Scotland
A' Chairidh
729M
2390FT
About A' Chairidh
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Earn near St Fillans, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its heathery slopes provide a steady climb with expansive views across the Trossachs, looking directly over the water toward the impressive northern corries of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroìn.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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70.2m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on ancient sandstone hardened by pressure and veins of granite-like rock. These tough materials form the rugged, solid foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN794314
Latitude
56.4593°N
Longitude
3.9587°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely derived from 'Cairidh', meaning a weir or fish trap; while an unusual name for a high summit, it likely refers to ancient fishing structures in the glens below.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of a high-level circuit from St Fillans, usually paired with its higher neighbour to the north-east, Meall na Fearna.
- •From the cairn, walkers gain a clear perspective of the Highland Boundary Fault, where the rolling Lowlands finally give way to the steep, craggy ridges of the southern Highlands.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to look down on the length of Loch Earn, offering a view of the water that makes the busy A85 road look like a mere thread at the loch's edge.