Scotland
Cruach an Lochain NE Top
502M
1647FT
About Cruach an Lochain NE Top
Tucked away in the rugged heart of the Cowal peninsula, this rocky spur rises above the dark waters of Loch an Lochain. The terrain is characteristically Argyll—pathless, boggy, and demanding—but the reward is a quiet, expansive vista across the Kyles of Bute towards the jagged skyline of northern Arran.
Key Statistics
Rank
100th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Dunans
Geology
You are walking on shiny, layered rocks and hardened limestone. This rugged landscape was formed from ancient seafloor muds and volcanic rocks transformed by heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS052940
Latitude
56.0998°N
Longitude
5.1326°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cruach an Lochain is derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'the hill of the small loch,' a reference to the water nestled in the high pass between this top and the main summit.
- •From this vantage point, the view south is framed by the Kyles of Bute, with the dramatic granitic peaks of northern Arran providing a sharp silhouette on the horizon.
- •The ascent typically requires a sturdy approach through the mixed woodland and moorland of Glendaruel, where the pathless upper slopes offer a sense of isolation rarely found on more popular Scottish peaks.
- •A clear day allows for views west across the expanse of Loch Fyne toward the Knapdale forest and the distant, unmistakable profiles of the Paps of Jura.
- •The hill is a masterclass in Argyll terrain; if you haven't found a hidden bog or a seemingly impenetrable thicket of bracken on the way up, you are likely on the wrong mountain.