Scotland
Creag an Loch
737M
2416FT
About Creag an Loch
Rising above the northern banks of the River Tay near Aberfeldy, this heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Munros. Its position on the ridge overlooking Loch Derculich provides a grandstand view of the Schiehallion cone and the broad expanse of the Strathtay valley below.
Key Statistics
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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96m
Nearest Town
Aberfeldy
Geology
Creag an Loch consists of lime-rich mudstone and ancient volcanic lava and ash. These rocks were transformed by heat and pressure into the solid ground you are walking on.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN823544
Latitude
56.6670°N
Longitude
3.9214°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Crag of the Loch,' the name refers to its position overlooking the deep waters of Loch Derculich, which sits directly beneath its western slopes.
- •The hill is most often climbed as part of a high-level traverse starting from the tracks at Glassie Farm, usually in tandem with the higher neighbouring peak of Meall Tairneachan.
- •From the summit cairn, the view north across the Strathtay is dominated by the near-perfect profile of Schiehallion, while the more distant peaks of the Beinn a' Ghlò massif are visible on clear days.
- •The surrounding ridge is notable for the Foss Mine, one of the few places in the UK where baryte is extracted; walkers may spot the industrial access tracks cutting across the northern flanks of the massif.
- •Given that 'Creag an Loch' is one of the most common place names in the Highlands, hikers should double-check their map to ensure they aren't accidentally aiming for a different 'Crag of the Loch' several glens away.