Scotland
Creag Cam a' Choire
717M
2353FT
About Creag Cam a' Choire
Sitting within the vast, heathery expanses of the Forest of Atholl, this Tump offers a quiet alternative to the nearby Munros of Beinn a’ Ghlo. Its broad, rolling slopes rise to a summit overlooking the remote reaches of Glen Fernate, providing a sense of isolation and expansive Grampian views.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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79.7m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking over layers of flaky schist formed from ancient mud and sand. These dark rocks often contain lime, creating the distinct textures found under your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO004748
Latitude
56.8539°N
Longitude
3.6348°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'the crag of the crooked corrie,' likely referencing the curved indentations on the western slopes that fall away towards the Allt a' Choire Adhair.
- •From the 717m summit, you get an excellent perspective of the eastern face of Carn nan Gabhar, the highest point of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif, which looms large across the glen to the west.
- •The terrain is typical of the high Atholl moors, consisting largely of deep heather and occasional peat hags, making for slow going but rewarding those seeking solitude away from the main tracks.
- •It serves as a lonely sentinel over the upper reaches of Glen Fernate, a valley so quiet that the sound of a startled grouse can carry for half a mile.