Choinneachain Hill

Rising steeply above the village of St Fillans, this rounded Tump offers a quieter alternative to its Munro neighbour, Ben Chonzie. The climb rewards you with a commanding perspective over the length of Loch Earn, with the rugged silhouettes of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin dominating the southern skyline across the water.

• •Derived from the Gaelic coinneach, the name means 'The Mossy Place', an accurate reflection of the peat-covered plateau that stretches north towards the neighbouring high ground.
• •The summit offers an exceptional vantage point for studying the sprawling Ben Lawers range to the north and the deep trough of Glen Lednock winding below.
• •Walkers typically ascend from St Fillans via a steady track, though the hill is often bypassed by those heading directly for the more famous high peaks of the Trossachs.
• •It is a hill that prioritises solitude; you are far more likely to encounter a startled red grouse than another human on the broad, heathery summit.