Scotland
Creag nan Cop
556M
1824FT
About Creag nan Cop
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Venachar in the Trossachs, this rugged, heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. At 556m, it provides a superb vantage point for studying the steep southern slopes of Ben Ledi and the tranquil expanse of the Lake of Menteith to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
173rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Coshieville
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Ben Lui Schist, a foundation of ancient mud and sand that has been hardened and transformed into rugged, layered rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN785517
Latitude
56.6419°N
Longitude
3.9820°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely meaning 'Crag of the Cups' or 'Tufts', referring to the undulating, hummocky nature of the terrain or small hollows in the summit rocks that collect rainwater.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a circular route starting from the southern forestry tracks of Loch Venachar, often linked with the nearby Beinn Dearg to create a varied day out in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the Highland Boundary Fault, with the rugged Trossachs hills to the north contrasting sharply with the flat carse of the River Forth and Flanders Moss to the south.
- •While its modest elevation suggests a gentle stroll, the absence of a sustained main path ensures that anyone attempting a direct ascent will be intimately reacquainted with the stubborn nature of Scottish heather.