Marilyn · perthshire
Creag na Criche
Creag na Criche — the crag of the boundary — rises to 456m on the watershed between Strath Braan and Glen Quaich in NN-square Perthshire. It sits north-east of Amulree above the upper River Braan, with the Sma' Glen falling away to the south. Despite the modest altitude, the summit cairn looks out across the Lawers range and over the rolling moors towards Schiehallion.
Quick facts
- Height
- 456.8m/ 1499ft
- Grid ref
- NN 98575 35079
- Nearest city
- Perth· 17km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Most parties start from the minor road past Loch Freuchie east of Amulree, climbing rough heather and tussock north-west onto the summit ridge. There is no constructed path; the going is pathless and route-finding relies on a steady contour onto the broad top crowned by a small cairn.
Terrain
Tussock grass, heather and patches of bog above the Loch Freuchie road. The lower slopes are grazed sheep ground; the top is open moor with a few peat hags either side of the summit dome. No marked path.
In winter
Below 500m, the main winter hazards are hard frozen tussocks, hidden bog pans and a very short daylight window. Snow accumulation is generally light and intermittent. A clear pair of poles and gaiters are more useful than crampons here.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 16m
- Edinburgh2h 50m
OS maps: OS Landranger 52, OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 379E
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Loch Tay.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:07
- Civil dawn
- 03:19
- Civil dusk
- 23:12
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Creag na Criche on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunkeld & Birnam station
Birnam Hill, Hermitage walks, southern Perthshire gateway
9km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Dunkeld
Southern Cairngorms gateway — Hermitage, Loch of the Lowes
9km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy — heart of Dewar's blends; honey-and-heather Highland style
19km from the hill
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Creag na Criche — common questions
- How hard is Creag na Criche?
- Creag na Criche is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Tussock grass, heather and patches of bog above the Loch Freuchie road.
- When is the best time to climb Creag na Criche?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag na Criche are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 na Criche?
- 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 na Criche?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Loch Tay.
- Is Creag na Criche safe in winter?
- Below 500m, the main winter hazards are hard frozen tussocks, hidden bog pans and a very short daylight window. Snow accumulation is generally light and intermittent. A clear pair of poles and gaiters are more useful than crampons here.
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