Scotland
Sron na Faiceachan
792M
2600FT
About Sron na Faiceachan
Located deep within the Forest of Atholl, this broad, heathery shoulder serves as a high-altitude waypoint on the approach to its loftier neighbour, Beinn Dearg. Reached via a long, evocative walk from Blair Atholl, it offers a sense of immense scale typical of the rolling, wild plateaus of the southern Grampians.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Ruichlachrie
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation. This rugged foundation is made of old sand layers that were compressed and hardened into tough, durable rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN807774
Latitude
56.8726°N
Longitude
3.9589°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Nose of the Little Fields' or 'Nose of the Green Patches,' likely referencing the verdant grazing spots found on the lower moorland slopes.
- •It overlooks the remote Allt Scheicheachan bothy, a simple stone refuge that provides a vital halfway house for walkers venturing into this isolated part of the Blair Atholl estate.
- •The summit provides a clear, expansive view across the deep trench of the Allt Scheicheachan valley towards the three distinct peaks of the Beinn a' Ghlò massif to the east.
- •Given its proximity to the significantly higher Beinn Dearg, most walkers only notice they have summited this Tump when they realise the relentless uphill slog has temporarily flattened out.