Scotland
Sron Coire a' Chriochairein
992M
3254FT
About Sron Coire a' Chriochairein
Sitting as a high, broad shoulder on the Creag Meagaidh massif, this Munro Top offers a rugged northern perspective of the Monadhliath. It marks the termination of the ridge extending from Carn Liath, overlooking the steep, scooped-out hollow of its namesake corrie. The terrain is typical of the range—stony, expansive, and wild.
Key Statistics
Rank
14th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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25.4m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Laggan
Geology
You are walking on the Ardair Semipelite Formation. This foundation is made of ancient layers of mud and sand that have hardened into solid rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN447899
Latitude
56.9741°N
Longitude
4.5566°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sròn Coire a’ Chrìochairéin', which translates to the 'nose of the corrie of the little boundary'. This likely refers to its position on the northern edge of the high plateau, marking where the ground begins its long descent toward the Spey valley.
- •Although a distinct summit in its own right, it is a subsidiary top of Carn Liath, the easternmost Munro of the Creag Meagaidh group, and is almost always climbed as part of that circuit.
- •The summit provides a particularly clear view across the Great Glen to the rolling, whale-backed profiles of the Monadhliath, with the distinctive peak of Geal Chàrn visible to the north-east.
- •Despite its significant 991-metre stature, most walkers only visit this peak as a brief detour from the main path to Carn Liath, primarily to ensure their Munro Top logbook remains tidily complete.