Scotland
Sron a' Choire
1002M
3287FT
About Sron a' Choire
Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, this high Munro Top forms a rugged easterly spur of Càrn Ghluasaid. It offers a stony, atmospheric approach to the higher peaks of the Glen Shiel forest, providing a grand perspective of the massive South Glen Shiel Ridge across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
12th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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22.7m
Nearest Town
Roughburn
Geology
You are walking on hard, compressed sandstone filled with shiny mineral flakes. This durable rock belongs to the Loch Laggan Psammite Formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN448877
Latitude
56.9544°N
Longitude
4.5536°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Nose of the Corrie,' aptly describing its position as a prominent, rounded prow projecting above the steep-sided Coire na Meithich.
- •Although classified as a Munro Top of its neighbour Càrn Ghluasaid, it stands at over 1,000 metres, making it higher than many standalone Munros in other parts of the Highlands.
- •From the summit cairn, there is a clear, unobstructed view directly across Loch Cluanie to the seven Munros of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, most notably the sharp peak of Creag a' Mhaim.
- •For many, Sron a' Choire serves as a 'false hope' summit; after a grueling pull from the road, it greets you with the news that the true plateau of Càrn Ghluasaid is still a further climb to the west.