Marilyn · perthshire
Creag na Criche
The name means 'crag' in Gaelic. A 456m hill on the shores of Loch Tay in Highland Perthshire 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
- 456.8m/ 1498ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 98575 35079
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through birch woodland and heather moorland typical of Highland Perthshire to the 456m 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
- Glasgow2h 16m
- Edinburgh2h 50m
OS maps: OS Landranger 52, OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 379E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:41
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
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