Scotland
Bioran na Circe
723M
2373FT
About Bioran na Circe
Rising above the remote glens west of Strathyre, this rugged Tump offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. Its pathless, heathery slopes demand effort, but rewarding views open up across the waters of Loch Katrine toward the steep profiles of the Arrochar Alps and the Crianlarich Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
126th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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71.5m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic ash, sand, and mud. These materials have been hardened and transformed into the rugged, layered rock beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN558117
Latitude
56.2758°N
Longitude
4.3305°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'The Little Point of the Hen.' While 'hen' usually suggests the domestic variety, in this high-altitude context, it almost certainly refers to the red grouse (Fraoch-chearc), which thrives in the surrounding heather.
- •Often climbed as part of a longer circuit including Stob a' Choin, the summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the long, narrow stretch of Loch Katrine to the south.
- •From the top, the distinctive jagged skyline of the Arrochar Alps is visible to the southwest, with the prominent 'V' shape of The Cobbler easily identifiable on a clear day.
- •In a region famed for its accessibility, the lack of an established path here ensures that the only thing you are likely to share the summit with is the eponymous bird.