adventure.
This peak rises in the middle of its north to south running ridgeline with two further tops, one at each end. Sitting amidst such splendour, you can begin from the Glencoe Mountain Resort which provides parking and a cafe or, if you’d rather stay away from human incursions on the landscape, approach from Glen Etive instead, involving an exciting scramble.
A mixture of grassy slopes and rocky ridges, hiking to Creise is Scottish Highlands to the core. From the summit, the true wilderness of Rannoch Moor can be seen behind the dramatic shape of Meall a'Bhuiridh. North and south, Creise’s fine ridgeline continues to Stob a’ Ghlais Coire and Clach Leathad, once thought to be the true summit. West, the Glen Etive peaks are tremendous. North-north-west, incredible Buachaille Etive Mor dominates the view.
Experienced mountaineers with appropriate equipment can hike throughout winter with the summer months bringing long days and the chance of full day adventures. Find accommodation at the mountain resort as well as in Glencoe and along the valley.
This peak rises in the middle of its north to south running ridgeline with two further tops, one at each end. Sitting amidst such splendour, you can begin from the Glencoe Mountain Resort which provides parking and a cafe or, if you’d rather stay away from human incursions on the landscape, approach from Glen Etive instead, involving an exciting scramble.
A mixture of grassy slopes and rocky ridges, hiking to Creise is Scottish Highlands to the core. From the summit, the true wilderness of Rannoch Moor can be seen behind the dramatic shape of Meall a'Bhuiridh. North and south, Creise’s fine ridgeline continues to Stob a’ Ghlais Coire and Clach Leathad, once thought to be the true summit. West, the Glen Etive peaks are tremendous. North-north-west, incredible Buachaille Etive Mor dominates the view.
Experienced mountaineers with appropriate equipment can hike throughout winter with the summer months bringing long days and the chance of full day adventures. Find accommodation at the mountain resort as well as in Glencoe and along the valley.
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Tips
William Cook
October 21, 2023
Hiking
A magnificent and rocky peak nearby the Glencoe ski area, with a summit height of 1,100 metres,
There are a number of different routes winding their way up the rocky flanks, making it a popular summit for summer and winter mountaineers. Its proximity to the White Corries makes it a pretty big hit with skiers, too.
There are a number of different routes winding their way up the rocky flanks, making it a popular summit for summer and winter mountaineers. Its proximity to the White Corries makes it a pretty big hit with skiers, too.
Clive G
March 10, 2026
Hiking
Wild and featureless on top, with big corries and cornices to the side.
AlfonsL
August 10, 2019
Mountaineering
Despite the bad weather a nice tour. It's worth the right equipment.
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Elevation 1,130 m
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