Scotland
Sgreadan Hill
397M
1302FT
About Sgreadan Hill
Tucked away in southern Arran, this Marilyn offers a quieter perspective on the island’s landscape. Its heathery, often pathless slopes provide a rugged contrast to the sharp granite ridges further north. From the summit, you earn an exceptional, unobstructed view across the Firth of Clyde to the volcanic silhouette of Holy Isle.
Key Statistics
Rank
175th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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155m
Nearest Town
Ballochgair
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist, a rugged foundation of gritty, sand-like stone and compressed clay rocks.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NR741295
Latitude
55.5074°N
Longitude
5.5789°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'sgread', meaning a screech or shriek, possibly referencing the sound of the wind or the cries of birds of prey frequenting the southern hills.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for viewing the 'Sleeping Warrior'—the famous profile of the northern Arran mountains, including Goatfell and Cìr Mhòr.
- •Walkers often combine an ascent with a visit to the nearby Giant’s Graves in Monamore Glen, two well-preserved Neolithic chambered cairns that overlook Whiting Bay.
- •Due to its location south of the main granite massifs, it provides a unique perspective on the geological transition between the Highland Boundary Fault and the island's softer southern landscape.
- •It is the perfect summit for those who find the bustling paths of Goatfell a little too sociable for their liking.