Scotland
Craggan Hill
560M
1837FT
About Craggan Hill
Rising between the shadows of the Arrochar Alps and the waters of Loch Lomond, this steep-sided hill offers a rugged character for its modest height. The ascent reveals the sprawling security of the Glen Douglas munitions depot below, contrasting sharply with the wilder vistas across to Beinn Narnain and The Cobbler.
Key Statistics
Rank
186th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenmuick
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of speckled granite. This hard rock cooled slowly underground during the first stage of the mountain's formation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO316858
Latitude
56.9583°N
Longitude
3.1263°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'creagan', meaning a small rock or rocky place, referring to the outcrops that break up the steep, grassy slopes above the glen.
- •The hill overlooks the Ministry of Defence’s Glen Douglas depot, one of the largest conventional munitions storage sites in Western Europe, which was built into the landscape during the 1960s.
- •Summit views are exceptionally rewarding for the effort, offering a direct line of sight to the distinctive notched peak of The Cobbler and the long southern reach of Loch Lomond.
- •The lower slopes are notorious for dense summer growth; if you aren't prepared to swim through waist-high bracken, this is a hill best saved for the frostier months.