Scotland
Cruach an t-Sidhein
684M
2243FT
About Cruach an t-Sidhein
Tucked away in the Luss Hills, this grassy Graham offers a quieter perspective than the nearby Arrochar Alps. While the terrain can be characteristically damp, the rewards are significant: a grandstand view over the islands of Loch Lomond and a clear sightline to the unmistakable profile of Ben Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
180th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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169.3m
Nearest Town
Arrochar
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist. These rocks began as layers of sand and mud before heat and pressure squeezed them into this hard mountain foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS275964
Latitude
56.1291°N
Longitude
4.7770°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Fairy Mound', a common motif in Highland topography suggesting the rounded, grassy profiles where the sìthichean (fairies) were traditionally said to dwell.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit from Glen Douglas, typically paired with its higher neighbour, Doune Hill.
- •From the summit, the view south encompasses the islands of Loch Lomond including Inchmurrin and Inchcailloch, while the jagged silhouette of The Cobbler is visible to the north.
- •Despite the ethereal promise of its name, walkers are more likely to encounter deep peat hags and stubborn sheep than any genuine fairy folk on the approach from Inverbeg.