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.

• •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.