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Creag Garten has always been high on my list of places to see being situated in one of my favourite areas looking south on to the Cairngorms. We parked, nice chap the farmer who allowed us to park and gave us directions, at the Gartenbeg Farm. From there we headed north to some old sheds near a brand new gate which gained us entry to the Deishar Wood/Gartenbeg Plantation without jumping any fences. From here we headed north west and cross country to the top of the hill. Creag Garten has impressive northern defences, a sheer drop. It would have had impressive views north and south, and will again when the trees are chopped down. Sadly most of the walls have fallen, however entrances can be seen to the east, with 2 entrances on the west. According to Canmore the fort is D shaped, presumably the shape of the wee hill its on. It measures 20m by 15m. A fine way to start another hike in the Highlands. Visited 23/12/2017.

Posted by drewbhoy 3rd January 2018ce

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