Scotland
Cruach nam Mult
611M
2005FT
About Cruach nam Mult
Rising above the steep walls of Hell’s Glen, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Arrochar giants. Its heather-clad slopes lead to a sharp, rocky crest overlooking the deep trench of Loch Goil, providing a wild sense of isolation despite its proximity to the Rest and Be Thankful.
Key Statistics
Rank
33rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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282m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are trekking over ancient volcanic debris and sediment. Heat and pressure transformed these layers into the tough rock of the Southern Highland Group.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN168056
Latitude
56.2080°N
Longitude
4.9550°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Cruach nam Mult translates as 'Hill of the Wethers' (castrated rams), a reference to its historical importance as high-altitude summer grazing for local sheep farmers.
- •At 611 metres, the summit clears the 2,000ft threshold for Graham status by a mere five feet, making it one of the lowest hills in that specific classification.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the 'back' of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the jagged silhouette of The Cobbler and the massive bulk of Beinn Ime across the gap of Glen Croe.
- •While the northern slopes drop precipitously into Hell's Glen, the name of the valley is likely a linguistic corruption of the Gaelic 'H-Uillt' (the burn), which sounds remarkably similar to 'hell' when spoken by locals.
- •Hillwalkers often pair this summit with its neighbour, Stob nan Coinnich Bhacain, to create a horseshoe route that stays high above the boggy floor of the surrounding glens.