Scotland
Sron a' Chleirich
816M
2678FT
About Sron a' Chleirich
Overlooking the dramatic trench of Glen Tilt, this rugged western shoulder of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif offers a quieter perspective than its Munro neighbours. Its heathery slopes provide a grandstand view of the Tilt's winding waters and the distant, steep-sided peaks of the Beinn Dearg range to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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59.3m
Nearest Town
Ruichlachrie
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation. This hard, grainy rock was originally layers of sand that were compressed and transformed deep within the earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN784769
Latitude
56.8675°N
Longitude
3.9964°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sròn a' Chlèirich is Gaelic for 'The Cleric’s Nose' or 'The Parson’s Nose', with 'sròn' describing the hill's prominent, tapering ridge-end that projects toward the valley.
- •It serves as a massive western buttress to Càrn nan Gabhar, the highest of the three Munros on the Beinn a' Ghlo range, and is often visited as a rugged detour from the standard 'Big Three' circuit.
- •From the summit, walkers have a direct aerial view of the geological fault line of Glen Tilt, as well as the sprawling Moine Mhòr plateau and the remote peaks of the Cairngorms to the northeast.
- •The hill is located on the historic Atholl Estate; hikers should be mindful of deer stalking activities on these slopes, particularly during the traditional season between July and October.
- •Despite the ecclesiastical name, the only sermons you are likely to hear at this altitude are delivered by the wind or the occasional croaking ptarmigan.