An t-Sron

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.

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• •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.