Scotland
Cruach Neuran South Top
587M
1926FT
About Cruach Neuran South Top
Tucked away on the Cowal peninsula, this secondary summit offers a quieter alternative to its higher neighbor. The terrain is typical of Argyll, consisting of deep heather and significant boggy sections. It serves as a fantastic vantage point for surveying the Kyles of Bute and the northern mountains of Arran.
Key Statistics
Rank
41st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Ardtaraig
Geology
You’re trekking over hard, sandy rock. This foundation is sliced by narrow bands of dark volcanic rock that once forced their way up from deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NS082817
Latitude
55.9904°N
Longitude
5.0754°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Cruach', meaning a stack or bold hill, while 'Neuran' likely comes from 'an iubhair', suggesting yew trees once grew on or near these slopes.
- •It is frequently visited as part of a high-level ridge traverse from the main 607m summit of Cruach Neuran, which sits just to the north.
- •The summit offers a specific, celebrated view down the sea loch of Loch Riddon towards the 'Burnt Isles' in the narrowest part of the Kyles of Bute.
- •It is the perfect destination for walkers who find the extra twenty metres of the main summit a step too far for one afternoon.