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Image of Creagan Ruighe Dhughaill (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Looking towards Kennapole Hill, the cairn is behind the trees. If approaching from Gamhna the rock is a good marker.

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drewbhoy Jan 13, 2018

A kerb on the south west. A drenching coming from the north west over Loch Gamhna and Loch an Eilein.

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drewbhoy Jan 13, 2018

Large kerb, and there a at least 5, on the eastern side.

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drewbhoy Jan 13, 2018

This taken from the small ditch (or hazard) that surrounds the site.

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drewbhoy Jan 13, 2018

A nightmare to find thanks to the high heather.

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drewbhoy Jan 13, 2018

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Creagan Ruighe Dhughaill

Cairn(s)

drewbhoy Feb 1, 2018

Just to the south east of Creag A Chait over some treacherous underfoot conditions is another large cairn. The site at Creagan Ruighe Dhughaill is in a small glen which blocks the view of Loch Gamhna. Views of Loch An Eilein can just about be glimpsed through the trees.

Some large blocks are near this cairn making it relatively easy to find. A small ditch can just about be seen surrounding the site. It is an odd shape for this area being rectangular, 11m by 7m sitting at 1m high amongst some trees. Just like the nearby Chait the scenery of the mountains is spectacular.

After a good look round it was back to the shores of Loch An Eilein via the southern shore of Loch Gamhna, sadly the crannog was covered in water so, happily, another trip needed. The path back to the car park on the southern shore is varied to say the least. Sometimes good, sometimes terrible and sometimes invisible.

Still its a good way to explore which is what we spent the day doing for a few hours before heading to the cairn at Kincraig.

Visited 29/12/2017.