Scotland
Craig Lochie
520M
1706FT
About Craig Lochie
Perched above St Fillans, Craig Lochie is the 'little hill that could,' offering a punchy ascent for those who want the views of a Munro without the subsequent three days of knee pain. It’s a steep, wooded delight that serves as a scenic gateway to the rugged Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
345th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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126m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN944477
Latitude
56.6092°N
Longitude
3.7220°W
Did You Know?
- •The hill sits directly above the ancient Pictish fort of Dundurn, a high-status royal center where early Scottish kings likely stood while complaining about the local midges.
- •Geologically, it occupies a prime seat on the Highland Boundary Fault, the literal seam where the gentle Lowlands decide to get serious and transform into the Scottish Highlands.
- •Despite its modest height, it is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has enough prominence to make hill-baggers feel historically significant for reaching the top.
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic for 'Crag of the Little Loch,' which is quite modest considering it offers a grandstand view of the decidedly large Loch Earn.
- •The lower woodland sections are specifically designed to help you practice your 'I'm just stopping to admire this rare lichen' pose whenever your lungs start to protest the incline.