Scotland
Creag a' Chullaich
562M
1844FT
About Creag a' Chullaich
Overlooking the quiet waters of Loch Freuchie in Perthshire, this modest craggy height offers a rugged escape from the busier peaks nearby. The terrain is typical of the eastern Highlands—a mix of heather-clad slopes and broken rock. It rewards a short climb with wide views across Glen Quaich towards the Ben Lawers range.
Key Statistics
Rank
169th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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26
Nearest Town
Cashlie
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Lui Schist, a shimmering rock formed from ancient mud and sand that is peppered with tiny, red garnet crystals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN514432
Latitude
56.5572°N
Longitude
4.4193°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Creag a' Chullaich', which translates as the 'Crag of the Boar', suggesting the area was historically associated with wild pig hunting or sightings.
- •The summit offers a bird's-eye view of the River Bran as it flows out of Loch Freuchie, snaking its way through the valley towards the narrow pass of the Sma' Glen.
- •This hill is a quiet outlier of the higher ground between Aberfeldy and Glen Almond, often overlooked by walkers heading for the more famous hills of the Tayside area.
- •Despite the name, a modern visitor is far more likely to encounter a startled grouse or a stubborn sheep than a wild boar on these heather slopes.