Scotland
Creag Bhiorach
597M
1958FT
About Creag Bhiorach
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Earn near St Fillans, this craggy Perthshire height offers a rugged ascent away from the crowded Munros. The terrain is a mix of steep heather and distinctive rock outcrops that justify its Gaelic name, providing a sharp perspective over the long reach of the loch.
Key Statistics
Rank
295th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Ballinreigh
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, a durable layer of hardened sandstone. This rugged rock forms the solid foundation of the fell beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN925353
Latitude
56.4977°N
Longitude
3.7462°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Bhiorach is Scottish Gaelic for 'the sharp crag' or 'the pointed rock', a reference to the jagged profile of the summit rocks when viewed from the lower glens.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with an excellent view south across the deep trench of Loch Earn to the Munros of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin.
- •Though it sits just outside the boundaries of many popular peak-bagging lists, it serves as an important navigational marker on the high ridge extending east from Meall na Fearna.
- •At 596.9 metres, the hill misses the 600-metre milestone by just 31 centimetres, effectively ensuring it remains a quiet retreat for those more interested in the view than the statistics.