Scotland
Sron nan Searrach
571M
1873FT
About Sron nan Searrach
Rising above the village of Menstrie in the western Ochil Hills, this steep-sided spur offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. The grassy ascent leads to a 570-metre summit with commanding views south across the Forth Valley toward the Wallace Monument and the distant Pentland Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
332nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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28.7
Nearest Town
Lochearnhead
Geology
This fell belongs to the Ben Lui Schist Formation. These shimmering rocks formed from ancient mud and contain tiny, dark red crystals called garnets.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN605276
Latitude
56.4207°N
Longitude
4.2627°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sròn nan Searrach', which translates as the 'Nose of the Foals'. In Gaelic topography, a 'sròn' (nose) typically refers to a prominent ridge or spur, while the mention of foals suggests these lower Ochil slopes were traditionally used for grazing young horses.
- •The hill is most often climbed as part of a ridge walk from Menstrie, acting as a stepping stone for walkers heading north toward the higher, peatier ground of Blairdenon Hill.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective of the Ochils' dramatic southern fault line, looking directly down into the village of Menstrie and across to the distinctive, rocky profile of Dumyat.
- •While the name implies a noble equine history, a modern walker is far more likely to be greeted by the local sheep, who have a long-standing and undisputed claim to the best grazing spots on the ridge.