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.

• •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.