Scotland
Creag an Loch
663M
2175FT
About Creag an Loch
Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Earn, this rugged Tump offers a quieter, more pathless alternative to the popular peaks nearby. The ascent through heathery slopes and crags is rewarded by a grandstand view across the water to the towering Ben Vorlich and the wilder glens of the southern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
200th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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62m
Nearest Town
Ballinreigh
Geology
You are walking on mudstones from the Southern Highland Group, which were transformed by heat and pressure into the durable rock beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN878407
Latitude
56.5449°N
Longitude
3.8264°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag an Loch, meaning 'the crag of the loch', referring to its dramatic position overlooking the deep waters of Loch Earn.
- •From the summit, the view to the north is dominated by the massive Breadalbane peaks, specifically the Ben Lawers range and the distinct profile of Schiehallion on a clear day.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from the east via St Fillans, following the Glentarken track which passes the ruins of abandoned crofts, offering a glimpse into the area's former agricultural life.
- •While its taller neighbours draw the crowds, this hill remains a sanctuary for those who prefer navigating pathless heather over following a well-worn motorway of a mountain track.
- •The terrain is so consistently rough and heathery that any hiker arriving at the summit with dry socks has either cheated or discovered a secret portal from the village.