Scotland
Creag Liaragan West Top
516M
1693FT
About Creag Liaragan West Top
Tucked above the southern shores of Loch Rannoch, this minor Perthshire summit offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier peaks nearby. The terrain is characterized by deep heather and rugged outcrops, requiring steady effort to reach the top, where expansive views stretch across the water toward the iconic cone of Schiehallion.
Key Statistics
Rank
180th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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27.7
Nearest Town
Crianlarich
Geology
This peak is formed from ancient, hardened layers of sandstone and mudstone. Dark strips of tough volcanic rock also cut through the mountain's rugged foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Creag Liaragan Far West Top
Creag Liaragan Far West Top
Creag Liaragan
Creag Liaragan
Dun nam Muclach
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN400275
Latitude
56.4128°N
Longitude
4.5946°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag', meaning rock or crag, and 'Liaragan', which likely stems from 'leargan', describing a little slope or hillside.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective down the full length of Loch Rannoch toward the peaks of the Black Mount in the distant west.
- •Because it lacks an official classification, this top is often overlooked in favour of the main Creag Liaragan summit to the east, making it an excellent spot for those seeking solitude.
- •The lack of any official trail ensures that the only company you are likely to encounter is a startled red grouse or a particularly lost sheep.