Marilyn · Cairngorms
Creigh Hill
Creigh Hill rises to 498m above the village of Kirriemuir, marking the southern edge of the Braes of Angus. Although low, it is a striking outlier with views directly onto the bigger hills of Glen Clova and Glen Prosen behind, and JM Barries Strathmore birthplace visible to the south.
Quick facts
- Height
- 498.2m/ 1635ft
- Grid ref
- NO 27078 59356
- Nearest city
- Dundee· 32km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Park near Glen Uig and follow farm tracks north before climbing through gorse and broom onto open hillside. A clear quad-bike trail leads to the trig pillar; 6km return in about 2 hours.
Terrain
Grazing land lower down, with stiles over fences. Higher up, short turf and exposed conglomerate boulders. Drainage is excellent throughout.
In winter
Snow rarely lies for long on these south-facing slopes. The hill makes a fine winter sunset viewpoint as the Mounth tops catch the late light. Ice on the lower stiles can be a nuisance after frost.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 31m
- Edinburgh2h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 381
Mobile signal: Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Angus Glens and Strathmore views.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:20
- Sunset
- 22:07
- Civil dawn
- 03:14
- Civil dusk
- 23:13
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Creigh Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Creigh Hill — common questions
- How hard is Creigh Hill?
- Creigh Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Grazing land lower down, with stiles over fences.
- When is the best time to climb Creigh Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Creigh Hill 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 Creigh Hill?
- 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 Creigh Hill?
- Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Angus Glens and Strathmore views.
- Is Creigh Hill safe in winter?
- Snow rarely lies for long on these south-facing slopes. The hill makes a fine winter sunset viewpoint as the Mounth tops catch the late light. Ice on the lower stiles can be a nuisance after frost.
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