Scotland
Sron Mhor
648M
2127FT
About Sron Mhor
Guarding the eastern flank of the Ben Vorlich massif, Sron Mhor is the 'Big Nose' of Perthshire. While Munro-baggers often bypass it in their rush for glory, this Graham offers a quieter, albeit occasionally vertical, perspective over the shimmering waters of Loch Earn.
Key Statistics
Rank
220th Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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32.4m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN641272
Latitude
56.4174°N
Longitude
4.2046°W
Did You Know?
- •Perched above St Fillans, its name translates from Gaelic as 'Big Nose,' making it the topographical equivalent of a prominent family trait that is impossible to ignore.
- •It serves as a prime vantage point for surveying the Highland Boundary Fault, the geological line where the Lowlands finally concede defeat to the rising Highlands.
- •The hill is located within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, effectively acting as an eastern sentry for visitors arriving from the direction of Perth.
- •At 648 meters, it is classified as a Graham, providing a rigorous workout for those who find the neighboring Munros a bit too crowded for their liking.
- •It is the ultimate 'consolation prize' peak; most hikers only summit it after realizing they have started their Ben Vorlich attempt far too far to the east.