Scotland
Creag nan Gabhar
608M
1995FT
About Creag nan Gabhar
Overlooking the eastern end of Loch Earn near St. Fillans, this rugged Tump offers a quiet, heathery ascent away from the busier Trossachs trails. It serves as an excellent vantage point, providing clear views across the water to the towering mass of Ben Vorlich and the rocky prow of Stùc a' Chroin.
Key Statistics
Rank
279th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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41m
Nearest Town
Amulree
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Southern Highland Group, featuring fine-grained rocks that began as layers of ancient silt and clay.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN879399
Latitude
56.5377°N
Longitude
3.8245°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creag nan Gabhar is Scottish Gaelic for 'Crag of the Goats,' a common topographical marker in the Highlands indicating where feral goats—once a staple of the local economy—frequented the steep, rocky ground.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the village of St. Fillans and the mouth of the River Earn, while the southern view is dominated by the sprawling heather moorland of the Forest of Glenartney.
- •To the west, the hill overlooks the Derry and Tynatechid glens, providing a clear sightline towards the Glen Ogle viaduct, a landmark of Victorian engineering on the former Callander and Oban Railway.
- •Falling just two metres short of the 610m threshold required for Graham status, the hill remains largely overlooked by baggers, ensuring its slopes remain significantly quieter than the nearby Munros.