Scotland
Sron Eanchainne
712M
2336FT
About Sron Eanchainne
Rising steeply above the remote headwaters of Glen Lyon, this broad, grassy spur forms the eastern shoulder of the Graham, Beinn Mhanach. Its rounded profile is typical of the Southern Grampians, offering a steady climb through rough moorland to a summit that overlooks the quiet reaches of the Gleann Meran.
Key Statistics
Rank
128th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
Cashlie
Geology
You are walking on hardened sandy and muddy rocks. These layers sit alongside crystalline limestone to form the sturdy foundation of this hillside.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN481396
Latitude
56.5243°N
Longitude
4.4700°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sròn Eanchainne', which translates as 'Nose of the Brain'. This unusual anatomical reference likely describes the rounded, dome-like shape of the ridge-end as seen from the glen below.
- •It is most frequently encountered by walkers following the long approach to Beinn Mhanach from the West Highland Way near Auch, serving as a landmark on the arduous trek through Gleann Meran.
- •From the summit, there is a clear, unobstructed view across the deep basin of the upper River Lyon towards the bulky, complex northern slopes of Beinn Heasgarnich.
- •If you find yourself standing here, you are likely either checking off a very specific list of hills or have missed the main path to the Munros by a significant margin.