Scottish Munro

Creag Leacach

988 m

Summit details for Creag Leacach, with the nearest shelters listed from Howff's bothy records.

Height
988 m
Latitude
56.85464
Longitude
-3.38776
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Official mountain conditions

Met Office South Grampian and Southeast Highlands mountain forecast Forecast area SAIS Southern Cairngorms avalanche report Seasonal

These links are matched to broad official forecast areas, not this exact summit. Howff does not import a live avalanche rating. Check issue and valid times on the official page. Area coverage reviewed 2026-07-25.

Nearest bothies

  1. Davy's Bourach

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    8.5 km

  2. Callater Stable

    Mounth · Open bothy

    10.1 km

  3. Allan's Hut

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    11.9 km

  4. Braedownie Hut

    Cairngorms · Booked hut

    13.1 km

  5. Glas-Allt-Shiel

    Royal Deeside · Open bothy

    14.4 km

Distances are straight-line measurements from the summit, not walking routes. Check access, terrain, weather and each shelter's current status before travelling.