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Sròn Bheag

Landscape Feature in Perthshire

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Sròn Bheag

A grey day on the A827 The A827 is a cross-country route through the glens of central Scotland, running 35 miles along the entire length of Loch Tay, from Lix Toll to Ballinluig. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A grey day on the A827 Credit: N Chadwick

Sròn Bheag is a prominent landscape feature located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is a small hill situated within the southern part of the Grampian Mountains, providing stunning views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.

With an elevation of approximately 600 meters (1,969 feet), Sròn Bheag stands tall amidst the undulating terrain. Covered in heather and grasses, the hill's slopes are gentle and can be easily traversed by hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its distinct shape, resembling a crooked nose, gives it its name, which translates to "small nose" in Gaelic.

The hill is surrounded by a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for various wildlife species. Birdwatchers may spot birds of prey such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons soaring high above, while red deer and mountain hares can also be found in the area.

Hiking up Sròn Bheag offers visitors unparalleled panoramic views of the picturesque landscape. On clear days, one can see the sprawling valleys and glens, with rivers meandering through the lush greenery. The hill also offers fantastic vistas of nearby mountains, including Ben Lawers and Schiehallion. During sunset, the hill becomes a vantage point for capturing breathtaking moments as the sky is painted with vibrant hues.

Sròn Bheag is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a chance to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere make it a must-visit spot in Perthshire for those seeking a serene and visually captivating experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.554559/-4.1518479 or Grid Reference NN6742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A grey day on the A827 The A827 is a cross-country route through the glens of central Scotland, running 35 miles along the entire length of Loch Tay, from Lix Toll to Ballinluig. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A grey day on the A827
The A827 is a cross-country route through the glens of central Scotland, running 35 miles along the entire length of Loch Tay, from Lix Toll to Ballinluig. LinkExternal link
A827, Feadan The A827 is a cross-country route through the glens of central Scotland, running 35 miles along the entire length of Loch Tay, from Lix Toll to Ballinluig. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A827">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A827, Feadan
The A827 is a cross-country route through the glens of central Scotland, running 35 miles along the entire length of Loch Tay, from Lix Toll to Ballinluig. LinkExternal link
A827 towards Killin
A827 towards Killin
Field with lone tree at Shenlarich Shenlarich is a farm above Loch Tay. The view is from dilapidated outbuildings over farmland below them with the loch extending beyond to the north-east. The adjacent house at the farm might be unoccupied.
Field with lone tree at Shenlarich
Shenlarich is a farm above Loch Tay. The view is from dilapidated outbuildings over farmland below them with the loch extending beyond to the north-east. The adjacent house at the farm might be unoccupied.
Hydro intake
Hydro intake
Spillway in Lawers Burn
Spillway in Lawers Burn
Shielings Above Lawers Burn Old shielings on the east bank of the Lawers Burn at East Mealour. Ben Lawers is the peak at the right of picture and all 4 Munros round Lochan nan Cat can be seen.
Shielings Above Lawers Burn
Old shielings on the east bank of the Lawers Burn at East Mealour. Ben Lawers is the peak at the right of picture and all 4 Munros round Lochan nan Cat can be seen.
Lawers from the Big Nose Ben Lawers, An Stùc and Meall Garbh above the Lawers Burn as seen from the slopes of Sròn Mhòr or big nose - Sròn Mhòr itself part of the Munro of Meall Greigh.
Lawers from the Big Nose
Ben Lawers, An Stùc and Meall Garbh above the Lawers Burn as seen from the slopes of Sròn Mhòr or big nose - Sròn Mhòr itself part of the Munro of Meall Greigh.
Meall Greigh Summit View The view of the lovely circuit of 4 Munros round Lochan nan Cat - seen fairly central in the photo. Ahead of me are Meall Garbh, An Stuc and Ben Lawers - Scotland's 10th highest summit.
Meall Greigh Summit View
The view of the lovely circuit of 4 Munros round Lochan nan Cat - seen fairly central in the photo. Ahead of me are Meall Garbh, An Stuc and Ben Lawers - Scotland's 10th highest summit.
Moorland above the Lawers Burn Looking towards An Stuc ('the peak') and Meall Garbh (the 'rough, rounded hill'), both part of the Ben Lawers group.
Moorland above the Lawers Burn
Looking towards An Stuc ('the peak') and Meall Garbh (the 'rough, rounded hill'), both part of the Ben Lawers group.
Lone pine on East Mealour This small hillock appears to derive its name from the Gaelic Meall Odhar ('the rounded, dun-coloured hill'). Part of the Ben Lawers group is visible in the background - the small sharp peak of An Stuc and the bulkier Meall Garbh.
Lone pine on East Mealour
This small hillock appears to derive its name from the Gaelic Meall Odhar ('the rounded, dun-coloured hill'). Part of the Ben Lawers group is visible in the background - the small sharp peak of An Stuc and the bulkier Meall Garbh.
Larch trees on East Mealour This small hillock appears to derive its name from the Gaelic 'Meall Odhar' - which translates to English as rounded, dun-coloured hill.
Larch trees on East Mealour
This small hillock appears to derive its name from the Gaelic 'Meall Odhar' - which translates to English as rounded, dun-coloured hill.
Loch Tay from East Mealour A fine view of the loch can be had from the top of this small hillock not far from the path into the south-eastern corries of the Ben Lawers group.
Loch Tay from East Mealour
A fine view of the loch can be had from the top of this small hillock not far from the path into the south-eastern corries of the Ben Lawers group.
Sròn Mhòr Sròn Mhòr ('the big nose' in Gaelic) lies at the south-eastern end of Meall Greigh, one of the less dramatic of the Munros in the Ben Lawers group.
Sròn Mhòr
Sròn Mhòr ('the big nose' in Gaelic) lies at the south-eastern end of Meall Greigh, one of the less dramatic of the Munros in the Ben Lawers group.
Hydro-electric dam below Meall Garbh The dam, on the Lawers Burn, blends in reasonably well. The shiny metal railings on the left seem a bit more intrusive. Photographed at around noon on a crisp, bright late February day.
Hydro-electric dam below Meall Garbh
The dam, on the Lawers Burn, blends in reasonably well. The shiny metal railings on the left seem a bit more intrusive. Photographed at around noon on a crisp, bright late February day.
Ben Lawers from the east A view across moorland from the path by the Lawers Burn.
Ben Lawers from the east
A view across moorland from the path by the Lawers Burn.
Lawers Burn This burn flows from Lochan nan Cat and Lochan nan Uan high in the south-east corrie of Ben Lawers and empties directly into Loch Tay.
Lawers Burn
This burn flows from Lochan nan Cat and Lochan nan Uan high in the south-east corrie of Ben Lawers and empties directly into Loch Tay.
Path above Machuim The path provides access to the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.
Path above Machuim
The path provides access to the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.
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Sròn Bheag is located at Grid Ref: NN6742 (Lat: 56.554559, Lng: -4.1518479)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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