Scotland
Stob Chalum Mhic Griogair South Top
702M
2303FT
About Stob Chalum Mhic Griogair South Top
A secondary bump on the ridge above Loch Earn, the South Top is the slightly shorter sibling of Malcolm MacGregor’s namesake peak. It offers grand views of the Trossachs, provided you can navigate the ridge without being sidetracked by the suspiciously deep peat hags.
Key Statistics
Rank
151st Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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34.2m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN662184
Latitude
56.3390°N
Longitude
4.1661°W
Did You Know?
- •The hill is named after the MacGregors, the 'Children of the Mist,' who likely used these high, rugged ridges as hideouts during the long periods when their very name was proscribed by law.
- •Geologically, it sits on the Highland Boundary Fault line, marking the dramatic transition from the rolling Lowlands to the rugged, metamorphic rock of the Southern Highlands.
- •Though technically a sub-summit of the main 706m Graham, it maintains its own distinct character with a steep drop-off towards the village of St Fillans and the dark waters of Loch Earn.
- •The surrounding terrain is a classic Scottish cocktail of thick heather and hidden bog, perfectly designed to test the structural integrity of your gaiters and your patience.
- •By the time you’ve successfully managed to pronounce 'Stob Chalum Mhic Griogair South Top' to a passing hiker, you will likely have reached the summit, eaten your sandwiches, and started the descent.