Scotland
Creag an t-Sithein
634M
2081FT
About Creag an t-Sithein
Rising above the southern fringes of the Beinn a’ Ghlo massif, this heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. The terrain is typical of the southern Grampians, featuring pathless slopes of peat and heather that reward walkers with an intimate perspective of Carn Liath’s steep, scree-covered face.
Key Statistics
Rank
173rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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148.3m
Nearest Town
Straloch
Geology
You’re walking over ancient volcanic lava and ash, mixed with hardened, shimmering sands and mudstones that form the core of these rugged Highland slopes.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO031658
Latitude
56.7737°N
Longitude
3.5872°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag an t-Sithein translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Crag of the Fairy Hill'. In Highland folklore, a 'sithein' was traditionally thought to be a green mound or hillock inhabited by the Sìth, or fairy folk.
- •The hill serves as a southern sentry to the Forest of Atholl; it is frequently passed by hikers starting from Loch Moraig who are focused on the higher peaks, yet it offers a far more solitary experience than the nearby Beinn a' Ghlo range.
- •The summit provides a clear, specific vantage point looking north towards the massive bulk of the Atholl Munros, while to the south, the distinctive profile of Ben Vrackie is visible above the town of Pitlochry.
- •Despite the 'Fairy Hill' moniker, the only magical entities you are likely to encounter on these slopes are the local midges, who remain entirely unimpressed by the hill's mythical reputation.