Fells/Cruach nam Miseag Far West Top
Scotland

Cruach nam Miseag Far West Top

561M
1841FT
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon

About Cruach nam Miseag Far West Top

A western outlier rising to 561 metres on the Loch Lomond flank of the Arrochar Alps. This Dodd and Tump sits well away from the main ridgeline, offering a quieter alternative to the busier peaks further east. The summit rewards the walk out with panoramic views across the loch to the Luss Hills and Ben Lomond's western slopes.

Key Statistics

Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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50
Geology
You are walking across the Beinn Bheula Schist Formation. This bedrock consists of metamorphic rocks like schist, originally formed from ancient mud and sand.
Classifications
Nearby Fells

Did You Know?

  • The Gaelic name 'Cruach nam Miseag' translates roughly as 'stack of the dishes' or 'heap of the plates', likely describing the hill's layered or dish-shaped appearance when viewed from certain angles, a common descriptive approach in Highland place names.
  • Despite its modest height, this far western top sits significantly removed from the main Arrochar ridges, making it a longer and more committing walk than many higher neighbours that cluster along the central spine.
  • The hill forms part of the wild western perimeter of Glen Kinglas, a landscape often bypassed by walkers heading directly for the Cobbler or the Arrochar Alps' more celebrated Munros and Corbetts.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NS174982
Latitude
56.1415°N
Longitude
4.9405°W

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