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Perthshire

Craigower

Panoramic views stretch out in all directions from the pine-clad summit of this Perthshire hill
Loch Tummel from the top of Craigower hill flickr.com/photos/pearlsareanuisance
Overview

  • Enjoy panoramic views across Perthshire.

  • Look out for buzzards and ravens soaring overhead.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for butterflies – 15 different species have been recorded on the slopes of Craigower.

  • Check the rocks for common lizards basking in the sunshine.

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Craigower
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Entry prices

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Free
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Free
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Free
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  • A view from Craigower over Pitlochry

    A view from Craigower over Pitlochry

  • A buzzard flying over Craigower on a sunny day

    A buzzard flying over Craigower on a sunny day

  • A summer view from Craigower to the west over Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch

    A summer view from Craigower to the west over Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch

  • A misty view from Craigower to the west over Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch

    A misty view from Craigower to the west over Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch

About this place

Perthshire’s woodlands are hard to beat for beauty, but take a climb to the top of Craigower and you’ll be spoilt for views. The glassy pools of Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch lie still, while in the distant west rise the stately peaks of Glencoe.

At 407m (1,335ft) it’s less challenging than a Munro, but the short, steep climb to the top of Craigower is worth the effort as the open heathland allows for panoramic views from the summit. Further below, the scattered Scots pine trees are home to rare butterflies in the summer months. Scramble around the lower levels or take a deep breath and go for the peak.

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