Marilyn · Cairngorms
Drumcroy Hill
Drumcroy Hill is a 512m Marilyn in NN-square Perthshire, set on the broad ground above Calvine where Glen Garry meets the Pass of Drumochter. The summit looks south across the River Garry to the village of Struan and north into the lower reaches of the Drumochter Munros.
Quick facts
- Height
- 512m/ 1680ft
- Grid ref
- NN 74161 62956
- Nearest city
- Perth· 54km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass and bracken 30% · rocky summit 10%
The shortest line uses the lay-by at Calvine on the B847, taking the estate road north past Old Struan Hotel and climbing onto the south-east shoulder. The upper hill is a gentle plod over short heather and gravel to a trig point on a bare top.
Terrain
Tarmac and estate road for the lower section, with grouse-moor heather above and a gravelly summit dome. Drainage is good thanks to the well-burned moor; few wet patches.
In winter
Drumochter snow tends to settle on this north-facing aspect from December onward. The summit is exposed to the easterly squalls that funnel down the pass; wind chill rather than depth is the problem.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 20m
- Edinburgh3h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 42, OS Explorer 049W, OS Explorer 386W
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Aberfeldy.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:23
- Sunset
- 22:10
- Civil dawn
- 03:17
- Civil dusk
- 23:17
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Drumcroy Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Blair Atholl station
Beinn a Ghlo; Glen Tilt corridor north to the Cairngorms
13km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Aberfeldy
Loch Tay base — Ben Lawers, Tarmachan ridge, Birks of Aberfeldy
18km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Aberfeldy
Aberfeldy — heart of Dewar's blends; honey-and-heather Highland style
18km from the hill
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Drumcroy Hill — common questions
- How hard is Drumcroy Hill?
- Drumcroy Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Tarmac and estate road for the lower section, with grouse-moor heather above and a gravelly summit dome.
- When is the best time to climb Drumcroy Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Drumcroy 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 Drumcroy 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 Drumcroy Hill?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Aberfeldy.
- Is Drumcroy Hill safe in winter?
- Drumochter snow tends to settle on this north-facing aspect from December onward. The summit is exposed to the easterly squalls that funnel down the pass; wind chill rather than depth is the problem.
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