Marilyn · perthshire
Creag an t-Sithein
The name means 'crag' in Gaelic. A 634m hill near the Highland gateway town of Pitlochry with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “crag, rocky hill” · Pronunciation: krayg
Quick facts
- Height
- 634.4m/ 2081ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NO 03186 65823
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through birch woodland and heather moorland typical of Highland Perthshire to the 634m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Mixed farmland and moorland. The Perthshire hills are gentler than the main Highlands, with less exposure and better drainage.
In winter
Winter walking is comfortable with standard gear. Snow rarely persists below 600m. The well-drained terrain means less ice than wetter western hills.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 55m
- Edinburgh2h 22m
OS maps: OS Landranger 43, OS Explorer 052S, OS Explorer 387S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:43
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