Scotland
Black Craig
692M
2270FT
About Black Craig
Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Earn, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier Munros nearby. Its southern flanks are defined by dark, craggy outcrops, while the summit provides an exceptional perspective down the length of the loch toward the peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin.
Key Statistics
Rank
168th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit Formation. This is sandstone that has been transformed and hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN651210
Latitude
56.3620°N
Longitude
4.1852°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal translation of the Scottish Gaelic Creag Dhubh, describing the dark, fractured rock faces that define its southern slopes above Loch Earn.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a circuit from St Fillans, often paired with its neighbour Creag Each to create a substantial day on the undulating moorland between Loch Earn and Glen Lednock.
- •The summit offers a commanding vantage point to view the contrast of the Highland Boundary Fault; to the north lie the rugged Breadalbane peaks, while the gentler Strathearn valley opens up to the south-east.
- •While listed as a Tump, its position makes it feel significantly more substantial than the classification suggests, especially during the steep initial pull from the village of St Fillans.