Scotland
Sron Liath
761M
2497FT
About Sron Liath
Rising above the remote shores of Loch a' Mhadaidh, this rugged Tump serves as a significant gateway to the Fannichs' high ridgeline. Located north of Lochluichart, it offers a steep, rocky ascent with commanding views back across the wild heart of the Fisherfield Forest and the formidable bulk of nearby Sgùrr nan Clach Geala.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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48m
Nearest Town
Lochluichart
Geology
You are walking on the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. This rock was created from ancient layers of sand that were compressed and fused together over time.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH306763
Latitude
57.7447°N
Longitude
4.8472°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sròn Liath, meaning 'Grey Nose,' referring to the rocky, scree-covered appearance of its western flank.
- •Its position on the western fringes of the Fannichs range provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the jagged skylines of An Teallach and the Fisherfield Forest peaks to the northwest.
- •The hill drops away sharply to the north into the remote basin containing Loch a' Mhadaidh, a high-altitude water body tucked beneath the shadow of the surrounding ridges.
- •While its height might suggest a secondary peak, the 'Grey Nose' demands a level of respect usually reserved for its loftier neighbours, particularly during a head-on ascent from the glen.