Scotland
Creag Mhor
719M
2359FT
About Creag Mhor
Sitting above the northern shores of Loch Dochart, this 719-metre hill offers a rugged, often boggy ascent from the Glen Dochart road. It serves as an excellent vantage point for the Crianlarich peaks, looking directly across the glen toward the massive northern corries of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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62m
Nearest Town
Botaurnie
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Ben Lawers Schist, a lime-rich rock created from ancient, compressed mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN513340
Latitude
56.4748°N
Longitude
4.4145°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag Mhòr', meaning 'Great Crag' or 'Big Rock', a common descriptive name across the Highlands typically denoting a prominent rocky face.
- •From the summit, there is a clear, unobstructed view across Glen Dochart to the distinctive pyramid of Ben More and its neighbour Stob Binnein, which dominate the southern skyline.
- •The hill is often climbed as a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros, providing a sense of isolation despite its proximity to the main A85 road through the glen.
- •While lower than many of its neighbours, the terrain is characterized by typical West Highland heather and peat hags, requiring careful navigation in low cloud.
- •Labeling a 719-metre peak as the 'Big Rock' is a fine example of local perspective, particularly as it is shadowed by peaks nearly twice its height just across the valley.