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Creag Mhòr

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Creag Mhòr

Meall nan Aighean Summit Cairn Looking towards the subsidiary top of Meall nan Aighean which also has small cairn,
Meall nan Aighean Summit Cairn Credit: G Laird

Creag Mhòr, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain that stands at an impressive height of 1,052 meters (3,451 feet). Situated in the southern part of the Scottish Highlands, it is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and mountaineers alike.

The hill/mountain offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, with its distinct rocky terrain and heather-covered slopes. As part of the Grampian Mountains, Creag Mhòr is known for its challenging yet rewarding ascent, attracting experienced climbers seeking an exhilarating adventure.

The starting point for most climbers is the small village of Lawers, from where a well-defined track leads up to the summit. The climb can be demanding at times, especially in adverse weather conditions, so proper equipment and navigation skills are recommended.

At the top of Creag Mhòr, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of nearby Loch Tay and the surrounding mountain ranges, including Ben Lawers, the highest peak in the southern Highlands. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles.

Due to its accessibility and scenic beauty, Creag Mhòr is a popular destination year-round. In the summer, the hill/mountain attracts wildflower enthusiasts who can enjoy the vibrant colors of the meadows, while in winter, it becomes a haven for snow sports enthusiasts who can indulge in skiing and snowboarding.

Overall, Creag Mhòr in Perthshire offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for those seeking to explore the stunning Scottish landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.615049/-4.0990788 or Grid Reference NN7148. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meall nan Aighean Summit Cairn Looking towards the subsidiary top of Meall nan Aighean which also has small cairn,
Meall nan Aighean Summit Cairn
Looking towards the subsidiary top of Meall nan Aighean which also has small cairn,
A substantial hill spur above Creag Dhearg
A substantial hill spur above Creag Dhearg
Summit cairn with Schiehallion on the background
Summit cairn with Schiehallion on the background
Hilltop lochans on Meall na Aighean At 3120', these must count amongst the highest standing water in the area. They feed the Allt Linntich which drains down the southern flank of Meall na Aighean into the River Lyon near Dornoch Lodge.
Hilltop lochans on Meall na Aighean
At 3120', these must count amongst the highest standing water in the area. They feed the Allt Linntich which drains down the southern flank of Meall na Aighean into the River Lyon near Dornoch Lodge.
Across the hillside above Creag Dhearg The steep hillside of grass and heather falls into Glen Lyon, with views to hills on the far side of Loch Tay in the distance.
Across the hillside above Creag Dhearg
The steep hillside of grass and heather falls into Glen Lyon, with views to hills on the far side of Loch Tay in the distance.
Meall na Aighean The fourth and final Munro summit on the Glen Lyon Horseshoe.
Meall na Aighean
The fourth and final Munro summit on the Glen Lyon Horseshoe.
Gleann Muilinn Glen Muilinn, viewed on a route to Carn Mairg - 3km to the north-west from this point. Meall na Aighean and Meall nan Eun can be seen in the distance, with the last of the winter's snow still evident.
Gleann Muilinn
Glen Muilinn, viewed on a route to Carn Mairg - 3km to the north-west from this point. Meall na Aighean and Meall nan Eun can be seen in the distance, with the last of the winter's snow still evident.
View towards Gleann Muilinn The upper region of Glen Muilinn, with the course of the Allt Odhar visible in the distance. This glen offers an alternative ascent route to the Munro Carn Mairg, avoiding the Chesthill Estate.
View towards Gleann Muilinn
The upper region of Glen Muilinn, with the course of the Allt Odhar visible in the distance. This glen offers an alternative ascent route to the Munro Carn Mairg, avoiding the Chesthill Estate.
Road approaching Woodend Looking south-westward.
Road approaching Woodend
Looking south-westward.
Road approaching Blackwood Cottage Looking south-westward.
Road approaching Blackwood Cottage
Looking south-westward.
The summit of Meall nan Aighean
The summit of Meall nan Aighean
View of Ben Lawers
View of Ben Lawers
Meall nan Aighean : Munro No 169 The top of the 981m summit cairn. Loch Tay can be seen in the centre of the picture to the south-east.
Meall nan Aighean : Munro No 169
The top of the 981m summit cairn. Loch Tay can be seen in the centre of the picture to the south-east.
Meal na Aighean A distant view of this Munro, seen from the shores of a lochan above Kenmore. The wooded crest of Drummond Hill is seen in the middle distance with the bigger mountains behind. The 981m summit of Meal na Aighean is left of centre, with Gleann Muilin to the right. The ridge behind the glen rises initially to Meall nan Eun, with Meall Liath beyond.
Meal na Aighean
A distant view of this Munro, seen from the shores of a lochan above Kenmore. The wooded crest of Drummond Hill is seen in the middle distance with the bigger mountains behind. The 981m summit of Meal na Aighean is left of centre, with Gleann Muilin to the right. The ridge behind the glen rises initially to Meall nan Eun, with Meall Liath beyond.
Summit rocks, Meall na Aighean Meall na Aighean was just high enough to be above the cloud tops. The summit is rocky, rising out of smooth slopes. These were invisible in an almost whiteout.
Summit rocks, Meall na Aighean
Meall na Aighean was just high enough to be above the cloud tops. The summit is rocky, rising out of smooth slopes. These were invisible in an almost whiteout.
Meall na Aighean The sharp summit rising out of a featureless plateau. The summit was clear of cloud, I was emerging from a near whiteout. Meall na Aighean has two summits, this the higher one used to be missing from the 1:50,000 maps and was quite a surprise on my first visit here. I detoured from my route to visit it (munro baggers visited the lower western top back then) which was quite fortunate as new maps showed this previously ignored summit to be the top.
Meall na Aighean
The sharp summit rising out of a featureless plateau. The summit was clear of cloud, I was emerging from a near whiteout. Meall na Aighean has two summits, this the higher one used to be missing from the 1:50,000 maps and was quite a surprise on my first visit here. I detoured from my route to visit it (munro baggers visited the lower western top back then) which was quite fortunate as new maps showed this previously ignored summit to be the top.
Summit cairn, Meall na Aighean The hill used to be known as Creag Mhor, a name now associated with the craggy ground 2km to the SE. Ben Lawers and his satellites are in view.
Summit cairn, Meall na Aighean
The hill used to be known as Creag Mhor, a name now associated with the craggy ground 2km to the SE. Ben Lawers and his satellites are in view.
Glen Muilinn A view to the north west from Glen Muilinn, with Meall nan Eun and Carn Mairg visible in the distance. The bothy in Glen Muilinn, seen in the foreground, is now disused.
Glen Muilinn
A view to the north west from Glen Muilinn, with Meall nan Eun and Carn Mairg visible in the distance. The bothy in Glen Muilinn, seen in the foreground, is now disused.
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Creag Mhòr is located at Grid Ref: NN7148 (Lat: 56.615049, Lng: -4.0990788)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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///atoms.sundial.grin. Near Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross

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Located within 500m of 56.615049,-4.0990788
Creag Mhòr
Ele: 822
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 56.6149695/-4.0996696
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