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Sròn Lochain

Landscape Feature in Perthshire

Scotland

Sròn Lochain

On ski in Glen Tilt 1983 Good snow cover on a trip up to the Bedford Memorial Bridge, with part of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif in the background.
On ski in Glen Tilt 1983 Credit: Jim Barton

Sròn Lochain is a captivating landscape feature located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is a glacially carved, U-shaped valley nestled amidst the mesmerizing beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The serene valley is surrounded by towering mountains, adding to its dramatic charm.

The valley stretches approximately 2 kilometers in length and is dotted with several small, picturesque lochans (lochs). These lochans, formed by the melting ice thousands of years ago, shimmer with crystal-clear waters reflecting the breathtaking scenery.

The landscape is dominated by the presence of Sròn, a prominent, rocky hill that rises steeply from the valley floor. Its rugged slopes, covered in heather and scattered with boulders, create a striking contrast against the soft hues of the surrounding vegetation.

The valley is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, adding to its ecological significance. The lush vegetation consists of native species such as Scots pine, birch, and rowan trees, providing a haven for various bird species, including golden eagles and ospreys. The lochans support a rich aquatic ecosystem, hosting fish like trout and char, as well as various waterfowl.

Visitors to Sròn Lochain can explore the valley through hiking trails that wind through the enchanting landscape. The valley offers stunning panoramic views from its higher vantage points, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the unspoiled natural beauty that characterizes this remarkable landscape feature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.876472/-3.6809087 or Grid Reference NN9777. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On ski in Glen Tilt 1983 Good snow cover on a trip up to the Bedford Memorial Bridge, with part of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif in the background.
On ski in Glen Tilt 1983
Good snow cover on a trip up to the Bedford Memorial Bridge, with part of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif in the background.
River terrace in Glen Tilt
River terrace in Glen Tilt
Exhausted in Glen Tilt
Exhausted in Glen Tilt
Streams north of Loch Loch The stream on the left side is An Lochain, which drains Loch Loch. The one coming from the left, is Allt Feith Ghuithsachain, which tumbles down from the high moorland.
Streams north of Loch Loch
The stream on the left side is An Lochain, which drains Loch Loch. The one coming from the left, is Allt Feith Ghuithsachain, which tumbles down from the high moorland.
Creag Dhearg The rock formation Creag Dhearg is the main geographical feature of the eastern slopes above An Lochain. Yes, there is a faint path that leads from Meall na Spionaig across the top of the cliffs.
Creag Dhearg
The rock formation Creag Dhearg is the main geographical feature of the eastern slopes above An Lochain. Yes, there is a faint path that leads from Meall na Spionaig across the top of the cliffs.
The hidden cascades of Allt Feith Ghuithsachain Allt Feith Ghuithsachain is only a couple of miles long, but on this short distance it experiences a series of magnificent waterfalls. A long way from any road or decent path and flanked by steep slopes, these cascades are rarely visited. A few short drops, then a long water slide, and a dark pool at the bottom. The stream calms down for a bit, but when turning north it plunges again downwards, before joining with An Lochain, which later joins River Tilt.
The hidden cascades of Allt Feith Ghuithsachain
Allt Feith Ghuithsachain is only a couple of miles long, but on this short distance it experiences a series of magnificent waterfalls. A long way from any road or decent path and flanked by steep slopes, these cascades are rarely visited. A few short drops, then a long water slide, and a dark pool at the bottom. The stream calms down for a bit, but when turning north it plunges again downwards, before joining with An Lochain, which later joins River Tilt.
An Lochain The burn draining from Loch Loch.
An Lochain
The burn draining from Loch Loch.
River Tilt flowing gently southwest The bouldery banks show the levels frequently reached by flood.
River Tilt flowing gently southwest
The bouldery banks show the levels frequently reached by flood.
Valleyside erosion in Glen Tilt
Valleyside erosion in Glen Tilt
The straight river, Glen Tilt The glen follows a fault line through the hills NE to SW for a considerable distance, though in this particular stretch the River Tilt is dead straight for a kilometre, resembling a canal apart from the rapid flow.
The straight river, Glen Tilt
The glen follows a fault line through the hills NE to SW for a considerable distance, though in this particular stretch the River Tilt is dead straight for a kilometre, resembling a canal apart from the rapid flow.
Glen Loch The northern side of the glen which occupies both sides of a very low watershed. View down the river, An Lochan towards Creag Dhearg, a crag made of iron rich rock. There is a lot of limestone in the glen, and the eastern side is very fertile. Acid soils on quartzite dominate the western bank. The easiest going down this trackless glen is on the eastern bank, but beware the difficult crossing of the River Tilt at the foot of the glen.
Glen Loch
The northern side of the glen which occupies both sides of a very low watershed. View down the river, An Lochan towards Creag Dhearg, a crag made of iron rich rock. There is a lot of limestone in the glen, and the eastern side is very fertile. Acid soils on quartzite dominate the western bank. The easiest going down this trackless glen is on the eastern bank, but beware the difficult crossing of the River Tilt at the foot of the glen.
Gully, Creag Dhearg A recent looking erosion gully on the eastern side of Glen loch. The rock has a strong red colour.
Gully, Creag Dhearg
A recent looking erosion gully on the eastern side of Glen loch. The rock has a strong red colour.
An Lochain Burn draining Loch Loch to the Tilt. Steep slopes of Carn nan Gabhar, Beinn a' Ghlo in the background.
An Lochain
Burn draining Loch Loch to the Tilt. Steep slopes of Carn nan Gabhar, Beinn a' Ghlo in the background.
An Lochan Burn flowing from Loch Loch towards Glen Tilt through Glen Loch.
An Lochan
Burn flowing from Loch Loch towards Glen Tilt through Glen Loch.
Glen Loch The confluence of An Lochain and Allt Fèith Ghuithsachain in lime rich Glen Loch. Creag Dearg in the background.
Glen Loch
The confluence of An Lochain and Allt Fèith Ghuithsachain in lime rich Glen Loch. Creag Dearg in the background.
Creag Dearg Craggy summit above Glen Loch.
Creag Dearg
Craggy summit above Glen Loch.
An Lochan This braid of the burn in Glen Loch is dry due to low water levels.
An Lochan
This braid of the burn in Glen Loch is dry due to low water levels.
The Lochain Bothy Built around 1870 this building was burnt around a hundred years later.
The Lochain Bothy
Built around 1870 this building was burnt around a hundred years later.
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Sròn Lochain is located at Grid Ref: NN9777 (Lat: 56.876472, Lng: -3.6809087)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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