Scotland
A' Chrois
849M
2784FT
About A' Chrois
Rising steeply above the head of Loch Long, this rugged peak is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbours. It offers a quieter, rockier alternative to the popular Cobbler, with a summit that provides an exceptional perspective across the deep trench of Glen Loin towards the vast expanse of Loch Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
51st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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106.8m
Nearest Town
Succoth
Geology
You are hiking over ancient layers of compressed sand and mud. These slopes also feature patches of a tough, crystalline rock similar to granite.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN288077
Latitude
56.2309°N
Longitude
4.7634°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Cross,' thought to describe the intersection of ridges that meet at its summit, forming a natural crossroads between Glen Loin and the upper reaches of the Arrochar Alps.
- •Despite being classified as a Hump and a Tump, the terrain is characteristically rugged; the ascent from the north provides a much wilder, more solitary experience than the well-trodden paths of nearby Beinn Narnain.
- •From the summit, you gain a unique, direct profile of The Cobbler’s jagged peaks to the south, while looking east reveals the full length of the northern reach of Loch Lomond tucked beneath the Ben Lomond massif.
- •The hill marks the eastern boundary of the Arrochar Alps; it historically served as a landmark for those navigating the old drovers' routes that passed through the low col between Loch Long and Loch Lomond.
- •Standing at 848 metres, it is one of the most substantial non-Munros in the southern Highlands, serving as a reminder that the Scottish hills have a habit of being exactly twenty metres shorter than your legs would prefer.