Graham · Fife & Perthshire
Leagag
Leagag (601m) is a quiet Graham sitting in the NN51 square on the southern flank of the Schiehallion massif, between Loch Rannoch and the deep cleft of Gleann Mor. A small turfy cairn marks the top, with Schiehallion's pyramid dominating the view north and Loch Rannoch winking through the trees to the west. The hill is generally walked as a solo outing or as a shoulder warm-up before tackling Schiehallion proper.
Quick facts
- Height
- 601m/ 1972ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 451 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN518539
- Parking
- NN502533
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- 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%
The shortest line starts from the East Schiehallion car park area, with a parking pull-in near NN502533 giving access onto the broad forestry track that contours east. Around 12km return with 451m of ascent. Above the deer fence the slope opens into grass and heather, and a faint trod leads to the cairn over the broad shoulder. Combining Leagag with the Munro on a long day is the classic local round.
Terrain
Forestry track gives a fast start. Once on the open hill expect tussocky grass, heather and bilberry, with peat hags only really troublesome on the broad shoulder approaching the cairn. The ground holds water for days after rain — gaiters are useful even in summer. A few small outcrops of quartzite show through the grass near the top, hinting at the geology that gives Schiehallion its character.
In winter
Leagag's broad eastern aspect catches whatever the easterly winter wind brings, and snow can lie for weeks on this side of Schiehallion when the western Munros have cleared. The angle is gentle enough that avalanche risk is low, but the SAIS Southern Cairngorms forecast covers the broader region and is worth checking after heavy snowfall. The forestry track stays under cover and is normally usable even when the open hill is plastered.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 53m
- Edinburgh2h 19m
OS maps: OS Landranger 42, OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Strathyre.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:36
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:37
- Civil dusk
- 22:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Leagag on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Leagag — common questions
- How hard is Leagag?
- Leagag is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 451m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Forestry track gives a fast start.
- Where do I park for Leagag?
- Standard parking is at NN502533 near Fort William. 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 Leagag?
- The standard good-weather months for Leagag 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 Leagag?
- 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 Leagag?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Strathyre.
- Is Leagag safe in winter?
- Leagag's broad eastern aspect catches whatever the easterly winter wind brings, and snow can lie for weeks on this side of Schiehallion when the western Munros have cleared. The angle is gentle enough that avalanche risk is low, but the SAIS Southern Cairngorms forecast covers the broader region and is worth checking after heavy snowfall. The forestry track stays under cover and is normally usable even when the open hill is plastered.