Scotland
Creag Choille
619M
2031FT
About Creag Choille
Rising steeply above St. Fillans, Creag Choille is the mountain equivalent of a 'fixer-upper.' It promises a gentle woodland wander but delivers a vertical reality check. It’s a Graham that prioritizes spectacular views over Loch Earn, proving that size isn't everything, especially when you're gasping for air.
Key Statistics
Rank
263rd Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN855409
Latitude
56.5461°N
Longitude
3.8639°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Crag of the Wood,' a title it earns honestly through the dense forestry that guards its lower slopes like a prickly velvet curtain.
- •Positioned at the eastern gateway to Loch Earn, the summit offers a front-row seat to the Highland Boundary Fault, where the rugged Highlands officially begin their dramatic ascent.
- •Historically, the slopes above St. Fillans were used for summer shielings, where cattle were grazed far above the village in a picturesque precursor to modern 'working from home.'
- •While nearby Munros like Ben Vorlich hog the glory, this 619m peak is the savvy hiker’s choice for a quiet afternoon spent avoiding the 'peak-bagging' queues.
- •The ascent is a masterclass in Scottish biodiversity, specifically the many ways bracken can hide a bottomless bog. You’ll spend half the walk wondering if you’re on a path or just following a very confused sheep.