Scotland
Sron a' Chaoineidh
870M
2855FT
About Sron a' Chaoineidh
Forming the rugged north-eastern shoulder of Ben Vorlich, this high Tump offers a more solitary experience than its famous neighbour. The terrain is typically Highland—a mix of steep grass and broken crag—providing a grandstand view over Loch Earn and the distant peaks of the Ben Lawers range across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
41st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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88.2m
Nearest Town
Claggan
Geology
You are walking on Southern Highland Group rocks. These slopes are made of semipelite, a stone formed from ancient mud and sand squeezed together into a solid foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN770368
Latitude
56.5071°N
Longitude
4.0001°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Sròn meaning a nose or promontory and a' Chaoineidh translating to 'of the weeping' or 'of the lamenting,' possibly referring to the sound of the wind catching the ridge’s rocky edges.
- •Though it sits at a substantial 870 metres, it is frequently bypassed by walkers heading straight for the Munro summit of Ben Vorlich, making it a peaceful spot to watch the crowds from a distance.
- •The summit provides an exceptional, unobstructed view down the full seven-mile length of Loch Earn, stretching east towards the village of St Fillans and the rolling hills of Perthshire.
- •Given its name translates to the 'Nose of the Weeping,' it provides a perfectly legitimate excuse for any walker struggling against a biting wind or a sudden Highland downpour to look a little watery-eyed.