Cruach Scarba: Difference between revisions

From Wikishire
Jump to navigation Jump to search
RB (talk | contribs)
Created page with "{{Infobox hill |name=Cruach Scarba |island=Scarba |county=Argyll |picture=Cruach Scarba - geograph.org.uk - 428267.jpg |height={{convert|449|m|ft|0|x}} |os grid ref=NM690044 }..."
 
No edit summary
 
Line 4: Line 4:
|county=Argyll
|county=Argyll
|picture=Cruach Scarba - geograph.org.uk - 428267.jpg
|picture=Cruach Scarba - geograph.org.uk - 428267.jpg
|height={{convert|449|m|ft|0|x}}
|height=1,473 ft
|os grid ref=NM690044
|os grid ref=NM690044
|latitude=56.176068
|longitude=-5.72322
}}
}}
'''Cruach Scarba''' is the highest peak on the little island of [[Scarba]].  It rises above the main ridge of the isle to {{convert|449|m|ft|0|x}} and provides a fine view over Scarba, [[Jura]] and the dramatic tidal effects convulsing the [[Gulf of Corryvreckan]] between the two.
'''Cruach Scarba''' is the highest peak on the little island of [[Scarba]] in [[Argyllshire]].  It rises above the main ridge of the isle to 1,473 ft and provides a fine view over Scarba, [[Jura]] and the dramatic tidal effects convulsing the [[Gulf of Corryvreckan]] between the two.


The rough summit ridge can be accessed from the harbour at the north end of the island, from where a vehicle track leads up past Kilmory Lodge to a height of about 600 feet. After that, there are no paths or well defined routes, and the terrain becomes rough and boggy.
The rough summit ridge can be accessed from the harbour at the north end of the island, from where a vehicle track leads up past Kilmory Lodge to a height of about 600 feet. After that, there are no paths or well defined routes, and the terrain becomes rough and boggy.


Although there are no technical difficulties in climbing Cruach Scarba, the summits is often shrouded in mist, through which navigation skill may be required.  The heights are dotted with several lochans.
Although there are no technical difficulties in climbing Cruach Scarba, the summits are often shrouded in mist, through which navigation skill may be required.  The heights are dotted with several lochans.


A cylindrical triangulation point marks the summit.
A cylindrical triangulation point marks the summit.

Latest revision as of 20:15, 18 July 2018

Cruach Scarba
Argyllshire
Scarba
Summit: 1,473 ft NM690044
56°10’34"N, 5°43’24"W

Cruach Scarba is the highest peak on the little island of Scarba in Argyllshire. It rises above the main ridge of the isle to 1,473 ft and provides a fine view over Scarba, Jura and the dramatic tidal effects convulsing the Gulf of Corryvreckan between the two.

The rough summit ridge can be accessed from the harbour at the north end of the island, from where a vehicle track leads up past Kilmory Lodge to a height of about 600 feet. After that, there are no paths or well defined routes, and the terrain becomes rough and boggy.

Although there are no technical difficulties in climbing Cruach Scarba, the summits are often shrouded in mist, through which navigation skill may be required. The heights are dotted with several lochans.

A cylindrical triangulation point marks the summit.