Scotland
Stob Creag an Fhithich
715M
2345FT
About Stob Creag an Fhithich
Overlooking Crianlarich, this rugged Tump serves as a sharp northern shoulder to the Ben More massif. The terrain is quintessential Highlands: steep, unrelenting grass and dark, scattered crags. It offers a unique perspective on Ben More’s massive northern face, a view often missed by those sticking strictly to the main ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
136th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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99.4m
Nearest Town
Beinglas
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of compressed sand and mud. Dark, molten rock once cooled in cracks here, forming the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN349190
Latitude
56.3345°N
Longitude
4.6722°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Stob Creag an Fhithich', which translates as 'Peak of the Raven’s Crag'. This reflects the historical presence of ravens nesting among the steep, rocky outcrops on its northern flanks.
- •The hill is located on the long northern descent from Ben More. While many walkers pass close by on the standard descent towards the A85, the true summit is often ignored in the rush to reach the valley floor.
- •From the top, you get a spectacular close-up view of the massive northeast corrie of Ben More, as well as a clear sightline across Glen Dochart towards the Tarmachan Ridge and the Ben Lawers range.
- •Despite its respectable height of over 700 metres, it is significantly overshadowed by its immediate neighbour, Ben More, which towers nearly 460 metres higher just a short distance to the south.
- •It is the ideal spot for those who appreciate the dramatic scale of the Crianlarich giants but prefer to look at them rather than stand on top of them.