Scotland
Meall a' Choire Chreagaich
665M
2182FT
About Meall a' Choire Chreagaich
Perched above St. Fillans, this Graham is frequently ignored by hikers rushing for the neighboring Munro, Ben Chonzie. It offers a rugged, pathless escape for those who enjoy the distinct sensation of cold water seeping into their boots while pondering why they didn't just stay in the pub.
Key Statistics
Rank
197th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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127m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN792418
Latitude
56.5526°N
Longitude
3.9667°W
Did You Know?
- •It serves as a prominent high point on the ridge separating Loch Earn from the remote reaches of Glen Almond and the Sma' Glen.
- •The summit name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Rocky Corrie,' a fitting tribute to the steep, craggy bowl tucked away on its northeastern side.
- •Geologically, it sits just north of the Highland Boundary Fault, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic shift where the Highlands meet the Lowlands.
- •Because it lacks a well-defined path, reaching the top requires a level of navigational competence usually reserved for searching for a lost remote down the sofa.
- •The descent provides a fantastic opportunity to test your waterproofs against the local peat hags, which have a hungry, sentient quality about them.