Scotland
Sron Gharbh
609M
1998FT
About Sron Gharbh
Rising sharply above the Cononish valley near Tyndrum, this rugged Tump offers a steep, heathery ascent. As its Gaelic name suggests, the terrain is rough, providing a quiet alternative to the busier peaks nearby. The summit provides an excellent, close-up perspective of the massive northeast crags of Ben Lui.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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80
Nearest Town
Braemore
Geology
You are walking across the Scaraben Quartzite Formation. This hard rock was originally sand that was transformed by heat and pressure into its current state.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
ND054266
Latitude
58.2180°N
Longitude
3.6120°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sròn Gharbh', meaning 'Rough Nose', the name accurately describes the hill’s craggy eastern profile as it looms over the valley floor toward Tyndrum.
- •The summit offers an exceptional, head-on view of Ben Lui’s famous Coire Gaothaich, allowing walkers to trace the deep-cut gullies of its northeast face from across the glen.
- •It sits directly above the Cononish gold mine; while others look for treasure in the quartz veins below, the hill offers a reliable wealth of solitude away from the main valley tracks.
- •Standing at 1,998 feet, it is a single, frustrating step away from the 2,000-foot mark, ensuring it remains largely undisturbed by those who only walk in round numbers.