Cam-Chreag

Sitting at the rugged western end of the Meall nan Tarmachan range, this peak offers a rocky, characterful alternative to the busier Munros nearby. Its steep northern crags overlook the long stretch of Glen Lyon, rewarding walkers with a quiet summit and exceptional views across to the Lawers range and Glen Lochay.

• •The name comes from the Gaelic Cam Chreag, meaning 'Crooked Rock' or 'Bent Crag,' likely a reference to the folded mica-schist formations and broken cliffs on its northern face.
• •Located on the edge of the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, the hill is part of a landscape famous for its rare arctic-alpine flora, which thrives in the lime-rich soils.
• •From the summit, you can look directly east along the dramatic crest of the Tarmachan Ridge to Meall nan Tarmachan, while the view north drops precipitously into the depths of Glen Lyon.
• •Most walkers include this summit as a final detour after completing the Tarmachan Ridge, requiring a crossing of a notoriously soggy col that often puts off the less determined.
• •It is a hill that suffers from its own geography; most visitors arrive only after they have already exhausted their enthusiasm for uphill walking on the neighbouring Munros.