Scotland
Creag Choille
619M
2031FT
About Creag Choille
Rising above the historic Appin of Dull near Aberfeldy, this 619m summit offers a rugged, under-visited experience. The terrain transitions from forestry tracks to open heather moorland, rewarding walkers with a peaceful atmosphere and a grandstand view of the mouth of Glen Lyon and the distinctive cone of Schiehallion.
Key Statistics
Rank
263rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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54m
Nearest Town
Aberfeldy
Geology
You are walking on ancient transformed mudstones and hardened igneous rocks. These durable layers from the Dalradian Supergroup form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN855409
Latitude
56.5461°N
Longitude
3.8639°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic Creag Choille, meaning 'the crag of the wood', referring to the steep, historically wooded slopes that rise from the valley of the River Lyon.
- •The summit offers an earned view of the higher peaks to the west, specifically the hulking massif of Ben Lawers and the sharp, unmistakable profile of Schiehallion across the Strath of Appin.
- •Despite overlooking the village of Dull, the mixed terrain of rocky outcrops and heather moorland ensures the ascent is a surprisingly engaging outing.