Scotland
Cruach nan Caorach
578M
1896FT
About Cruach nan Caorach
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Striven, this rugged Cowal hill offers a quintessential Argyll experience. Expect pathless, heathery slopes and occasional bog underfoot. The summit provides a commanding perspective over the Kyles of Bute and the long, shimmering reach of the Firth of Clyde towards the Ayrshire coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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77m
Nearest Town
Ardtaraig
Geology
You are walking across the Beinn Bheula Schist. This landscape is formed from a durable, sand-rich rock that was hardened by intense natural heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NS073811
Latitude
55.9842°N
Longitude
5.0889°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Hill of the Sheep' (Cruach meaning a stack or bold hill, and Caorach being the plural for sheep), reflecting its history as rough grazing land for the estates near Ardtaraig.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the narrowing waters of the Kyles of Bute and the distinctive mountain profile of the Isle of Arran in the distance.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit from the head of Loch Striven, often paired with its slightly higher neighbour, Cruach nan Capull.
- •Despite the name, you are arguably more likely to encounter a soggy boot than a prize-winning flock on the hill's more peat-exposed sections.