About An t-Sron
Forming the western terminal of the Mamores ridge, this distinctive 'nose' overlooks the lower reaches of Glen Nevis. It is characterized by its steep, forested lower flanks and a rocky summit of pink-red granite, providing a classic viewpoint across the glen to the southern face of Ben Nevis and the CMD Arête.
Key Statistics
Rank
107th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenmuick
Prominence
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50.2m
Geology
You are walking on light-colored granite, part of a massive body of molten rock within the Lochnagar range that cooled and hardened deep underground.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Nose,' a common topographical term used across the Highlands to describe a prominent spur or the sharp end of a high ridge.
- •Geologically, the summit is part of a granite intrusion; while many neighbouring Mamore peaks are capped in grey schist or white quartzite, the rock here is a distinctive pinkish-red.
- •The summit serves as a fantastic vantage point for viewing the Great Glen, offering a clear sightline down the length of Loch Linnhe towards the mountains of Ardgour.
- •For hillwalkers, this point marks a major transition in terrain, where the high, open plateau of the Mamore Forest gives way to the dense, zig-zagging forestry tracks that lead down to the glen floor.
- •It is an excellent place to sit and contemplate the final descent into Glen Nevis, though your knees will likely be doing most of the talking by the time you reach the treeline.
Find It
Latitude
56.9453°N
Longitude
3.1785°W