Scotland
Sron Direachain
711M
2334FT
About Sron Direachain
Located in the Monadhliath hills north of Kingussie, this 711-metre Tump offers a rugged, heathery ascent. Often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Corbett, A’ Chailleach, it provides a quiet vantage point over the upper Spey Valley, with expansive views across the strath toward the high, craggy plateaus of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
145th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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54.5m
Nearest Town
Glenfeshie Lodge
Geology
You are hiking across the Gaick Psammite Formation. This tough rock was originally layers of sand that heat and pressure transformed into a hard, crystalline foundation.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN847901
Latitude
56.9876°N
Longitude
3.8991°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sròn Dìreachain', which translates as 'the nose of the steep ascent', referring to its profile when viewed from the south.
- •Walkers typically include this summit as a scenic detour while following the Allt a' Chaorainn up towards the more prominent Munro-bagging routes in the Monadhliath.
- •From the summit cairn, there is a particularly clear view of the Lairig Ghru, the famous high pass that cuts between the massive hulks of Braeriach and Cairn Gorm.
- •In the wet season, the local peat hags provide an excellent opportunity to test exactly how waterproof your gaiters are, often proving they are not quite high enough.