Scotland
Craiglea Hill
388M
1273FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
306th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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143m
Nearest Town
Middleton
Geology
You are walking over the Glen Lethnot Grit Formation. This foundation consists of coarse, sandy rocks and fine, muddy layers.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO243567
Latitude
56.6959°N
Longitude
3.2377°W
Did You Know?
- •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.