Craiglea Hill

Rising above the River Tay near Pitlochry, this modest Perthshire summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Highland peaks. Its slopes, a mix of managed forestry and open heather, lead to a high point classified as a Hump, providing clear sightlines across Strathtay toward the distinctive silhouette of Schiehallion.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Liath', translating as 'Grey Crag', which refers to the exposed rock outcrops visible among the heather on its upper slopes.
• •From the summit, you can look directly down upon the confluence of the River Tay and the River Tummel near the historic village of Logierait.
• •The hill is frequently climbed from the south via the forest tracks of Grandtully, often paired with a visit to the nearby St Mary's Church, famous for its rare 17th-century painted wooden ceiling.
• •Despite its proximity to the A9, the hill remains largely overlooked by the crowds heading further north, offering a solitary vantage point over the lush farmland of Strathtay and the peaks of Ben Vrackie and Beinn a' Ghllo.
• •The dense gorse and bracken on the lower flanks serve as a natural deterrent for anyone foolish enough to attempt a shortcut off the established forest tracks.