Scotland
Sron Odhar
794M
2604FT
About Sron Odhar
Rising above the deep trench of Glen Tilt, this substantial heathery shoulder is a key landmark on the southern approaches to the Beinn a' Ghlo massif. Though overshadowed by the higher Munro, Carn nan Gabhar, it offers a grandstand perspective of the Tilt’s dramatic curves and the sprawling Forest of Atholl.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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47.7m
Nearest Town
Ruichlachrie
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Gaick Psammite Formation. These are hard, sandy rocks that form the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN743785
Latitude
56.8808°N
Longitude
4.0644°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Dun Ridge' or 'Sallow Nose,' likely describing the muted, brownish-grey tones of its heathery slopes which contrast with the bright quartzite found on neighbouring peaks.
- •It serves as a prominent navigational marker for walkers approaching the Beinn a' Ghlo massif from the south, defining the transition from the broad Atholl moorland to the steeper ridges of the high tops.
- •The summit provides a direct, unshielded view across Glen Tilt to the Munro Carn a' Chlamain, a perspective that highlights the sheer scale of the glacial trench separating these two upland areas.
- •Despite standing at nearly 800 metres, its proximity to the giant Carn nan Gabhar means it is often treated by Munro-baggers as little more than a steep, heathery obstacle on the way to the main ridge.