Scotland
Cam Chreag
813M
2666FT
About Cam Chreag
Tucked away in the Braes of Balquhidder, this substantial Tump provides a quiet, rugged alternative to the busier neighbouring Munros. Its broad, grassy slopes rise to a craggy summit plateau, offering a grandstand view across Glen Dochart to the massive silhouettes of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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33.2m
Nearest Town
Balquhidder
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Lui Schist, a shimmering rock peppered with tiny garnets. This foundation was forged from ancient mud and sand under intense heat.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN539240
Latitude
56.3856°N
Longitude
4.3680°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Cam Chreag', which translates to 'crooked crag' or 'twisted rock', likely referring to the uneven, broken nature of the summit's rocky outcrops.
- •The hill is often climbed as a southern extension to a day on Sgiath Chùil; the two are connected by a high, frequently boggy col that requires a bit of determination in wet weather.
- •Because it falls just short of Corbett height and lacks Munro status, the hill sees a fraction of the footfall of its neighbours, meaning you are far more likely to encounter red deer than other walkers.
- •The summit offers a specific, unhindered perspective of the Crianlarich hills to the west, looking directly into the deep, dramatic northern corries of Stob Binnein.
- •Despite standing at over 2,600 feet, its status as a Tump ensures that any path found on the ascent is largely a matter of opinion, usually shared only by the local sheep.