Scotland
Cam Chreag
862M
2827FT
About Cam Chreag
Situated in the shadow of its Munro neighbor Beinn Challuim, this rugged Corbett is defined by the steep, craggy eastern face that gives the hill its name. Often overlooked by baggers focused on higher peaks, it offers a quieter, wilder experience with expansive views across Glen Lochay toward the Crianlarich hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
74th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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166.2
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on a base of hard quartzite and compressed sandy rocks. These durable stones form the solid, rugged landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN536491
Latitude
56.6111°N
Longitude
4.3856°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as "Crooked Crag," a reference to the distinctive, winding line of cliffs that guards its eastern flank above the head of Glen Lochay.
- •It is most frequently climbed from the south via Glen Lochay or as part of a longer circuit including its neighbor Meall Glas, though the high ground between them is notoriously boggy and pathless.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the massive, cone-like profile of Beinn Challuim, while the southern horizon is filled by the twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
- •The plateau between here and Meall Glas is home to some of the most enthusiastic peat hags in Perthshire, capable of swallowing a walker's dignity—and their gaiters—in a single step.