Sron Gharbh [Sron Garbh]

Often overshadowed by its famous neighbours, this rugged shoulder of Beinn an Dothaidh offers a quieter alternative to the main summits. Rising steeply above the West Highland Line, its stony slopes provide a direct challenge and exceptional views across the vast, peat-stained expanse of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount.

• •The name Sròn Gharbh translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Rough Nose,' an apt description of its craggy, protruding profile when viewed from the glens below.
• •Though a significant height of 875m, it is frequently overlooked by Munro-baggers who bypass it on the way to the parent peak of Beinn an Dothaidh.
• •The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for watching trains on the West Highland Line as they navigate the Horseshoe Curve, skirting the base of the mountains towards Rannoch Station.
• •From the top, the view north is dominated by the sprawling Lochan na h-Achlaise and the shapely peaks of the Black Mount, including Stob Ghabhar and Clach Leathad.
• •It serves as an excellent test for the ego; many walkers inadvertently summit it while searching for the true cairn of Beinn an Dothaidh in thick mist.