Thanks to the proximity of numerous other Munros, hikes up Creag Leacach are most often combined with multiple other peaks and serious Munro-bagging expeditions are common. This 3,238-foot (987 m) …

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Location: Mount Blair, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach loop from the Cairnwell Pass — Cairngorms National Park

18.8km

06:30

920m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Creag Leacach – Glas Maol summit loop from Meall Odhar

29.5km

10:04

1,400m

1,410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Glas Maol summit – Creag Leacach loop from Meall Odhar

13.2km

04:55

760m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Adventurer Nic

April 5, 2020

Creag Leacach is a 987m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. The pass that leads up to the Glenshee Ski Centre (A93) is perfectly placed to allow a high start point for this Munro. Unusually, the summit cairn of this Munro is along a wall that runs up and over the rocky summit.

Avril

August 27, 2023

Descent was harder than going up, it can be very slippery and it’s very steep. it may be wise to reach the top and then turn back on yourself.

Ren (hiking, hills, Hyrox, and horses)

July 23, 2025

No ski scarring so I actually think this is an under rated Glenshee munro.

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1. Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach loop from the Cairnwell Pass — Cairngorms National Park

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