Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh, Mountain summit in Highland Council, Scotland
Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh is a mountain rising to 937 meters on the northern side of Loch Lochy in the Scottish Highlands. Its terrain features steep slopes and multiple corries that shape the overall structure of the peak.
The peak formed through the geological processes that shaped the Scottish Highlands, and its Gaelic name reflects centuries of local language and observation. Early mountaineers and shepherds who worked the glens would have known this place by its traditional name.
The mountain carries a Gaelic name describing its geographical shape, reflecting how Scottish peaks were traditionally named by locals observing the land. Visitors walking the summit experience a landscape where these ancient names still hold meaning today.
The ascent typically starts from a car park near Eas Cia-aig waterfall, with marked trails leading through Gleann Cia-aig toward the summit. The terrain becomes steep and exposed in sections, so proper footwear and hill-walking experience are advisable.
At the summit sits a wooden box where climbers have recorded their ascents since the 1980s, creating a personal log of visitors over the decades. This informal register offers a glimpse into the mountain's long relationship with those who climb it.
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