Scotland
Creag a' Mhadaidh
679M
2229FT
About Creag a' Mhadaidh
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Tummel, this rugged Perthshire Tump offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. Characterised by heather-clad slopes and rocky outcrops, it provides a superb vantage point for surveying the Strathtay landscape and the distinctive profile of Schiehallion to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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52m
Nearest Town
Aberfeldy
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of ancient mud-based rocks and volcanic remains. These slopes feature hardened lava and ash that were transformed by heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN832542
Latitude
56.6654°N
Longitude
3.9067°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag a' Mhadaidh', translating as 'Crag of the Wolf', reflecting a time when the species was common across the central Highlands.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective of the 'Queen's View' landscape, looking across Loch Tummel towards the peaks of the Beinn a' Ghlo range.
- •It is often reached via the forestry tracks at Foss or through the quiet reaches of Glen Fincastle, crossing terrain that transitions from commercial timber to wild, pathless moorland.
- •You are significantly more likely to encounter a red grouse or a mountain hare on these slopes than another human being.