Scotland
Creag Mhor
660M
2165FT
About Creag Mhor
Rising steeply above the western shores of Loch Lubnaig, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Trossachs peaks. While commercial forestry cloaks the lower flanks, the heather-clad upper slopes provide a fine, rocky crest with clear views towards Ben Ledi and the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
208th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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292.9m
Nearest Town
Strathyre
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic debris and sandstones, long ago transformed by heat and pressure into the rock that forms this mountain’s foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN510185
Latitude
56.3354°N
Longitude
4.4118°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Mhòr', which translates simply as the 'Great Crag', a nod to the rocky outcrops that define its upper reaches.
- •The summit trig pillar provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Highland Boundary Fault. To the south, the distinctive profile of Ben Ledi is prominent, while the massive bulks of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin dominate the eastern horizon.
- •Though often climbed as a standalone objective from Strathyre, the hill is frequently linked with the neighbouring Corbett, Beinn Each, via a rugged and often boggy ridge walk over the Bealach nan Corp.
- •Despite its status as a Marilyn with significant relative height, the hill is frequently confused with its much larger Munro namesake located further north in Glen Lochay.