Cruach a' Bhuic

Rising above the western shores of Arran, this rounded, grassy summit offers a quieter alternative to the island’s jagged granite peaks. Though less dramatic than the central mountains, the climb rewards walkers with an expansive perspective across the Kilbrannan Sound to Kintyre and the rugged profiles of the northern Corbetts.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Cruach a' Bhuic', which translates as the 'Hill of the Buck', likely referring to the red deer stags that frequent the lower slopes of Glen Catacol.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level traverse of the western Arran hills, usually paired with its higher neighbours, Beinn Bharrain and Beinn Bhreac, to create a horseshoe route.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the massive glacial trench of Glen Iorsa and the sheer western faces of the Pirnmill hills.
• •While its official status is a Tump, most local walkers are more concerned with the depth of the peat hags on the approach than its position on a hill-bagging list.