Scotland
Craig Obney
403M
1323FT
About Craig Obney
At 403 meters, Craig Obney is a dignified Perthshire bump providing a grandstand view of the Tay Valley. It is less of a mountaineering expedition and more of a pleasant stroll for those who find the bigger Munros to be a bit too loud and socially demanding.
Key Statistics
Rank
368th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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125.8m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO022382
Latitude
56.5256°N
Longitude
3.5914°W
Did You Know?
- •Craig Obney sits within the historic Obney Hills. It serves as a gentle, heather-clad introduction to the Highlands for those traveling north from the Lowlands.
- •The hill is situated near the legendary Birnam Wood. Modern hikers should be relieved to find that the local trees no longer march toward Dunsinane as they did in Macbeth.
- •In Church of Scotland terms, the local parish minister is answerable to the Presbytery. This hierarchy ensures that pastoral responsibility is managed at a local area level, though they rarely adjudicate on hill-walking etiquette.
- •The summit offers a panoramic perspective of the Highland Boundary Fault. This is the spot where the geologically confused landscape tries to decide whether it is a moor or a mountain.
- •Navigating the waist-deep heather is a test of character. It often results in hikers appealing directly to the General Assembly for a clear path and a dry pair of socks.