Sron na Ban-righ

Rising above the remote Gaick Pass south of Kingussie, this broad, heather-clad Hump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Drumochter peaks. The ascent involves crossing high moorland terrain typical of the central Grampians, leading to a summit with expansive views across the wild, glaciated trench of Loch an t-Seilich.

• •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Nose of the Queen.' This likely refers to the prominent, nose-like spur of land that defines its profile when viewed from the surrounding glens, though which specific queen—historical or legendary—it refers to is unrecorded.
• •Located within the Gaick Forest, the hill is most commonly approached from the north via the long estate track from Drumochter. This route follows the edge of Loch an t-Seilich, a deep, sheer-sided loch that sits in a dramatic glacial trough between this hill and the neighbouring An Sgùrr.
• •From the 733m summit, there is a clear, uncrowded perspective on the sprawling plateau of the Gaick Forest and the sharp, distinctive profile of the Munro Meall Chuaich to the northwest.
• •Classified as both a Hump and a Tump, it is a peak for those who enjoy ticking lists that most hikers don’t even know exist, usually while having the entire moor to themselves.