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Sròn na Leacainn

Landscape Feature in Perthshire

Scotland

Sròn na Leacainn

Track between Dalchruin and the Water of Ruchill The track leads to a bridge over the Water of Ruchill.
Track between Dalchruin and the Water of Ruchill Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Sròn na Leacainn is a prominent landscape feature located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is a steep, rocky ridge that rises sharply from the surrounding countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The ridge is covered in heather and grasses, with occasional outcroppings of rock protruding from the earth. The rugged terrain provides a challenging hike for outdoor enthusiasts, with a well-defined path leading to the summit.

At the top of Sròn na Leacainn, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, it is possible to see for miles in every direction, taking in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

The area surrounding Sròn na Leacainn is rich in wildlife, with native species such as red deer, golden eagles, and ptarmigan often spotted in the area. The diverse flora and fauna add to the natural beauty of the landscape, making it a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

Overall, Sròn na Leacainn is a stunning landscape feature that showcases the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and provides a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience for visitors.

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Sròn na Leacainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.340136/-4.0950355 or Grid Reference NN7018. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track between Dalchruin and the Water of Ruchill The track leads to a bridge over the Water of Ruchill.
Track between Dalchruin and the Water of Ruchill
The track leads to a bridge over the Water of Ruchill.
Glen Artney Beinn Dearg in a white winter shawl beyond
Glen Artney
Beinn Dearg in a white winter shawl beyond
Glen Artney, near Mailerbeg The moorland in the background rises towards the snow-dusted Beinn Dearg.
Glen Artney, near Mailerbeg
The moorland in the background rises towards the snow-dusted Beinn Dearg.
End of track Shows the last section of the road leading the quarry marked OS maps.
End of track
Shows the last section of the road leading the quarry marked OS maps.
Dalclathick, an abandoned cottage
Dalclathick, an abandoned cottage
Allt Glas below Dalclathick
Allt Glas below Dalclathick
Dalchruin, a farm in Glen Artney
Dalchruin, a farm in Glen Artney
Dalchruin, a farm in Glen Artney The dwellinghouse is currently unused.
Dalchruin, a farm in Glen Artney
The dwellinghouse is currently unused.
Track near Dalchruin, Glen Artney The track slopes down towards the Water of Ruchill, which can be crossed via a footbridge.
Track near Dalchruin, Glen Artney
The track slopes down towards the Water of Ruchill, which can be crossed via a footbridge.
Low water levels on the Water of Ruchill The view downstream from the footbridge at Dalclathick, showing parts of the stony river bed exposed after an unusually dry spell of weather for April.
Low water levels on the Water of Ruchill
The view downstream from the footbridge at Dalclathick, showing parts of the stony river bed exposed after an unusually dry spell of weather for April.
Slopes of Sròn na Maoile Looking towards Coire a' Choire, on Beinn Dearg, in Glen Artney.
Slopes of Sròn na Maoile
Looking towards Coire a' Choire, on Beinn Dearg, in Glen Artney.
Looking down Sròn nan Cabar into Glen Artney Sròn nan Cabar means 'nose (or promontory) of the logs'. The word 'caber', better known from being tossed at Highland Games events, derives from this Gaelic word, 'cabar'.
Looking down Sròn nan Cabar into Glen Artney
Sròn nan Cabar means 'nose (or promontory) of the logs'. The word 'caber', better known from being tossed at Highland Games events, derives from this Gaelic word, 'cabar'.
Peat hag and snow patches on Sròn na Maoile Remnants of eroded peat on Beinn Dearg, above Glen Artney.
Peat hag and snow patches on Sròn na Maoile
Remnants of eroded peat on Beinn Dearg, above Glen Artney.
High lochan above Glen Artney This lochan is situated near the summit of Beinn Dearg and Stuc a'Chroin and Ben Vorlich can be seen in the background.
High lochan above Glen Artney
This lochan is situated near the summit of Beinn Dearg and Stuc a'Chroin and Ben Vorlich can be seen in the background.
Sròn na Maoile The view is westward to Ben Vorlich
Sròn na Maoile
The view is westward to Ben Vorlich
Track to Dalclathick Lodge You can just see Dalclathick Lodge in Glen Artney in this photograph.
Track to Dalclathick Lodge
You can just see Dalclathick Lodge in Glen Artney in this photograph.
Bog Boggy ground on the north side of Glen Artney. Prominent hill at right of picture is the un-named most easterly top of the Donald, Uamh Bheag (also a Graham) - in fact it's the most northerly Donald top.
Bog
Boggy ground on the north side of Glen Artney. Prominent hill at right of picture is the un-named most easterly top of the Donald, Uamh Bheag (also a Graham) - in fact it's the most northerly Donald top.
Disused Tip Spoil from one of the old slate quarries on the north side of Glen Artney. A solitary tree is managing to eke out an existence on the tip.
Disused Tip
Spoil from one of the old slate quarries on the north side of Glen Artney. A solitary tree is managing to eke out an existence on the tip.
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Sròn na Leacainn is located at Grid Ref: NN7018 (Lat: 56.340136, Lng: -4.0950355)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

What 3 Words

///reshaping.crawled.shams. Near Comrie, Perth & Kinross

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Sròn Bad an Fheidh Sròn na Leacainn

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