Scotland
Stob Chalum Mhic Griogair
744M
2440FT
About Stob Chalum Mhic Griogair
Overlooking the eastern end of Loch Earn, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munro, Ben Chonzie. The terrain is characteristically heathery and often boggy, but the summit provides a superb vantage point over the village of St Fillans and the long stretch of the loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
106th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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64.9m
Nearest Town
St Fillans
Geology
You are walking over the Ben Ledi Grit. This terrain consists of sandstone that was hardened and reshaped by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN660189
Latitude
56.3434°N
Longitude
4.1695°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic, translating to 'The Peak of Malcolm, son of Gregor.' It likely refers to a member of the MacGregor clan, who historically held significant territory around Loch Earn and Glen Lednock.
- •The summit offers a particularly sharp perspective of the winding River Earn as it leaves the loch, with the twin peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin dominating the skyline to the south.
- •While often bypassed for higher neighbours, the hill is frequently climbed as part of a longer circuit including Creag Uchdag to the north or as a southern approach to the Ben Chonzie massif.
- •The lack of a defined path through the lower heather and bracken ensures you are significantly more likely to encounter a mountain hare than another walker on these slopes.