Scotland
Cruach an Uillt Fearna
339M
1112FT
About Cruach an Uillt Fearna
Tucked away in the rugged southeastern corner of Islay, this rounded moorland summit offers a sense of profound isolation. Rising above the alder-lined burns that give it its name, the terrain is characteristically trackless and heathery, rewarding the pathless trek with clear views across the Sound of Jura to the Paps.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Southern Hebrides
Prominence
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111m
Nearest Town
Ardlussa
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Jura Quartzite Formation. This is an incredibly hard, durable rock created when layers of sand were fused together by intense pressure.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NR620908
Latitude
56.0512°N
Longitude
5.8224°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'Hill of the Alder Burn.' This refers to the alder trees (Alnus glutinosa) that traditionally line the small watercourses cutting through the lower moorland slopes of the Ardtalla region.
- •Located on the wild eastern coast of Islay, the hill sits within the remote Ardtalla Estate, an area known for its significant population of red deer and lack of formal footpaths.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for the Sound of Jura; on clear days, the view extends past the Paps of Jura to the distant peaks of Mull and the mainland hills of Kintyre.
- •Reaching the summit cairn involves navigating a labyrinth of peat hags and heather that ensures most visitors leave with boots significantly heavier than when they started.