Munro · Central Highlands
Creag Pitridh
Creag Pitridh (924m) is the smallest of the three Ardverikie Munros above Loch Laggan, a craggy little dome of granite-and-schist tucked between Geal Charn and Beinn a' Chlachair. The summit is a sharp rocky cone with a small cairn and a sudden 200m drop down its south-western face. Universally walked as the third Munro of the Loch Laggan triple from Moy.
Quick facts
- Height
- 924.5m/ 3033ft
- Prominence
- 104 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 814 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN487814
- Parking
- NN433830
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 39km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Estate track 35% · Open hillside 45% · Summit 20%
Start from the small parking area opposite Moy on the A86 along Loch Laggan. Walk in 5km on the Lochan na h-Earba estate track and turn north towards the bealach between Geal Charn and Creag Pitridh. From the bealach the summit cone rises in 200m of rough boulder slopes. Most parties take all three Ardverikie Munros in one long day. Around 24km return with 1300m of ascent for the trio.
Terrain
The Lochan na h-Earba estate track is fast firm walking. Above, the broad bealach is wet and tussocky. The final cone of Creag Pitridh is steep grass with rocky outcrops near the top — short but sustained. The summit area is a rocky platform with a small cairn.
In winter
A long winter approach with serious avalanche terrain on the steep south-east coire. SAIS Creag Meagaidh covers the area formally. The estate track holds drifted snow but is rideable on a fat bike in firm conditions. The A86 along Loch Laggan stays gritted in normal weather.
This hill is in the Creag Meagaidh SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 29m
- Edinburgh3h 49m
OS maps: OS Landranger 34, OS Landranger 42
Mobile signal: Nothing above 700m. Laggan village has occasional signal. Save your maps before the run along Loch Laggan.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:00
- Sunset
- 21:49
- Civil dawn
- 04:05
- Civil dusk
- 22:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Around Creag Pitridh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Tulloch station
Loch Treig; Beinn na Lap; Stob Coire Easain / Stob a Choire Mheadhoin approach
15km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
39km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie — Scotland's highest distillery on the Drumochter pass
15km from the hill
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Creag Pitridh — common questions
- How hard is Creag Pitridh?
- We grade Creag Pitridh at 4/5, which puts it in challenging territory. The usual route is around 16km with 814m of climbing; allow 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Lochan na h-Earba estate track is fast firm walking.
- How prominent is Creag Pitridh?
- Creag Pitridh has 104m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Creag Pitridh?
- Standard parking is at NN433830. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Creag Pitridh?
- The standard good-weather months for Creag Pitridh are 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 Pitridh?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Creag Pitridh?
- Nothing above 700m. Laggan village has occasional signal. Save your maps before the run along Loch Laggan.
- Is Creag Pitridh safe in winter?
- A long winter approach with serious avalanche terrain on the steep south-east coire. SAIS Creag Meagaidh covers the area formally. The estate track holds drifted snow but is rideable on a fat bike in firm conditions. The A86 along Loch Laggan stays gritted in normal weather.
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