Scotland
Sron na Lairige
1184M
3885FT
About Sron na Lairige
Standing as the northern outpost of the Braeriach massif, this massive granite spur looms over the Lairig Ghru pass. Its broad, boulder-strewn ridge provides a dramatic, airy approach to the higher plateau, offering an unmatched perspective down the deep glacial trench towards the Pools of Dee.
Key Statistics
Rank
14th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from different types of granite, ranging from fine-grained rock with larger crystals to classic granite containing dark minerals.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH964006
Latitude
57.0847°N
Longitude
3.7110°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Nose of the Pass,' a literal description of how this prow of land juts into the Lairig Ghru, the ancient through-route between Deeside and Strathspey.
- •Although classified as a Munro Top of Braeriach, its height of 1184m makes it significantly taller than many standalone Munros, including the famous Schiehallion or Ben Lomond.
- •The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for observing the glacial 'U' shape of the Lairig Ghru, with the sheer cliffs of Lurcher’s Crag and the massive western flanks of Ben Macdui framing the view to the east.
- •High-altitude specialists like the Ptarmigan are frequently seen among the granite boulders here, their plumage changing from mottled brown to white to match the seasonal shifts of the plateau.
- •The 600-metre climb from the Lairig Ghru floor is a sharp reminder that the 'Top' classification refers to its lack of topographical independence, not a lack of effort required to reach it.