Scotland
Creag Leacagach
726M
2383FT
About Creag Leacagach
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Errochty, this rounded Tump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Atholl Munros. Its heathery slopes lead to a high point providing a clear perspective of the Grampian interior, looking across the remote, empty stretches of the vast Forest of Atholl.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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90.1m
Nearest Town
Straloch
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Tulaichean Schist. These hardy, layered rocks were formed from ancient deposits of sand and mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO002729
Latitude
56.8368°N
Longitude
3.6374°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as 'craggy place of the small flat stones' or 'sloping crag', describing the stony ground found near its higher reaches.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct view south over Loch Errochty toward the unmistakable, sharp profile of Schiehallion.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit from Trinafour, often paired with the nearby Graham, Beinn a' Chuallaich.
- •It lies within the Forest of Atholl, a region that has served as a significant hunting ground for the Earls and Dukes of Atholl for centuries.