Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Creag Mhor
Creag Mhor (659m) — the big crag — is a craggy outlier of the Glen Finglas hills in the NN51 square, lying east of Brig o' Turk in the Trossachs. The rocky top looks down on Loch Drunkie and the Achray forest, with the Lawers range filling the northern skyline.
Gaelic: “crag, big” · Pronunciation: krayg vore
Quick facts
- Height
- 659.8m/ 2165ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 540 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN510185
- Parking
- NN492182
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bracken 55% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 15%
Start from the Glen Finglas car park at Brig o' Turk and follow the Mell Brae circuit path east, then north. Leave the path at the bridge over the Allt a' Choin and climb the rough south-west spur on grass and bracken. A short heather pull onto the rocky outcrop completes a satisfying out-and-back.
Terrain
Wide-stoned circuit path at the start, then pathless bracken and grass on the south-west spur. The outcrop at the top is small and quickly gained — the route is more rolling than steep but feels exposed in wind.
In winter
Creag Mhor lies low enough that snow rarely lingers but the Trossachs flora ice up quickly after thaw. Bracken slopes freeze into hard tussock that demands microspikes if you want to keep your footing. Daylight here is a useful half-hour longer than further north.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 17m
- Edinburgh2h 51m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE connects intermittently on summit; better toward Loch Lomond.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 21:52
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 22:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Creag Mhor on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Crianlarich station
Crianlarich Munros — Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Lui, Cruach Ardrain
14km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
16km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Deanston
Doune — converted cotton mill; floral, honeyed Perthshire distillery
28km from the hill
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Creag Mhor — common questions
- How hard is Creag Mhor?
- Creag Mhor is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 540m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Wide-stoned circuit path at the start, then pathless bracken and grass on the south-west spur.
- Where do I park for Creag Mhor?
- Standard parking is at NN492182 near Stirling. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Creag Mhor?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag Mhor are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Creag Mhor?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Creag Mhor?
- Moderate. EE connects intermittently on summit; better toward Loch Lomond.
- Is Creag Mhor safe in winter?
- Creag Mhor lies low enough that snow rarely lingers but the Trossachs flora ice up quickly after thaw. Bracken slopes freeze into hard tussock that demands microspikes if you want to keep your footing. Daylight here is a useful half-hour longer than further north.