Scotland
Cruach Bhuidhe
568M
1865FT
About Cruach Bhuidhe
Rising above the Ross Road in southern Arran, this rounded moorland summit offers a gentler, bogier alternative to the island’s northern granite peaks. The ascent across pathless heather is rewarded by an expansive perspective of the Firth of Clyde, looking directly out towards the volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig.
Key Statistics
Rank
53rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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149.2m
Nearest Town
Glenbranter
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist. This foundation is made of ancient mud and sand, compressed into the tough, layered rocks beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS125947
Latitude
56.1082°N
Longitude
5.0164°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Cruach Bhuidhe translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Yellow Stack' or 'Yellow Hill', a reference to the pale colour of the dead grasses and sedges that coat its slopes during the winter months.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to a clear profile view of the island's northern giants, including the distinctive jagged silhouettes of Goatfell, Cir Mhòr, and the Witch’s Step.
- •Geologically, the hill marks a transition; while the north of Arran is famous for its rugged granite, Cruach Bhuidhe belongs to the southern sedimentary plateau, resulting in its much softer, undulating moorland character.
- •Most walkers approach the summit from the Ross Road, the trans-island pass between Whiting Bay and Kilmory, often pairing it with the nearby peak of A' Chruach.
- •On a typical afternoon in the Scottish rain, the 'Yellow Hill' can feel like an optimistic naming choice for a landscape that is resolutely brown and boggy.