Scotland
Sron Smeur
513M
1682FT
About Sron Smeur
Sron Smeur, or the 'Nose of the Blackberry,' is a chunky little Dodd overlooking the southern reaches of Loch Treig. While its height won't intimidate a Munroist, its bog-to-dry-land ratio is impressive enough to humble anyone who forgets their gaiters at Corrour station.
Key Statistics
Rank
149th Highest in Fort William to Loch Treig
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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163.3m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
Highland Granite & Schist
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN451601
Latitude
56.7068°N
Longitude
4.5319°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Nose of the Blackberry,' though the local flora is significantly more interested in soaking your boots than providing a mid-hike snack.
- •It stands as a silent sentinel over the West Highland Line, one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, located just north of the famously remote Corrour station.
- •Despite its modest height of 512.7 meters, it is classified as a HuMP (Hundred Metre Prominence), proving that you don't need to be a Munro to be a legitimate summit.
- •The hill provides a unique vantage point over the southern end of Loch Treig, a reservoir that was significantly enlarged in the 1930s for the Lochaber hydroelectric scheme.
- •The lower slopes are less of a hiking trail and more of a choreographed aquatic dance, where 'dry feet' is a concept as mythical as the Loch Ness Monster.