Scotland
Creag Ghorm
611M
2003FT
About Creag Ghorm
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Earn, this modest Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier neighbouring Munros. Its grassy slopes and rocky outcrops characterize the transition from the Trossachs into the higher Highlands, providing a rugged, pathless experience for walkers seeking solitude and commanding views over the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
277th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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31.1m
Nearest Town
Corrymuckloch
Geology
These slopes are made of hardened, gritty sandstone. You’ll also find dark bands of volcanic rock that once cooled inside cracks in the ground.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN925346
Latitude
56.4912°N
Longitude
3.7475°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Ghorm', meaning 'Blue Crag'. In a Highland context, 'ghorm' often refers to the specific blue-green hue of lush grass or the hazy appearance of distant rock faces.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the Ben Vorlich massif across Loch Earn. To the north, the view extends over the Braes of Balquhidder toward the high peaks of the Ben Lawers range and the Tarmachan Ridge.
- •It is most frequently ascended from the south-side loch road near Edinample, often tackled as a secondary objective on a larger circuit including the higher neighbour Meall an t-Seallaidh.
- •At 610.5 metres, it clears the 2,000-foot mark by the narrowest of margins—a detail that arguably makes the climb feel twice as satisfying for those who enjoy the specific satisfaction of a 'round' number.