Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Cam Chreag
This Cam Chreag — there are several "crooked crag" hills of the same name in Scotland — sits on the watershed between Glen Lyon and Loch Rannoch, north of the Munro Stuchd an Lochain. The 861m summit is a small cairn on a long grassy ridge with a single notable rock outcrop on its south flank, the namesake feature. The view north over Loch Rannoch and south to Ben Lawers gives this otherwise modest hill an outsized sense of position.
Quick facts
- Height
- 861.7m/ 2827ft
- Prominence
- 166 m
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 758 m
- Time
- 5–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN536491
- Parking
- NN465415
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 50km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
dam track 25% · open grass 40% · broad ridge 25% · summit area 10%
The shortest line is from the dam at the head of Loch Lyon, accessed via the long single-track road up Glen Lyon from Bridge of Balgie. From the dam, take the estate track south-east briefly before peeling north onto open grass slopes that lead to the broad south ridge of Cam Chreag. The full circuit is roughly 15km with 758m of ascent. The hill is often combined with Meall Buidhe across the bealach to the west for a Glen Lyon double.
Terrain
The Loch Lyon dam-side track is firm. Off the track the south flank of the hill is short grass and crowberry with patches of bog around the burns — easy walking with no path. The summit ridge is broad and gently angled with the rock outcrop on the south side easily skirted. No exposure; navigation across the broad top in mist is the only concern.
In winter
A dependable winter Corbett — easy-angled ground throughout, no avalanche slopes and no cornicing of note. The single-track road up Glen Lyon is rarely gritted past Bridge of Balgie and can be impassable after significant snow. Once at the dam the hill itself is straightforward. Daylight and access driving are the main constraints.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 47m
- Edinburgh2h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Intermittent in upper Glen Lyon; nothing on the hill itself
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:51
- Sunset
- 21:56
- Civil dawn
- 03:54
- Civil dusk
- 22:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 17 July 2026
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Cam Chreag — common questions
- Is Cam Chreag a hard climb?
- Cam Chreag is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 15km with 758m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-7 hours. Ground conditions: The Loch Lyon dam-side track is firm.
- How much drop does Cam Chreag have?
- The drop is 166m: measured from the summit of Cam Chreag down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Cam Chreag?
- Park at NN465415. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Cam Chreag?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on Cam Chreag. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Cam Chreag?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Cam Chreag?
- Intermittent in upper Glen Lyon; nothing on the hill itself
- Is Cam Chreag safe in winter?
- A dependable winter Corbett — easy-angled ground throughout, no avalanche slopes and no cornicing of note. The single-track road up Glen Lyon is rarely gritted past Bridge of Balgie and can be impassable after significant snow. Once at the dam the hill itself is straightforward. Daylight and access driving are the main constraints.
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