Scotland
Creag nan Craobh
558M
1831FT
About Creag nan Craobh
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Chon in the Trossachs, this craggy, tree-fringed hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier Ben Lomond. The ascent through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park leads to a rocky summit with exceptional views over the narrow waters of Loch Chon and the rugged Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
170th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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26
Nearest Town
Auchlyne
Geology
You’re walking over lime-rich layers and garnet-flecked stones. These mineral-rich rocks form the sturdy, rugged foundation of the ridge beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN525338
Latitude
56.4738°N
Longitude
4.3946°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Crag of the Trees,' a reference to the birch and oak woods that historically draped its craggy flanks above the shores of Loch Chon.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the eastern face of Ben Lomond, looking across the deep trench of the Duchray Water towards the more famous Munro.
- •Looking east from the top, you can clearly see the distinct, jagged silhouettes of Ben Venue and Ben A'an rising above the Great Trossachs Forest.
- •True to its name, the 'Crag of the Trees' ensures that any hiker deviating from the established forest tracks will spend more time wrestling with Sitka spruce than actually walking.