Scotland
Elrig
620M
2034FT
About Elrig
Rising as a broad, heathery dome within the Atholl Forest, this Tump offers a quiet moorland alternative to the busier Munros of the southern Grampians. Reaching just over 600 metres, its rounded summit provides clear, unobstructed views across the remote Tilt and Banvie glens towards the distinctive nearby peak of Beinn a' Ghuilbin.
Key Statistics
Rank
180th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Tom nan Cruach
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened sandstone laced with veins of fine-grained volcanic rock. These sturdy stones form the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN871724
Latitude
56.8293°N
Longitude
3.8517°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Eilreig', referring to a narrow pass or 'deer trap' used during traditional Highland hunts where deer were driven into a funnel to be easily caught.
- •Located north of Blair Atholl, the hill is most commonly approached through the Glen Banvie estate, often forming part of a long, undulating circuit across the high Atholl moors.
- •The summit offers a specific, wide-angle perspective of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif to the east and the unmistakable 'whaleback' profile of Schiehallion across the Strath of Tummel to the southwest.
- •While the ascent is technically straightforward, the hill's primary defense is the deep, sprawling Perthshire heather, which can turn a short map distance into a significant test of knee-lift and patience.