Sron Chon

About Sron Chon

Standing guard over the lower reaches of Glen Tilt, this heathery shoulder offers a steep but rewarding climb from Blair Atholl. While overshadowed by the sprawling Beinn a’ Ghlò massif, its summit provides an excellent vantage point over the winding River Tilt and the vast, undulating Forest of Atholl.

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• •The name is Gaelic for 'Nose of the Dogs.' This likely refers to the hill's distinctive, snout-like profile when viewed from the south, where the ridge drops sharply toward the glen floor.
• •Though it sits on the fringes of the higher Beinn a' Ghlò range, it is classified as a Hump because it possesses over 100 metres of prominence, making it a distinct climb rather than just a subsidiary shoulder.
• •The summit offers a specific, close-up perspective of the 'Tilt Fault,' the geological line that creates the remarkably straight and deep valley of Glen Tilt, visible stretching away toward the remote heart of the Cairngorms.
• •Walkers often use this hill as a quick training climb from the Old Bridge of Tilt, as it provides a rugged mountain feel and significant elevation gain without the logistical commitment of the higher neighbouring munros.
• •Despite being named after dogs, you are far more likely to share the slopes with red deer; the hill is part of a long-established sporting estate where the deer often move to lower ground during the winter months.