Scotland
Cruach Neuran
607M
1991FT
About Cruach Neuran
Rising above the western shores of Arran, this shapely Graham offers a quieter, wilder alternative to the island’s jagged granite peaks. The terrain is a mix of steep heather and grassy ridges, rewarding the climb with a spectacular perspective across the Kilbrannan Sound toward the Kintyre Peninsula and the Paps of Jura.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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296m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on ancient, sandy metamorphic rocks. These are crossed by dark veins of volcanic rock that cooled from molten liquid deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS083820
Latitude
55.9929°N
Longitude
5.0737°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Cruach', meaning a bold, stack-shaped hill, a fitting description for its prominent profile when viewed from the coastal village of Pirnmill.
- •While much of northern Arran is famous for its rugged granite, Cruach Neuran is composed of older Dalradian schist, which creates the smoother, heathery slopes characteristic of the island's western hills.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the entire Kintyre Peninsula, with the distinctive three peaks of the Paps of Jura often visible on the western horizon during clear weather.
- •Standing at 1,991 feet, it misses the 2,000-foot milestone by less than ten feet, a height deficit that successfully deflects the crowds of Munro and Corbett baggers toward the eastern side of the island.