Sron a' Chaoineidh

About Sron a' Chaoineidh

Known as the 'Nose of Lamenting,' this peak acts as the somber guardian of Ben Vorlich’s southern flank. It offers a quieter, more atmospheric alternative to the main tourist paths, assuming you find the prospect of a mountain named after weeping more 'poetic' than 'ominous'.

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• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Nose of Lamenting,' which sounds quite poetic until the wind starts whistling through the crags. Some say it refers to the mournful sounds of local legends, while others blame the persistent Highland gales.
• •Positioned as a prominent shoulder of Ben Vorlich, this fell provides a crucial navigational handrail for those ascending from the remote beauty of Glen Artney. It marks the transition from the rolling moors into the rugged, rocky heart of the southern Highlands.
• •At 870 meters, it sits comfortably in the category of a Corbett Top, offering the same dramatic views as its Munro neighbor without the summit crowds. The geological makeup is largely Dalradian schist, which gives the ridge its characteristically jagged and weathered appearance.
• •The slopes are a favoured grazing ground for large herds of red deer, who will watch your progress with a mixture of boredom and pity. It is one of the better spots in the Trossachs to experience the 'roar' during the autumn rutting season.
• •Trying to locate the true summit in a thick mist is an excellent exercise in psychological warfare against yourself. You will likely encounter several 'false noses' that look identical, eventually leading you to understand exactly why the mountain was named after weeping.