Scotland
Cam Chreag
884M
2899FT
About Cam Chreag
Sitting in the lonely country between Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay, this substantial Corbett is defined by its contrasting aspects. While southern approaches are broad and grassy, the northern face drops away in the impressive, curving cliffs that give the hill its descriptive Gaelic name and rugged character.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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158.3
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on Ben Lawers Schist, a lime-rich rock originally formed from fine mud. Intense heat and pressure transformed it into the layered stone beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN375346
Latitude
56.4761°N
Longitude
4.6392°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Crooked Crag,' a reference to the distinctive sweep of the northern escarpment overlooking the head of Glen Lyon.
- •It is frequently linked with the neighbouring Munro, Meall Ghaordaidh, though the intervening ground is notoriously boggy and requires navigating the complex peat hags of the Lairig nan Lunn.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the Bridge of Orchy giants, specifically the iconic, elegant cone of Beinn Dorain and its neighbour Beinn an Dothaidh to the west.
- •Despite the name promising a 'crooked crag,' walkers approaching from the southern Lochay side will spend significantly more time in the company of damp moss and peat than actual rock.