Scotland
Speirean Ruadh
492M
1614FT
About Speirean Ruadh
Rising above the ancient Black Wood of Rannoch, this rugged Grampian peak offers a quiet, heathery ascent. Its position south of Loch Rannoch provides a distinct vantage point over the water toward the remote wilds of Rannoch Moor, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude away from the busier Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
193rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Crossmount
Geology
Speirean Ruadh is built from a blend of sandstones and mud-derived rocks. These layers are joined by ancient igneous stones and carbon-rich formations.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN734569
Latitude
56.6874°N
Longitude
4.0673°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Speirean Ruadh', which translates as 'Red Talons' or 'Red Shanks', likely a reference to the reddish hue of its rocky outcrops or the sharp, jagged appearance of its upper ridges.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective of Schiehallion’s western flank, a view that reveals a broader, bulkier profile of the mountain compared to its famous symmetrical peak seen from the east.
- •The hill overlooks the Black Wood of Rannoch, one of the largest remaining fragments of the Caledonian Forest, where Scots pines have stood for over 200 years.
- •The terrain is characteristically Rannoch; expect enough peat hags and hidden bogs to ensure your boots return a significantly different shade of brown than when they started.