Creag an Lochain

About Creag an Lochain

Rising steeply above the western shore of Lochan na Lairige, this substantial craggy hill offers a quieter alternative to the popular Tarmachan Ridge. Situated in the heart of the Breadalbane district, its summit provides a magnificent perspective of the Ben Lawers range and the deep waters of Loch Tay to the south.

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• •The name is Gaelic for 'Crag of the Little Loch,' referring to Lochan na Lairige which sits directly below its eastern slopes. The lochan’s level was significantly raised in the 1950s as part of the Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme, though the hill still dominates its western shoreline.
• •While often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Munro, Meall nan Tarmachan, this summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the famous Tarmachan Ridge from the side, revealing its true architectural scale.
• •To the north, the summit provides an uninterrupted view into the remote reaches of Glen Lyon, often cited as one of the longest and most beautiful glens in Scotland.
• •The hill is situated within the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, an area renowned for its rare arctic-alpine flora, though the craggy terrain of Creag an Lochain itself is more defined by rugged schist outcrops.
• •It serves as a useful litmus test for the weather; if the crags of Creag an Lochain are hidden in cloud from the road below, you can be fairly certain the higher Lawers peaks are in a total whiteout.