Scotland
Braigh Sron Ghorm
879M
2884FT
About Braigh Sron Ghorm
Sitting high within the Beinn a’ Ghlo massif, this sprawling Tump forms a rugged eastern shoulder to the higher Càrn nan Gabhar. Its stony, windswept plateau offers a wilder perspective of the Atholl Forest than its more famous neighbours, requiring a long, heather-heavy approach from Blair Atholl or the depths of Glen Tilt.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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82.9m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
The ground beneath you is solid granite. It formed from molten magma that cooled and hardened deep underground to create the Glen Tilt complex.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN903783
Latitude
56.8831°N
Longitude
3.8019°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Bràigh Sròn Gorm, which translates as the 'upland of the blue ridge'. The term 'gorm' in Gaelic can describe a range of shades from deep green to a hazy blue-grey, often used for distant, shadowed mountain slopes.
- •Standing at 879 metres, the summit is a significant high point on the northeastern arm of the Beinn a' Ghlo range, often overlooked by walkers focused solely on the main ridge path.
- •From the summit, the view northward drops sharply into the remote upper reaches of Glen Tilt, offering a clear sightline to the distant, lonely peaks of An Sgarsoch and Càrn an Fhidhleir.
- •The hill is situated within the historic Atholl Estate; this high ground remains prime territory for red deer, and the stony plateau provides an excellent vantage point for spotting herds moving between the high corries.
- •Given its proximity to one of Scotland’s most popular mountain circuits, it serves as a reliable litmus test for hillwalkers: if you have bothered to detour to this specific cairn, you have officially transitioned from a 'bagger' to a 'wanderer'.