Scotland
Creag Gharbh
637M
2091FT
About Creag Gharbh
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Loch Tay, this bulky Graham offers a quieter alternative to the crowded Ben Lawers range. Its name translates as 'Rough Crag', a character reflected in the heathery slopes and rocky outcrops that guard a summit overlooking the village of Killin.
Key Statistics
Rank
239th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
?
150.8m
Nearest Town
Killin
Geology
You are walking over layers of glittering, heat-pressed rock. These crags are made of dark, durable stone often filled with tiny, red garnet crystals.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN632327
Latitude
56.4665°N
Longitude
4.2220°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag Gharbh is Scottish Gaelic for 'Rough Crag', describing the broken, bouldery terrain and small rocky outcrops that break up the heather on its upper reaches.
- •Its position provides an exceptional perspective of Loch Tay, looking directly down the water towards Kenmore, while the Tarmachan Ridge and the Ben Lawers massif dominate the northern skyline across the glen.
- •The hill is frequently climbed in tandem with its southern neighbour, Meall na h-Aisre, using the high-pass road from Killin to Ardeonaig as a convenient, if high-altitude, starting point.
- •Despite its modest height, the lower slopes are notorious for dense, 'knee-deep' heather that ensures any walker attempting a direct line earns their summit views the hard way.