Scotland
Auchnafree Hill
787M
2583FT
About Auchnafree Hill
Tucked away at the head of Glen Almond, this rounded Corbett offers a quieter alternative to its popular neighbour, Ben Chonzie. The ascent from the Loch Turret reservoir follows land rover tracks onto high, heathery plateaus, eventually revealing expansive views across the Strathearn valley and the rugged peaks of the Southern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
79th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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211.7m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Ben Ledi Grit, a durable foundation of sandstone that was hardened and transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN808308
Latitude
56.4542°N
Longitude
3.9357°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Auchnafree is derived from the Gaelic 'Achadh na Frìthe', which translates as 'field of the deer forest', a reference to its historic status as part of a significant Highland hunting estate.
- •Most walkers approach the summit from the south via the Loch Turret dam, frequently combining the climb with a circuit of the neighbouring Munro, Ben Chonzie, for a long day of high-level plateau walking.
- •From the summit cairn, there is a commanding view north into the deep, glacial trough of Glen Almond, with the unmistakable symmetrical peak of Schiehallion visible on the distant northern horizon.
- •The broad ridges of this area were historically significant for Highland drovers, who moved cattle across these high passes toward the great 'trysts' or markets held in nearby Crieff.
- •While the network of land rover tracks simplifies the navigation, they are primarily maintained for grouse shooting, meaning you are far more likely to be startled by a red grouse than a fellow hiker.