Scotland
Cruach Mhor
589M
1932FT
About Cruach Mhor
Situated on the northern ridges of Arran, this expansive Marilyn offers a softer, moorland contrast to the island’s jagged granite peaks. The ascent across peat and heather is rewarded with an exceptional, unobstructed perspective of the Kintyre Peninsula and the dramatic silhouettes of the neighbouring Caisteal Abhail and Beinn Tarsuinn.
Key Statistics
Rank
39th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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383m
Nearest Town
Tullich
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic lavas and ash, mixed with old seabed layers of limestone, slate, and hard sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN057147
Latitude
56.2852°N
Longitude
5.1403°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Cruach Mhòr, which translates as ‘Big Stack’. In hill-naming terms, a cruach typically refers to a bold, well-defined hill that sits prominently in the landscape, a character trait confirmed by its status as a Marilyn.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the famous ‘Sleeping Warrior’ profile of northern Arran. From this vantage point, you can clearly see the rugged outline of the peaks from Caisteal Abhail to the Witch’s Step (Ceum na Caillich) forming the silhouette of a resting figure.
- •While the eastern side of the island is famous for its sharp granite ridges, Cruach Mhor is characterised by deeper heather and peat. It is an ideal spot for those seeking solitude, as most walkers are drawn toward the island's higher Corbetts.
- •Standing at 589 metres, the hill falls just eleven metres short of the 600m threshold required to be classified as a Graham—a fact that keeps the summit quiet while the 'baggers' head elsewhere.